 Security forces killed 20 terrorists militants in clashes on Saturday night and Sunday in North Waziristan, while 10 security personnel were wounded.
Army troops killed 13 terrorists militants on Saturday in Ghulam Khan, 15 kilometres north of Miranshah in North Waziristan. The incident occurred about 11 pm when unidentified terrorists militants attacked a Frontier Corps check-post. The army returned fire, killing 13 terrorists militants and destroying two vehicles. The army also arrested seven terrorists militants and seized a vehicle. The terrorists militants took the bodies of their colleagues with them.
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On Sunday, gunship helicopters killed seven terrorists militants who were shooting at an army convoy from hilltops in Qutab Khel, five kilometres east of Miranshah. Six security personnel were seriously injured in the clash. The convoy was going to Bannu from Miranshah.
Unidentified terrorists militants attacked another army convoy at Khar Qamar, 20 kilometres west of Miranshah, with a remote-controlled bomb at about 4pm on Sunday, seriously injuring four security personnel. The convoy was heading for Datta Khel.
Inter Services Public Relations Director General (DG) Major General Waheed Arshid confirmed that 13 terrorists militants had been killed and seven arrested in the Ghulam Khan incident. However, he said only six terrorists militants were killed at the Chashmai Bridge and five security personnel were wounded in SundayÂ’s incident. Terrorists Militants in small groups attempted to attack several army posts in the area but security forces foiled their bid, Gen Arshad said. |