In a worrying escalation of attacks on educational institutions, unidentified gunmen destroyed a government girls’ primary school in Mir Ali, North Waziristan, using explosives.
According to police, the incident took place in the village of Epi, where the attackers planted explosives inside the school building under the cover of darkness. The explosion completely demolished the structure. Authorities confirmed the school was closed at the time, avoiding any casualties, but there was significant damage to property.
The explosion has spread fear among local residents, while police have launched an investigation and are gathering evidence to identify those responsible. This attack comes just three days after another public primary school in Mirali was similarly targeted, putting the education of more than 600 students at risk.
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A local tribal leader condemned the attacks, saying: “Targeting schools is an attack on the future of the entire nation. The tribal community will never tolerate such elements, and the government must immediately identify the perpetrators.”
The district administration also condemned the incident, assuring that security measures in schools were strengthened. “Attacks on educational institutions are unacceptable. Strict action will be taken against those responsible, and additional security measures are being put in place to protect schools,” the officials said.
Local parents and community leaders called for the rapid reconstruction of affected schools to ensure uninterrupted education for children and stressed the need for lasting peace in the region.
