Mohmand Agency: Security forces kill 12 militants

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Mohmand Agency: Security forces kill 12 militants

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Security forces also took control of key cliffs during the five-day long operation.

31 July,2011 01:59 am

Two security personnel men died during the security forces operation in Manzari Chena, Tora Bahra, Anargai and Spina Bahra areas of Baizai tehsil in Mohmand Agency along the Afghan border.At least 12 militants have been killed during the five-day operation, including militant commander Tofan Zai.The security forces also defused several bombs planted by militants along the road in Shanikhel and Dobakhel areas. The political administration arrested about 50 tribesmen under collective territorial responsibility clause of Frontier Crimes Regulation.Meanwhile, security forces recovered army uniforms and weapons from two empty houses in Achar Bala area of Upper Dir.Security forces also took control of key cliffs that would enable the forces to monitor the Pak-Afghan border and they could seize the infiltrators.