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School Bombed in South Waziristan; No Casualties Reported
Unidentified attackers blew up a government boys’ middle school in Birmal, South Waziristan, destroying classrooms and infrastructure. No casualties were reported. Authorities have launched an investigation.
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by News Desk
2026-02-24
School Bombed in South Waziristan; No Casualties Reported

Unidentified attackers detonated explosives at a government school in the Birmal tehsil of South Waziristan, located in Pakistan’s northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, late Monday night, police confirmed on Tuesday.

According to District Police Officer Muhammad Tahir Shah Wazir, the blast partially destroyed the Government Middle School (GMS) Boys’ Sharif Khan Kot. The explosion damaged two classrooms, washrooms, the main gate, and a section of the boundary wall.

Authorities said no casualties were reported in the incident.

Police officials described the blast as powerful, noting that it was heard in distant areas. The explosion also caused partial damage to nearby houses, affecting solar panels, walls, and windows, according to initial reports.

Following the attack, law enforcement agencies launched an investigation and began collecting forensic evidence from the site to identify those responsible.

Local authorities reiterated their commitment to safeguarding educational institutions and maintaining peace in the region, emphasizing that such attacks would not deter efforts to promote education.

Meanwhile, Faisal Karim Kundi strongly condemned the bombing. In an official statement, the governor termed the perpetrators as enemies of knowledge, development, and the younger generation.

He said the entire nation stands united with state institutions to defeat the malicious designs of Fitna al-Khawarij. He further added that such cowardly acts could not weaken the nation’s resolve but would instead strengthen unity against forces attempting to disrupt peace and progress.

The incident follows a similar attack in December 2025, when terrorists destroyed a government girls’ primary school in the Mirali tehsil of North Waziristan. According to police, unknown assailants planted explosives inside the school building in Eppi village during the night, completely destroying the structure and spreading fear among students and residents.

Authorities have pledged strict action against those involved in targeting educational institutions in the region.
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