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SWA death toll rises to 83 |
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Updated at:
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PST, Wednesday, June 24, 2009 |
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PESHAWAR: More 12 injured in the US missile attacks in South Waziristan Agency succumbed to injuries raising the death toll to 83, Geo News reported Wednesday.
According to sources, the funeral prayers of extremist commander Khozhwali was being offered in native village of Baitullah Mehsud Shobikhel in South Waziristan Agency, when a US surveillance plane once more attacked with two missiles, killing at least 65 on the spot and injuring 60 others.
The missile attack targeted the hideouts of Baitullah Mehsud, where an important commander Qari Hussain and Commander Sangeen are reported to have been killed.
Commander Sangeen belongs to Afghanistan.
There are reports regarding the killings of other important commanders as well; however, no confirmed reports have been received thus far. |
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