Drone kills 5 militants

Published November 21, 2014

PESHAWAR: At least five suspected militants were killed and two others injured in a US drone strike in Dat­takhel area of North Wazir­istan Agency on Thursday.

According to an intelligence official, the drone fired two missiles at a compound in the area, killing five militants.

However, this could not be verified from independent sources.

The identity of those killed could not be ascertained.

Published in Dawn, November 21st, 2014

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