Twin blasts in Mohmand leave 40 dead

[Zeluvaa]

PESHAWAR: Two suspected suicide bombers killed at least 40 people in an attack at the office compound of a senior government official in an area along Pakistan’s Afghan border on Monday, officials said.

“It appears to be a suicide attack. I don’t know the exact number of casualties because efforts are being made to remove debris,” Amjad Ali Khan, the top government official in the regiog, who appeared to be the target of the attack, told Reuters by telephone.

“There were two bombers. They were on foot. The first blew himself up inside the office of one of my deputies while the second one set off explosives when guards caught him.”

More than 100 people were believed to have been in the compound where government officials, allied tribal elders and members of local anti-Taliban militia were holding talks, leading to fears that the death toll could rise.

It was the second suicide attack in five months targeting Mohmand tribal elders allied to the government. On July 9, a suicide car bomb attack killed 105 people in the region’s town of Yakaghund.

“Routine security arrangements were in place. It is difficult to stop suicide bombers, they can go anywhere.”

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RIP to the deceased! Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihir rajioon


PS: My apologies if it is already posted, please merge or delete if that is the case.

 

[Ganguly]

RIP to the innocents. Very sad news indeed.

 

[Bill Longley]

RIP to the innocents. Very sad news indeed.

Pakistan has repeatedly Asked US and NATO to control Kumar and Nouristan. where these fanatics seek refuge when they come under pressure.
International media have reported that After NATO's leaveing Nouristan and Kunar , it has become hub of Takfiri Alqeada affiliated groups and of TTP

Kunar is Ruled by Zia ur Rehman he openly claims that he is helping Militants of Bajor, Swat and Mohmand

 

[Kinetic]

Really sad news. RIP.

 

[PakiiZeeshan]

oh man.....

 

[Hulk]

RIP to people who are dead.

 

[Hyde]

Inna Lilla hai wa inna ellaihi raji'oon

I am just speechless and fed up of hearing these news again n again...

We need peace even if we have to live in hunger

 

[Bill Longley]

Since 2007 Pakistani Govt and Forces are saying Control Kunar and Nouristan but it appears US and NATO have removed them from Afghanistan's MAP

why they are letting Pakistan to suffer while calling themselves allies?

 

[Areesh]

Pakistan has repeatedly Asked US and NATO to control Kumar and Nouristan. where these fanatics seek refuge when they come under pressure.
International media have reported that After NATO's leaveing Nouristan and Kunar , it has become hub of Takfiri Alqeada affiliated groups and of TTP

Kunar is Ruled by Zia ur Rehman he openly claims that he is helping Militants of Bajor, Swat and Mohmand

Well none of us are surprised either. This whole so called WOT revolves around the deceit and lies thanks to our so called allies in America and NATO. Thanks to them this whole region is fcuked up and people of Pakistan have to suffer due to their policies to ruin this world and specially this region.

 

[Fact_ur_mine]

Sad indeed, RIP to innocents.

 

[T-Faz]

Sad, once more the damn Taliban attack and kill innocents.

The only thing that can be done to stop all this is to cut its jugular vein, its main funding.

But that is something that our leaders cannot do anything about.

 

[Mujahid]

Taliban claim responsibility for Pakistan blasts that killed 40

Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- The Taliban claimed responsibility Monday for two explosions targeting a government building in Pakistan's tribal region, a Taliban leader said.
The blasts killed 40 people and injured at least 70 others, according to officials.

Taliban claim responsibility for Pakistan blasts that killed 40 - CNN.com

 

[Ahmad]

sad and a bad hit.

 

[air marshal]

40 killed, 70 injured in two suicide attacks in Mohmand Agency

PESHAWAR, Dec 6 (APP): At least 40 tribesmen were killed and 70 others injured in two suicide explosions outside the office of Assistant Political Agent Ghalanai, the agency’s headquarter of Mohmand Agency on Monday, officials said.

According to Political Tehsildar Mohmand Agency, Shamsul Islam it was suicide attacks, targeting members of peace committee of Khwazai and Safai tribes gathered at Jirga Hall. He said upto 40 tribal people were killed and 70 others injured in deadly blasts.

He informed newsmen that a jirga of peace committee of Alizai and Safi tribe was in progress at the office of Assistant Political Administration,Ghalanai, Roshan Khan Mehsud when two suicide bombers tried to enter into premises and blew themselves up when stopped by security personnel.

Most of the victims tribesmen of Khwazai and Safai Peace Committee were coming out from the Jirga Hall when fell prey to the twin blasts. The casualty figure may increase further as condition of several victims are stated by very critical.

The injured are rushed to Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar where emergency has been enforced. The bang of explosion was heard in long distance that created fear among tribesmen. Human flesh of victims laid scattered in the area and injured cried for help.

Twenty injured were shifted to Lady Reading Hospital where condition of some victims is stated to be critical. The identity of victims could not be immediately ascertained.

Governor Owais Ahmed Ghani and Chief Minister KPK, Ameer Haider Khan Hoti have strongly condemned the deadly blasts and termed it cowardice act of terrorism. They directed the hospital administration for provision of better medical facilities to injured. They said that perpetrators would not be left alone and would be brought to justice.

They prayed Allah Almighty to rest the departed souls in peace and grant courage to members of the bereaved families to bear this loss with patience and early recovery of the injured.

 

[air marshal]

President strongly condemns Mohmand Agency blasts

ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned twin blasts outside the office of Political Administration Mohmand Agency in Ghalanai on Monday, which caused loss of precious human live and injuries.

The President termed the blasts as inhuman and said the government and people of Pakistan will not be deterred by such cruel acts of terrorism, as they stand united and committed to eliminate the menace.

The President also conveyed his condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for the departed souls.He directed the concerned authorities to ensure the provision of best medical care to those injured in the blasts.