A government girls’ school in North Waziristan was targeted by a hand grenade blast on Monday (today).
The attack happened when students of grade 12 were attempting their annual examination. No casualty has been reported in the incident.
According to Shafiullah Gandapur – DPO North Waziristan, unknown militants had hurled a hand grenade at the empty security post above a government school in Haider Khel.
The incident is an attempt to cause panic and isturb the law and order situation of the area, the DPO added.
Meanwhile, Malik Gul Saleh Jan, a Haider Khel tribal leader has said that the incident is an attempt to discourage girls’ education in the area as Government Girls High School Haider Khel is the only high school for girls in entire Mirali Tehsil.
An investigation into the attack is underway to find out the culprits behind the attack.
