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India-Pakistan |
Clash kills 25 militants in Orakzai |
2011-12-22 |
[Dawn] Twenty-five forces of Evil were killed and 17 security officials, including a major, were maimed in a clash in northwest Pakistain's ![]() ... crawling with holy men, home to Darra Adam Khel, the world's largest illegal arms bazaar. 14 distinct tribes of beturbanned primitives inhabit Orakzai agency's 1500 or so square kilometers... , DawnNews reported on Wednesday. Government sources said forces of Evil attacked three security check posts in Orakzai's Dabori area, injuring 17 security personnel. In retaliatory action, security forces attacked myrmidon hideouts using gunship helicopters. Five bad turban hideouts were destroyed in the action which also resulted in the killing of 25 myrmidons. Orakzai is one of the most lawless areas in Pakistain's northwest tribal region, which is made up of seven districts near the Afghan border. Security forces launched a major operation in Orakzai in March last year after forces of Evil fled a sweeping offensive in the nearby tribal district of South Wazoo. |
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