Swat rocket attack

Monday, August 25, 2008 at 10:41 am under Pakistan Breaking news Swat rocket attack

SWAT: At least 10 people were killed including brother of ANP’s MPA in missile attack in Swat here on Monday.

Taliban attacked the house of the brother of a ruling party MP with rockets in Shah Derai area of Tehsil Kabba, killing 10 people.

The house of Iqbal Ahmed Khan, brother of an MPA Waqar Ahmed Khan completely destroyed in the attack while Iqbal Khan, his two sons and seven guards were also killed.

Taliban, after the attack, escaped from the scene.

Meanwhile, Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan has claimed the responsibility. In a statement issued here on Monday, TTP spokesman Haji Muslim Khan said attack was revenge of innocent people killed in Kabbal operation.

Security forces bombed militants’ hideouts, however, there were no immediate reports of any casualty. Shelling continued over the night in Mangoora city.

Curfew has been enforced in Tehsil Kabbal, according to ISPR.