Four US missiles kill seven in South Waziristan

Four US missiles kill seven in South Waziristan

WANA ( 2008-09-17 23:11:35 ) :Suspected US drones fired four missiles on Wednesday in tribal area of Baghar Cheena, bordering Afghanistan which killed at least seven people and injuring many others, Aaj TV reported.

"Four missiles were fired by suspected US drones in Baghar Cheena area in the restive South Waziristan on Wednesday evening," senior security official said.

Local people said that some foreigners were among the dead.

Tribal areas have witnessed cross-border attacks launched by suspected US drones and scores of people including women and children have been killed.

Government terms such kind of attacks as a violation of Pakistan's sovereignty and has lodged a strong protest through different channels.

The missile attack came hours after US military chief Admiral Michael Mullen reiterated Washington's respect for the sovereignty of Pakistan.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States, Admiral Mike Mullen, arrived Pakistan on Tuesday and met with Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani on Wednesday.

Kayani conveyed Pakistan's concern and protest over the cross-border attacks launched by suspected US drones in tribal areas.

"Mullen reiterated the US commitment to respect Pakistan's sovereignty and to develop further US-Pakistani cooperation and coordination on these critical issues that challenge the security and well-being of the people of both countries," a statement released by the US embassy to Pakistan said