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Two militants, one soldier killed in Pak tribal clash

IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency

Islamabad, June 16, IRNA - At least two militants and one soldier died
in a clash between Pakistani paramilitary forces and armed suspects 
early Wednesday in the country`s tribal region, close to the Afghan 
border. 
According to local reporters, a group of militants attacked a 
government building with rockets early Wednesday at Ladha, about 30 
kilometers north of Wana, the main town in South Waziristan. The 
attack sparked a gun battle. 
The shooting continued for three hours after the overnight attack 
by some 25 militants. They fled after the shooting. 
Reports said the militants attacked the post and occupied it and 
the authorities sent paramilitary force to take the post back. 
A major army operation against al-Qaeda suspects in the region 
last week killed at least 72 people, including 55 militants. 
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