| At least eight militants have been killed in clashes with security forces in the FR Janikhel area of Bannu District, DawnNews reported. Three security personnel were also injured as mortars fired by militants hit the FC Fort in the same area. Official sources say the security forces were conducting a routine search and clean-up operation in Jannikhel when they engaged the militants. Sources say at least eight militants have been killed in the ensuing clashes, as the security forces continue their operation in the region. Earlier, sources said that militants had fired five mortar shells on the FC fort in Janikhel, which injured three security force personnel. |