Fitna al Khwarij backed by India behind the attack in Mir Ali, Waziristan del Norte, said Wednesday the public relations of interintelligent services (ISPR), referring to the strike that killed four children and caused a protest by local tribes on May 19.
The ISPR dissipated the statements of participation of security forces in the attack as “completely unfounded” and part of a “coordinated misinformation campaign” aimed at discrediting anti -terrorist efforts in the region.
An investigation launched into the incident found that the murders were orchestrated by Fitna al Khwarij, a group of Islamabad accuses of being financed and directed by Indian intelligence agencies.
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“These elements, which act at the request of their Indian masters, contain exploit civil areas and vulnerable populations such as shields to carry out acts of terrorism,” the statement said.
The army said such tactics are intended to create divisions between the local population and security forces. Despite the attack, the authorities said the Armed Forces are still committed to their mission.
“The efforts are ongoing to ensure that those responsible for this inhuman act are taken to justice,” the statement added.
According to local sources, five people, including a woman, were also injured in the incident that was supposedly caused by ammunition fallen by a quadruple in a house in the Hormus village of Mir Ali.
The ages of deceased children ranged from eight years to only two months.
The locals hurried to the wounded to Mir Ali Tehsil hospital, where it is also said that some of the injured are in critical condition. The incident has caused a wave of anger and pain, with residents organizing a protest sitting in Mir Ali Chowk since Sunday.
