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ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (KUNA) -- The security forces Monday claimed killing 16
militants including their two commanders in scenic northern Sawat valley of
Pakistan.
Forces targeted the mountaintop positions of militants, loyal to local
radical cleric Maulana Fazlullah, throught the night, a local government
spokesman Amjad Iqbal told reporters in Sawat.
He said militants suffered heavy casualties, adding two rebel commanders
were killed in the operation.
Security officials told KUNA that forces were still continuing operation
against militants in the area. They said since Sunday night more than 50
militants have been killed and over a dozen were wounded.
Military spokesman Waheed Arshad said on Monday at least 15 more militants
were killed. He said security forces have regained control of four to five
areas .
Security forces have been fighting local militants since last three weeks
in Sawat valley. The operation was launched after supporters of Maulana
Fazlullah, known as Mullah Radio, intensified attacks on security forces,
killing near 50 in a week. (end)
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