The Pakistani Army's press department says six suspected militants were killed in multiple shoot-outs in Tank and North Waziristan on June 29-30, although it was unclear what armed group the authorities were targeting. AP reported that the gun battles were sparked when security forces raided militant refuges in the areas, which are near the border with Afghanistan. A military statement said security troops were acting on credible intelligence on the militants' whereabouts, AP said. Authorities said a clear-out operation was conducted after the raids. To read the original Radio Mashaal story, click here. To read the original story by AP, click here.
Six Militants Reported Killed After Raids In Northwest Pakistan
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- AP
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