Islamabad, May 9 : At least eight persons were killed and seven others injured in a suspected U. S. drone strike at Sararogha area in South Waziristan Agency (SWA) on Saturday, The News reported.

According to sources the U. S. Predator drone aircrafts targeted a house and madrassa in the region firing four missiles, which destroyed both the buildings completely.

"I can confirm a missile strike at a compound at Tabbi Langar Khel," a security official said.

However, he did not confirmed reports about the casualties.

This was the fourth such type of drone attack in the region in less than a month. (ANI)