Pakistan’s northwestern tribal district near the Afghan border experienced two separate targeted shootings on Thursday (04), resulting in the deaths of eight school teachers in what is believed to be a case of sectarian violence, as per police reports.
Police said that the Teri Mengal tribesmen attacked the staffroom of Govt Teri Mengal High School in the same district, killing seven teachers from the Shia Tori tribe.
The seven school teachers lost their lives while performing exam duties.
The attackers escaped the scene and so far, no group or individual has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Syed Zahid Hussain, President of the All Kurram Teachers’ Association, announced that schools in the area will remain closed until those responsible for the killing of the seven teachers are arrested.
In the aftermath of the attack, the police have launched an extensive search to capture those responsible.
Source: Agencies
