A girls' middle school in Zeraki village in North Waziristan was destroyed in a late-night explosion.

The blast, which occurred in the early hours on Monday in the Mir Ali district, left the school building in ruins.

According to police reports, the explosion by unidentified men targeted the girls' school with bombs, causing significant structural damage. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported as the school was empty at the time of the incident.

ALERT:
A Government Girls' High School in Zirkai Village, Tehsil Mir Ali, District North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has been destroyed by unidentified persons using bombs. pic.twitter.com/6cl6jlZ1oS
— The Khorasan Diary (@khorasandiary) July 22, 2024

Local authorities have condemned the attack, highlighting the ongoing challenges in ensuring education for girls in the region. Efforts are being made to assess the full extent of the damage and plan for repairs to the school building.

The police have launched a thorough investigation to identify and apprehend those responsible for the blast. Security measures in the area have been heightened to prevent further incidents, and community leaders are cooperating with law enforcement to maintain peace and stability.

Former MNA from North Waziristan Mohsin Dawar also posted about the incident on his X account.

Govt Girls Middle School in Zeraki, N. Waziristan was blown up by militants last night. NDM's Bilal sheds light on the situation. The forces that banned girls' education in Afghanistan are extending their darkness in our areas. The state stands by, complicit in the destruction. pic.twitter.com/5s9tvzViMG
— Mohsin Dawar (@mjdawar) July 22, 2024

"The forces that banned girls' education in Afghanistan are extending their darkness in our areas. The state stands by, complicit in the destruction," he remarked.