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| 12 terrorists killed in Orakzai, Kurram offensives |
| 2011-12-29 |
| PESHAWAR: Security forces on Wednesday attacked terroristsÂ’ hideouts in Orakzai and Kurram agencies, killing 12 terrorists, local official sources said. Troops pounded terroristsÂ’ positions in Mamozai, Khadizai and Chapar Kali areas of Orakzai agency and killed seven terrorists besides destroying four terror safe houses. Over 40 rockets and a large number of landmines in a major search operation in Arhang, Zakhtun and Gandi Tal areas, have been recovered. On the other hand, five suspected terrorists were killed in clashes with armed forces in Kurram Agency. Some unidentified miscreants on Wednesday destroyed government girlÂ’s primary school with five-kilogrammes explosives in Somnat area of Shabqadar in Charsadda district. The school building was completely destroyed in the blast. However no loss of life was reported. Police started search operation and arrested three suspects belonging to Orakzai Agency. Similarly, terrorists dynamited two schools in Chalas area of Diamir. |
| Posted by:Steve White |