{"id":528424,"date":"2026-01-30T09:08:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T04:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=528424"},"modified":"2026-01-30T09:08:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T04:08:35","slug":"girls-school-govt-contractors-house-attacked-in-khyber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/girls-school-govt-contractors-house-attacked-in-khyber\/","title":{"rendered":"Girls\u2019 school, govt contractor\u2019s house attacked in Khyber"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> LANDIKOTAL<br \/>\nUnidentified militants attacked Sabaoon Girls School and house of a government contractor near the Barqarkhail Takiya centre late last night, spreading fear and panic in the area in Khyber district,sources said on Thursday.<br \/>\nAccording to local sources, the incident occurred at around 11:00 pm at Wednesday night when unknown assailants opened fire using laser-equipped weapons. A close friend of the contractor and local journalist confirmed that Haji Rahim Shah Afridi responded by returning fire from inside his house, forcing the attackers to flee. Terrorists had planted an IED to blow up the girls school however it not wen off and later BDU unit dismantled it.<br \/>\nNo casualties was happened in the incident.The attack has created severe fear and insecurity among residents in Khyber district.<br \/>\nIt is pertinent to mention that the government contractor had earlier been receiving extortion and threats phone calls from unidentified militant elements. Following the incident, police and security forces launched a search operation in the surrounding area, while further investigation was underway.<br \/>\nMeanwhile, incidents of extortion calls and demands for money have reportedly been on the rise in Khyber district and Peshawar in recent months, adding to growing concerns over law and order and the safety of civilians and businessmen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LANDIKOTAL Unidentified militants attacked Sabaoon Girls School and house of a government contractor near the Barqarkhail Takiya centre late last night, spreading fear and panic in the area in Khyber district,sources said on Thursday. 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