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13 Taliban, 4 soldiers killed in Bajaur, Orakzai
Thirteen terrorists were killed and four security personnel martyred in separate clashes in Bajaur and Orakzai on Monday, as the military continued to target Taliban positions in the Tribal Areas. Six terrorists were killed in Orakzai Agency as Pakistan Air Force jets bombed terrorists' positions, a private TV channel reported. According to the channel, security forces conducted an operation in Mamozai, Upper Orakzai and Shakar Tangi, Central Orakzai. Seperately in Bajaur, Taliban fighters attacked a checkpoint near Matthak village, killing four security officials. Seven terrorists died in the clash, AP quoted Syed Ghulam Rasool, a local government official as saying. The Taliban also attacked security checkposts at Khar and Siddiqabad, wounding at least three security personnel. Posted by: Fred 2009-10-27 |
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