Tuesday, June 22, 2010

43 militants killed in Orakzai


GEO 436 PESHAWAR: At least 43 Taliban militants were killed as they clashed with the security forces in a bid to stop movement of the forces in their areas in restive Orakzai agency on Tuesday, sources said. Fighter jets bombed suspected militants hideouts in areas of Nandar Mela and Sattar Killay and killed 35 militants leaving 31 injured. The militants attacked the security forces with lethal weapons and mortar shells in Sawar Kot area in Upper Orakzai agency resultantly eight militants were killed in the ensuing gun battle. 18 troops sustained bullet wounds in the shootout, while four embraced martyrdom. The forces have launched operation ”Khwakh Ba De Shum” (I will See You) in Orakzai agency and successfully making advancement in the stronghold of the taliban dominated areas.

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