Lower Dir: Pak troops thwart cross-border attack, 15 militants killed

Lower Dir: Pak troops thwart cross-border attack, 15 militants killed
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Summary Fifteen militants have been killed in a clash with valiant Pakistani security forces in Lower Dir.

Several terrorists crossed over from Afghanistan and attacked security check posts. Pakistani security forces retaliated, pursued and killed 15 terrorists. One volunteer was killed while three injured as their joined the security reinforcement.Many cross-border attacks have been launched on Pakistani check posts in the recent months. Pakistan have formally lodged protest with the Afghan government and NATO authorities.The Saturday assault came the day US CENTCOM chief Gen James Mattis called up COAS Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani to discuss regional security situation amid strained ties.
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