Two missiles, suspected to have been fired by a US drone, have killed one of the wives of a leading Pakistani militant, relatives have told the BBC.
Mammas, don't let your babies grow up to marry jihadis Pakistani militants. |
The missiles struck the house of top Taliban commander Baitullah Mehsud's father-in-law, locals told the BBC. They say that several other relatives of Mr Mehsud were injured in the attack in the South Waziristan tribal area. Mohammad Iqbal Mehsud, nephew of Malik Ikramuddin, told the BBC Urdu service's Dilawar Khan that more than 40 people were present in the house at the time of the attack. They remained unharmed because they were in others rooms, he said.
Pity. Should have used 500 lb bombs. Cheaper too.
He said Baitullah Mehsud was not in the house at that time.
Residents say that the militants have set up check posts at points along roads near the area and have stopped traffic.
Hello CIA. More targets dead ahead. |