The security officials claimed that some important commanders of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were also killed during the clash as the forces used heavy artillery and other weapons to attack militant hide-outs.
There were no reports of casualties among the security forces.
The officials also claimed of facing heavy resistance from the militants when they launched an attack.
After the clash, the forces launched a search in the area to find more militants with the support of the local peace committee.
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