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India-Pakistan
Policeman killed in Bajaur Agency
2006-05-09
A policeman was killed by a landmine blast in a remote area of Bajaur Agency, local officials told Daily Times on Monday. Officials said the incident took place at Inayat Kili, around 15 kilometres west of Khar. "We are not sure whether the incident is linked to recent attacks carried out by Al Qaeda," they said.
In any other country, with the possible exception of Yemen, that statement wouldn't make any sense.
The tribal region bordering Afghanistan has a history of landmines being used in inter-tribal enmities.
"I must have Dire Revenge™! Honey! Where are the land mines?"
"In the kitchen, next to the refrigerator, where they always are!"
Meanwhile, suspected tribal militants fired two rockets at a Bajaur Scouts security camp in Khar on Sunday night. The rockets fell in open spaces and did no damage. Local authorities have detained eight people on suspicion of being involved in the attack.
"Awright, you eight! Into the paddy wagon wit' yez!"
"Hey! We din't fire no rockets!"
"Yeah! We wuz out settin' landmines!"
"Oh. Hokay. You eight, then! Into the paddy wagon!"
Unidentified assailants also fired rockets at a security post in Inayat Kili. No casualties were reported. Armed men stormed a security post in Bajaur killing three policemen last week. Authorities fear the recent surge in attacks had been set off by the death of Al Qaeda explosive expert Abu Marwan al-Suri during a clash with policemen at a checkpoint.
I guess that's as good an excuse as any.
Posted by:Fred

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