Pakistani forces kill 15 militants
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Islamabad, Dec 28, IRNA -- Pakistani security forces killed 15 militants in South Waziristan tribal region, the army said Monday.
Two soldiers were also killed when the militants fired rockets on a post in Jandola sector in South Waziristan Agency last night, an army statement said.
Security forces effectively responded and 15 miscreants were killed including Taliban commander Zainual, the statement said. It said that dead bodies of the militants have taken in control of the soldiers forces.
Three soldiers were also injured in the attack.
The security forces conducted search and clearance operation in several places and recovered cache of arms and ammunition.
In Swat valley, the security forces carried out search and clearance operation in Atror near Kalam, Chuprial and Nilgram areas and recovered cache of arms and ammunition, the statement said.
Three militants voluntarily surrendered to security forces, it said.
The Security forces carried out search and clearance operation in Mingora City and recovered cache of arms and ammunition.
End News / IRNA / News Code 864870
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