Pakistani security forces claim to have killed 11 Islamic militants in an operation in the restive South Waziristan tribal district that borders Afghanistan. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military's media wing, said in a statement late on January 5 that an intelligence-based operation was carried out in the Wana region of South Waziristan. Those killed in the operation included a commander and two would-be suicide bombers, the statement said. The region has been the frequent target of militant attacks recently. There has been no comment from the banned Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) so far. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal, click here.
Pakistani Military Claims Killing Of 11 Militants In Restive District Bordering Afghanistan
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