MINGORA, Nov 18: Seven militants and one soldier were killed as military operation continued in Swat on Tuesday.

According to an ISPR press release, troops on patrol came under attack in Kanju area and one soldier was killed. Seven militants were killed and several others injured when troops attacked militants’ positions in Akhund Kalley, Zora, Dagai and other areas of Kabal tehsil. Security forces arrested 27 militants.

Meanwhile, Brig Haroon Malik distributed cheques for Rs46.5 million among 20 people affected by the operation in the valley.

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