Militants fire near Orakzai Ashura procession, no casualties reported
07 December, 2011 15:45
Militants on Tuesday fired four Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPGs) near a Shia Ashura procession in the town of Kalaya in the Orakzai Agency, security officials said.No casualties were reported in the incident.Militants fire RPGs in Hangu.
Militants fired six rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) from hilltops at buildings in the northwestern town of Hangu, wounding three policemen, police officials said.
Hangu is known for sectarian tensions between Sunni and Shia Muslims. Police in the area are on high alert to prevent attacks against Shia Muslims, who are holding processions to mark Ashura.
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