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| Air raids and clashes intensify in Bajaur |
| 2009-11-24 |
| [Dawn] At least 18 militants were killed and eight others wounded in air raids and clashes with troops in Mamond and Khar tehsils of Bajaur tribal region on Sunday. Two soldiers were injured. Officials said that jets bombed militants' hideouts in Spery, Kherkai and Sewai areas of Mamond tehsil. Local people said that in two hours of bombing, five militants, including two foreigners, were killed and four others were injured. Security forces fought pitched battle with militants in Khar, thwarting their plan to attack security posts in Lowi Sam, Enzari and Rashakai. An official said that about 40 to 60 militants were to take part in the attack. He said 11 militants, including their leader named Rafiullah, were killed. Security forces brought the body of Rafiullah to a camp. Militants have stepped up attacks on security forces in Mamond and other areas in Bajaur. The house of a militant was destroyed in Terkhu area. Local people said that two militants hiding in the house were killed. |
| Posted by:Fred |