LEAs conduct search operation in Swat
It was a routine search operation, says ISPR
MINGORA:
A search operation was conducted in Khwar Pattay area of Teligram, Swat late Saturday night.
Security forces exchanged fire with terrorists after which a security official died while a civilian got injured, locals said.
Three terrorists were also killed in the clash.
The security forces cordoned the area and began a search operation in the nearby mountains, where the terrorists were reportedly hiding.
However, a statement from the Inter Services Public Relations said it was a routine search operation. The statement did not confirm the clash with militants.
A search operation was conducted in Khwar Pattay area of Teligram, Swat late Saturday night.
Security forces exchanged fire with terrorists after which a security official died while a civilian got injured, locals said.
Three terrorists were also killed in the clash.
The security forces cordoned the area and began a search operation in the nearby mountains, where the terrorists were reportedly hiding.
However, a statement from the Inter Services Public Relations said it was a routine search operation. The statement did not confirm the clash with militants.