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Top al-Qaeda suspect killed in operation, says Pak minister

IRNA

Islamabad, Oct 15, IRNA -- A top al-Qaeda man was among the eight 
suspects killed this month in operation by Pakistani armed forces in 
tribal areas, bordering Afghanistan, Information Minister Sheikh 
Rashid Ahmed said on Wednesday. 
"Al-Qaeda man in the list of top 10 to 15 was among those killed,"
Rashid told a news conference in Islamabad. He did not disclose the 
name of the suspect. 
Eight al-Qaeda suspects were killed in the first ever major 
operation in South Waziristan tribal area on October 2nd. A total of 
18 other suspects were arrested in the 12-hour operation. 
Two Pakistani soldiers were also killed in the operation. 
Pakistani military spokesman said all those killed were foreigners
but failed to disclose their nationality. 
"I will not disclose his name at the moment but a reward for his 
arrest was announced," the minister said. He also said the action was 
against al-Qaeda and no local was killed in the operation. 
Replying to a question, Rashid said that the action in Waziristan 
was taken on the basis of `electronic intelligence`. 
"Pakistan is against terrorism and will now allow any group to 
operate from its territory," he said adding that innocent people will 
not be punished and there was no pressure on Pakistan. 
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