Kurram clashes: 10 militants killed, four soldiers injured

Sources say security forces attacked militants in the Masozai area of central Kurram Agency.

KURRAM AGENCY: At least 10 militants were killed and four soldiers sustained injuries in clashes in central Kurram Agency on Saturday, Express 24/7 reported.

According to sources, security forces attacked the militants in the Masozai area of central Kurram Agency.

Earlier on Friday, an attack launched by security forces on militant hideouts in Kurram Agency left 35 militants dead and 10 others wounded, security officials said.

Security forces claim that they have killed over 120 militants and injured 40 others in Orakzai Agency over the past week. They also claim to have regained control of Akhund Kot, Chapar and Dapar Killay areas.

An operation was launched in Orakzai Agency in March last year, while the Kurram operation was launched this summer. However, this past week, security forces have increased advances in both agencies.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 27^th, 2011.