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India-Pakistan
12 militants killed in clash with security forces in Dir
2013-09-23
At least 12 terrorists militants were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces while two security officials suffered injuries in Lower Dir on Saturday night. The Express News reported that security officials were patrolling the border in Lower Dir at 10pm when a group of terrorists militants attempted to cross over from Afghanistan into Pakistan. They engaged the terrorists militants in a two-hour-long exchange of fire that resulted in the death of 12 militants who were part of a 15-20 member group.

Meanwhile, Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Saturday visited the Swat valley and reiterated that the army would continue to play its role in rebuilding the area and assisting civil administration in maintenance of law and order.

“Praying for Maj-Gen Sanaullah Khan, Lt-Colonel Touseef Ahmed and Lance Naik Irfan Sattar, he paid rich tribute to them for their ultimate sacrifice and said that the whole nation would remain indebted to them,” said a Press release by military spokesman.

Recounting the success of military operation in Swat in 2009, the chief of army staff appreciated the troops for successfully evicting the terrorists militants from Malakand Division.
Posted by:Steve White

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