Militants Attack British Aid Agency Office

Source: Sky News

Suspected Islamist militants have attacked the office of a British aid agency in Pakistan killing up to five people, say reports.

The militants stormed the World Vision agency in the Mansehra district, about 40 miles north of Islamabad, then opened fire.

"They opened fire and also exploded hand grenades," a senior police officer said.

"We don't know the exact number of casualties but initial reports suggest four to five people were killed."

A World Vision official said up to five agency workers had been killed, most of them believed to be Pakistani.

Mansehra town has been the centre for relief efforts following an earthquake that killed 73,000 people in October 2005.

The area has been generally peaceful although there have been occasional violent incidents.

In 2008, gunmen attacked an office of the Plan International aid agency in Mansehra town, killing four members of staff.

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