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Five militants, soldier killed in Waziristan operation

ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (KUNA) -- Five more militants and a soldier have been killed during the ongoing military operation in South Waziristan tribal agency which borders Afghanistan, the Pakistani military said on Sunday.
The military in a statement said that in the last twenty-four hours five more militants have been killed in the operation and a soldier has also died.
It said that on Jandola-Sararogha Axis of the agency, Security forces have carried out a search operation and have defused ten landmines, while it added, that forces have carried out a consolidation operation and have strengthened their positions on Shakai-Kaniguram axis.
In Razmak-Makeen axis, it said further, the Security forces have conducted a clearance operation and defusing five landmines.
Pakistan forces have been conducting the operation in South Waziristan tribal agency since early October. (end) amn.sd KUNA 221832 Nov 09NNNN