In the second assault of its kind on an educational facility in less than a week, a government girls’ primary school in the Mir Ali region of North Waziristan has been blown up.
According to the police, the attack took place in Epi village where assailants placed explosive material inside the school building during the night.
The explosion completely destroyed the structure, authorities said, confirming that the school was not in session at the time of the blast and no casualties were reported.
Government officials indicated that approximately 250 girls were enrolled at the school, which served as the sole educational establishment for girls in the vicinity. Students traveled from nearby areas to participate in classes at this institution.
According to the police, the explosion caused significant damage to government property and spread panic among residents. Law enforcement arrived at the scene shortly after, gathered evidence and initiated an investigation against unidentified suspects.
This attack follows the bombing of a government primary school in the same district just days earlier, impacting the education of over 600 students. The targeting of two schools in quick succession has raised alarm among parents and community members.
Reports quoted a local tribal elder as denouncing the attack.
“Targeting educational institutions is an attack on the future of the entire nation,” the local leader said, adding that the tribal community would not tolerate such acts.
He also urged the government to identify and arrest those responsible.
The district administration also condemned the incident and said security measures at educational institutions were being reviewed. “Attacks on educational institutions are unacceptable. Strict action will be taken against those responsible, and additional security arrangements are being implemented to protect schools,” officials said.
Parents and civil society members have called on authorities to ensure education continuity by reconstructing the affected school and bolstering security in the region.