SHARAN (Pajhwok): Public representatives and local residents on Thursday claimed 20 civilians including tribal elders had been killed in two drone strikes in southeastern Paktika province, but security officials said the slain individuals were militants.
The victims were traveling in a pickup vehicle to Kakarzao area from Banzo village in Gomal district to resolve a dispute there on Wednesday afternoon when came under attack from the drone, a resident of Banzo area, Mohammad Hanif, told Pajhwok Afghan News.
He said 15 people including tribal elders were killed and one more was injured in the incident . . .
