Taliban militants group attacked army run school in Peshwar, Pakistan and at least 12 students were reported dead and 500 students held hostages. As many as five to six gunman entered the Army public school and huge gunfire could be heard near the school as soldiers surrounded it.

This attack is in response to Pakistan army's major offensive against Talibans and other militant groups in the tribal areas of North Waziristan.  Initial reports say that 40 students were injured in the firing that happened inside the school. Witness say that the attackers came in army outfit.

- TVR