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| Pakistan: Renewed clashes leave 26 dead, dozens wounded |
| 2008-09-17 |
| (AKI/DAWN) - Twenty-four militants and two civilians were killed in clashes between security forces and militants in the Bajaur tribal region in northwestern Pakistan. Twenty-eight people were injured. Security forces, backed by helicopter gunships and artillery, targeted militants' positions in Sources said that the troops faced stiff resistance from the deeply entrenched militants. The air strikes continued throughout the day. Pakistani military officials claimed to have destroyed militants' hideouts in Kerala, Rashakai, Tang Hatta, Jannat Shah and other areas. The sources, however, said that security forces stationed in Lowi Sam were finding it difficult to locate militants' positions and dislodge them from there. Reports of pitched battles have been received from some areas. A curfew in place was relaxed in several areas of Khar and Utmankhel tehsils from 7am to 2pm on Monday. A large number of people thronged the markets to buy essential food items. However, in Siddiqabad, Tawheedabad, Shandi Mor, Bilalabad and some other areas, the 12-day curfew remained in force. |
| Posted by:Fred |