US terrorism : 3 missiles fired from Afghanistan

Source : "Pakistan Observer"

3 November 2008

Peshawar—Three missiles were fired on Angoor Adda from Afghanistan, however, there was no loss of life. According to foreign news agencies, the missiles were fired from Paktika province of Afghanistan in the night Saturday and Sunday.

Meanwhile, tribesmen staged a big protest in Wana against US missile attacks and violations of Pak space by US drones.

The participants chanted slogans against US and demanded to stop the killing of innocent citizens. Meanwhile, Security Forces arrested 43 people including foreigners who were going to Karachi from Peshawar when law enforcement agencies arrested them. The foreigners included Uzbeks, Tajiks and Afghans while 8 women and 9 children were also among the arrested persons.

Meanwhile, Security Forces continue targeting the hideouts of militants posts in Charmang and areas of Mohmand Agency. On Sunday morning Gunship helicopters targeted several hideouts and many casualties were expected. Meanwhile, in Mohmand Agency, nine tribal elders were kidnapped by militants. These tribal elders had played a prominent role as mediator in the release of kidnapped security officials.—Online