In a disturbing escalation of attacks on educational institutions, unidentified gunmen have destroyed a government girls’ school in Mir Ali, North Waziristan, using explosives.
According to the police, the incident happened in the village of Epi, where the attackers planted explosives inside the school building under the cover of darkness. The explosion completely destroyed the structure. Authorities confirmed the school was closed at the time, preventing any injuries, but the property sustained extensive damage.
The explosion has sparked fear among local residents, while police have launched an investigation and are gathering evidence to identify those responsible. This attack comes just three days after another government primary school in Mirali was similarly attacked, jeopardizing the education of over 600 students.
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A local tribal leader condemned the attacks, saying, “Targeting schools is an attack on the entire future of the nation. The tribal community will never tolerate such elements and the government must immediately identify the perpetrators.”
The district administration also condemned the incident and assured that the security measures of the school will be strengthened. “Attacks on educational institutions are unacceptable. Strict action will be taken against those responsible and additional security arrangements are being implemented to protect the schools,” officials said.
Local parents and local leaders have called for the rapid reconstruction of the affected schools to ensure uninterrupted education for children and stressed the need for lasting peace in the region.
