Three people were killed as a US drone targeted Pakistan’s town of Miranshah in North Waziristan region.

Three people were killed as a US drone targeted Pakistan’s town of Miranshah in North Waziristan region.

A security official told AFP that the attack took place in the Boya area, adding that the three killed were militants.

"A US drone fired two missiles on a militant compound, killing three rebels.”
Another security official confirmed the strike and casualties but said the identities of those killed were not immediately known.

Boya is believed to be stronghold of the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group and both foreign and local militants. Bahadur, a local warlord, is allied with the Afghan Taliban fighting US-led troops across the border.

The strike is the second in less than 24 hours. At least three people were killed Sunday in a drone attack on Dargamandi area in North Waziristan.