... across the border from Miranshah, within commuting distance of Haqqani hangouts such as Datta Khel and probably within sight of Mordor. Khost is populated by six different tribes of Pashtuns, the largest probably being the Khostwal, from which it takes its name...
, local officials said Sunday.
The provincial governor's front man, Talib Mangal, confirmed the incident and said it occured in Alishir district of Khost province.
According to Mangal, there is, so far, no clear motive for the attack, but investigations are underway.
No group including the Taliban
...mindless ferocity in a turban...has grabbed credit for the attack.