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10 militants killed in clashes with security forces in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (KUNA) -- About ten militants were killed in clashes with the security forces in northern Pakistan on Saturday. About four security personnel also sustained serious injuries.
Local Taliban militants attacked Sagi checkpost in Safi district of Mohmand tribal agency, security sources told KUNA. They said the forces opened retaliatory fire and killed five militants. About three more militants and two security personnel also sustained injuries. Earlier, a similar incident took place in Matta district of Swat valley. According to security sources, militants attacked a security checkpost and seriously wounded two security personnel.
In a retaliatory operation, the government forces killed five militants and wounded several others. They also seized and confiscated heavy caches of arms and ammunition in the militants' possession. (end) amn.rk KUNA 110931 Dec 10NNNN