43 militants killed in Pakistan's tribal area
ISLAMABAD. September 1. KAZINFORM As many as 43 militants have been killed and 50 others arrested during ongoing operations in northwest Pakistan's tribal area, local TV channel reported Tuesday, Kazinform refers to Xinhua.
According to local officials, security forces launched military operation in Bara area of Khyber tribal agency, and four militants strongholds were destroyed and large quantity of weapons and devices were recovered, the private TV Express reported.
Tariq Hayat, Political Agency of Khyber Agency, said the action is underway against those who challenge the writ of the government, adding the dead militants include two important commanders Murad and Habibur Rehman.
Tariq Hayat said three security personnel were injured in the operation, adding the operation will continue until Bara is cleared, Kazinform cites Xinhua. See www.chinaview.cn for full version.