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Security forces claim killing 7 militants in Bajaur
Security forces claimed Tuesday killing as many as seven another militants amid an ongoing operation against militants here in Bajaur Agency, security forces said. While US drone planes continued hovering over North Waziristan and Landi Kotal all day, sources added. According to a local security soldier Mustakim Shah told that security forces which were backed by Gun ship helicopters, started operation in Ainaiat Kali a remote area of Bajaur agency. A rocket was fired by extremists which fell upon a shop starting fire in it, however no casualties were reported. Security forces also fired Artillery strikes and Mortar shells killing 7 militants. On the other hand Taliban representative Moulvi Omer while talking to media envoy on phone claimed that they have killed 5 security officials in Ainaiat Kali and blew a tank also. According to eyewitnesses cross firing was still going on till last reports came in however no casualties were reported till the filing of the report.Posted by: Fred 2009-02-11 |
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