Army will patrol areas, security would be increased at entry and exit points

A policeman was shot by unidentified assailants in Dera Ismail Khan in a separate incident

In the wake of the incident locals carry out protest calling for culprits to be apprehended

Official confirms the injured included at least seven children

Security forces mounted a search and strike operation after the deadly ambush

Two Uzbek fighters were also among the dead

Civil administration claims 15 Uzbek nationalists among the dead

Officials say 15 foreign militants killed in air strikes

An unspecified number of militants were also wounded in the blitz that destroyed six hideouts and two vehicles

Army major dies in terrorist attack on check post