Slain teachers laid to rest amid protests

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HANGU: Three teachers slain by unknown gunmen were laid to rest in their respective areas on Tuesday as community members staged a protest to condemn the target killings which occurred on Monday. The teachers in the district boycotted classes in protest against the killing of their colleagues Muhammad Khan, Syed Khalil and Faqir Hussain. Unknown persons had shot dead the three teachers outside the Government Primary School in Kach Banda. The protesting teachers blocked the Hangu-Kohat Road for one hour and chanted slogans against the district administration. The protesters, led by Asamuddin, Kifayatullah, Amjad Ali and othersm demanded removal of the district police officer. They also sought the Shaheed package for the families of the slain teachers. Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Syed Ahmed Jan sent recommendation to the government seeking Rs5.5 million compensation each for the families of victims.