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Troops kill six Taliban in Bajaur, two in Khyber
 Security forces killed six Taliban and injured three others in Mataak area of Bajaur Agency's Nawagai tehsil on Sunday, while three soldiers died in clashes. Taliban attacked a security post in Mataak. Troops retaliated, using long-range artillery to target Taliban hideouts. Troops and Taliban also engaged in a gunbattle in Mulla Sayed area of Salarzai tehsil. Meanwhile, helicopter gunships shelled Ghundi and Mandal in Khar. In Khyber Agency, two Taliban were killed and four others -- including an important commander -- injured in clashes with security forces. Troops also seized arms, ammunition and cash. In Upper Orakzai, fighter jets bombed Taliban hideouts in Ghalju and Khadezai areas. Posted by: Fred 2009-10-26 |
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