North Waziristan:
A member of the cabinet of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa said that the district administration had started investigating a mysterious strike on a house in Mir Ali Tehsil who killed four children and triggered a demonstration by members of the local tribe.
According to local sources, five people, including a woman, were also injured in the incident that was caused by a fall in ammunition by a quad-copter in a house in the village of Hormus in Mir Ali.
The age of deceased children varied from eight years to only two months.
Residents precipitated the wounded at Mir Ali Tehsil hospital, where some wounded are also in critical condition. The incident has sparked a wave of anger and grief, residents organizing a sit-in demonstration in Mir Ali Chowk since Sunday.
The demonstration attracted former tribal, young people and children. The demonstrators organize banners and signs wearing slogans such as “let us live”.
Minister Nek Muhammad firmly condemned the incident in a statement published on social networks.
“The blood of innocent children will not go in vain. It is a crime against humanity. We will raise our voice on each forum and do everything possible to translate those responsible for justice,” he said.
