At least 16 killed in two attacks in Khyber Agency

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At least 16 killed in two attacks in Khyber Agency

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At least 16 people were killed and nine injured on Sunday in two attacks in Khyber Agency.

13 November,2011 03:51 pm

Eight people were killed and seven injured in a blast at a market in Teerah Valley area of Khyber Agency. Another eight people, including three children, were killed and two injured in a mortar shell attack in Sipah area of the same region.The first attack took place around 10.20 am in Sipah when a mortar shell was fired at a house.Shortly after, a blast was reported at the market in Teerah Valley. Eight local militiamen who were fighting against militants in the area were killed and seven other people were injured.No one has claimed responsibility for the two attacks.