A girls’ high school in the village of Zeraki in North Waziristan was destroyed in an overnight explosion.
The blast, which occurred in the early hours of Monday in the Mir Ali district, left the school building in ruins.
According to police reports, the explosion by unidentified men targeted a girls’ school with bombs that caused significant structural damage. Fortunately, no casualties are reported as the school was empty at the time of the incident.
Local authorities condemned the attack and highlighted ongoing challenges in providing education for girls in the region. We are trying to assess the full extent of the damage and plan repairs to the school building.
The police have launched a thorough investigation to identify and arrest those responsible for the blast. Security in the area has been increased to prevent further incidents, and community leaders are working with law enforcement to maintain peace and stability.
Former North Waziristan MNA Mohsin Dawar also posted about the incident on his X account.
The Government Girls High School in Zeraki, N. Waziristan was blown up by militants last night. Bilal from NDM sheds light on the situation. The forces that banned girls’ education in Afghanistan are spreading their darkness in our areas. The state stands aloof, complicit in the destruction.
“The forces that banned girls’ education in Afghanistan are spreading their darkness in our areas. The state is standing by, complicit in the destruction,” he noted.
