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| India-Pakistan |
| 33 more killed as Swat operation continues |
| 2008-08-01 |
| Fresh fighting erupted between security forces and Taliban militants in the restive Swat valley on Thursday, leaving 13 civilians and around 20 militants dead, sources said. Residents said shells hit a house early on Thursday in the Deolai area of Swat, killing five children and their parents, including two women. Officials said it was not clear if the munitions were fired by security forces or militants. In separate incidents, five civilians were killed in shelling, they said, adding that a total of 25 people were also wounded in the fighting. Death toll: A senior security official said that 45 militants had been killed in fighting over the past two days. The overall death toll reached 63 that included five troops, he said. Army officials arranged a visit for local reporters to the affected areas. The helicopter carrying the media team to the Uchrai Sar area came under fire from militants, however, no damage was reported. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #3 My brother has a fly swatter the size of a badminton racquet, it's elecrified, he loves to get a wasp to land then fry him. Says he loves to hear the crackle. (I think he got stung one time too many.) |
| Posted by: Redneck Jim 2008-08-01 15:19 |
| #2 I think of my ancient grandpappy. Who at age 90 or so became OC about flies and 'skeeters. He would have loved this sucker he kept score |
| Posted by: .5MT 2008-08-01 05:59 |
| #1 Anyone else but me think of Babe Ruth every time they read an article about Swat? |
| Posted by: Jack is Back! 2008-08-01 04:33 |