Clashes in FATA leave 7 dead
Seven suspected militants have been killed in a clash with security forces in Orakzai agency
PESHAWAR:
Seven suspected militants have been killed in a clash with security forces in Orakzai agency of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
According to sources, the militants targeted a security check post with rockets in Dabro area of upper Orakzai. Security forces retaliated with heavy firing and killed several militants. Sources said there were no casualties in the ranks of security personnel.
Yesterday, security forces killed nine suspected militants and arrested 52 others in the nearby Mohmand agency.