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Forces kill 28 Afghan militants in Bajaur Agency
PESHAWAR: At least 28 Afghan militants were killed and fifteen others arrested when they crossed from Afghanistan and attacked a border village in Bajaur Agency on Saturday, triggering clashes with security forces and local peace militia.
According to official sources, the clashes erupted after the militants from across the border attacked Batwar village in Salarzai Tehsil.
The security forces and the local peace militia retaliated and killed 28 of them. Around 15 militants were arrested while two volunteers of peace militia were also injured.
A gunship helicopter pounded the hideouts of militants in the border areas.
It may be mentioned that it was the same village that was attacked by the militants from Afghanistan on Friday last.
However, the security forces strongly retaliated, but the militants managed to escape. (APP)
Courtesy www.geo.tv