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STAFF WRITER 20:44 HRS IST

Islamabad, Oct 21 (PTI) A top al-Qaeda operative of Arab origin was among three militants killed today in a US drone attack in Pakistan's lawless North Waziristan tribal region bordering Afghanistan.

The drone attack at Spalga village near Miranshah, the main town of North Waziristan tribal agency, killed al-Qaeda operative Abu Musa al-Misri, Dawn News channel quoted sources as saying.

The two others killed in the attack were local militants.

Several other persons were believed to be buried under the rubble of the house targeted by the drone, news channels reported.

Reports said Abu Musa, who was of Arab origin, had been active in an area used by the Taliban to prepare for suicide attacks.

There were also reports that he could have been killed in an accidental explosion while preparing a bomb.

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