Repulsing militants: NWA administration compensates losses

MIRANSHAH: The North Waziristan political administration will compensate the losses of people in the agency after violence broke loose once again on Monday night. Political Agent Siraj Ahmad Khan announced Rs50,000 in monetary compensation to families of those killed and Rs20,000 for families of those injured. The security forces had repulsed an attack on the Amin check-post South of Miranshah Bazaar targeting the hideouts of militants. Tribesmen from Miranshah, Zafar Town, Serai Darpa Khel, Datta Khel, Machas Camp and Miranshah bazaar staged a protest outside the Miranshah Press Club on Tuesday and blocked Bannu-Miranshah Road. They asked the government to ensure that there will be no further collateral damage. The political agent also directed the distribution of clothes for Eid for families living in Saidgee and Ghulam Khan.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 24^th, 2012.