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10 militants, one soldier killed in fresh clashes in Pakistani agency

ISLAMABAD, July 13 (KUNA) -- More than 10 militants and a soldier were killed and several were wounded in latest clashes between the two sides in Pakistani tribal agency, close to Afghan border, said officials.
Clashes erupted between the paramilitary troopers and Taliban militants in Dabori area of Orakzai tribal agency amid the security forces were conducting operation, security officials told KUNA.
They said more than 10 militants were killed and several were wounded. At least one soldier was also killed and two were wounded.
More than 200 militants have been killed since the military launched operation in the agency in March to flush out militants. (end).
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