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44 Taliban Fighters Killed in Orakzai by Pakistani Forces,

June 7, 2010

 

The Daily Times, Pakistan, Monday, June 07, 2010

HANGU:

Pakistani Security forces killed 44 Taliban fighters and injured another 11 in various areas of Upper Orakzai on Sunday.

The Pakistani forces killed 15 Taliban fighters and injured another 11 in Zakhtan and Balkhtan areas of Upper Orakzai while gaining complete control of the areas.

 Also, the Pakistani forces engaged the Taliban fighters in Ghalju, headquarters of Upper Orakzai, killing 20 fighters.

Troops also destroyed seven vehicles in use by the Taliban fighters, as they targeted their  hideouts in Kasha and Tuti Maila areas, killing nine Taliban fighters. staff report

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\06\07\story_7-6-2010_pg7_3

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