24 killed in North Waziristan drone attack

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24 killed in North Waziristan drone attack

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At least 24 people were killed when a US drone attacked Shawal area of North Waziristan.

08 June,2011 02:11 pm

According to official sources, four missiles were fired from the drone at a compound and a vehicle, killing24 people instantly.Earlier on Monday, 21 people, believed to be insurgents, were killed when three drone attacks were launched in a single day.According to Dunya News, panic gripped the area after the attack while the law enforcement agencies have stopped people from starting the rescue activities due to fear of more attacks.Shawal is situated near Pak-Afghan border.