Peshawar: 5 children, driver killed in attack on school van

Peshawar: 5 children, driver killed in attack on school van
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Summary The incident occurred near Mattni bypass adjacent to Darra Adam Khel.

According to details, unidentified militants targeted a school bus by firing shots and rockets at it in Mattni area of Peshawar, leaving five school children and the bus driver dead.At least 16 people also got injured in the incident and were shifted to a hospital. Two teachers and two passerbys are among the injured. The rescue teams reached the site and started the rescue operation.Law enforcement agencies have also started probing into the matter and collecting evidences from the crime scene.Due to its geographical location, Mattni has been a vulnerable area to terrorism as it lies at the juncture of Darra Adam Khel and Khyber Agency.

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