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| 34 Taliban killed in Orakzai operation |
| 2010-05-22 |
| HANGU: Security forces backed by fighter jets killed at least 34 Taliban in various parts of Orakzai Agency and Swat district on Friday. Sources said the terrorists attacked a security checkpost in Dabori area of Upper Orakzai, injuring two security personnel. Troops retaliated and killed 10 Taliban. Also, the troops killed nine Taliban in Mulla Khel area of Orakzai, while fighter jets later targeted terrorists hideouts in Zakhtan and Kaul areas of the agency, killing 12 Taliban. In Bajaur Agency, the forces arrested 10 suspects during a search operation across the agency, an official said. Meanwhile in Swat, three Taliban were killed during a clash with security forces in the valley, official sources said. The sources said the clash took place in Matta tehsil during routine patrolling. The slain Taliban were identified as Alam Sher, Khan Wali and Muhammad Ameen. |
| Posted by:Steve White |