May 9, 2010 in World by Kumar

12 Killed in Waziristan in Pakistan

At least 12 militants have been killed in US drone strikes today in Waziristan, Pakistan. According to a news report released by Yahoo India, the people who were killed in the strike also include some foreigners. The incident took place in the north west region of Pakistan where many Taliban and Al Qaida operatives are hiding right now.

In the US drone strike, two missiles were fired, the target being a house in north region of Waziristan. The house was suspected to be hosting terrorists. The attack destroyed the house killing six militant who were hiding inside the house. Many others were injured and some of them died on the way to a nearby hostpital.

The complete details and identities of all the deads are not known yet. Some of them are believed to be foreign militants, most probably Al Qaida.