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19 killed in clashes between soldiers and militants in Pakistani agency

ISLAMABAD, Jan 25 (KUNA) -- At least six soldiers and thirteen militants were killed and several others were wounded in clashes between the two sides in a Pakistani tribal agency, bordering Afghanistan.
According to security sources, the security forces were conducting an operation against local Taliban militants when clashes took place between the two sides in Jogai area of Kurram tribal agency.
Sources told KUNA that the security forces used heavy weapons against the militants. They said six soldiers were killed and three others were wounded.
They said further that more than thirteen militants were also killed and several others were wounded. They said more than five militant hideouts were also destroyed in the operation. (end) amn.mt KUNA 252106 Jan 12NNNN