40 People Allegedly Die in US Missile Strike in Pakistan

It is the third strike in two days, after 19 reportedly died in attacks earlier on Wednesday and on Tuesday. Photo by BGNES

At least 40 people have been allegedly killed in a suspected US missile strike in north-west Pakistan.

Local officials say three suspected US drones had fired missiles at militants near Ladha in South Waziristan, the BBC reported.

It is the third strike in two days, after 19 reportedly died in attacks earlier on Wednesday and on Tuesday.

The latest Waziristan attacks included the targeting of a stronghold of Pakistan's top Taliban commander, Baitullah Mehsud, in South Waziristan.

US officials believe he is providing both the Taliban and al-Qaeda with a refuge in the region. They are offering a reward of USD 5 M for his capture.

There have been dozens of drone strikes since last August, killing hundreds of militants and civilians.

Most of the strikes have taken place in the tribal regions of North and South Waziristan.

 

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