In upper Kurram, terrorists launched a three-pronged attack on a check-post in Marghan Kandao area.—File Photo

PARACHINAR / KALAYA: Thirty-one militants and a military officer were killed in gun-battles and shelling in two tribal regions on Wednesday, sources said.

In upper Kurram, terrorists launched a three-pronged attack on a check-post in Marghan Kandao area. The forces retaliated and the gunfight continued for some time.

The sources said that Major Sikandar of Special Operation Group was martyred and a security man wounded, adding that 20 attackers were killed and several others injured in the fighting.

In upper Orakzai Agency, security forces destroyed six militant hideouts and a double-cabin vehicle in Koranchi and Dapar Parari areas. Nine militants were reportedly killed.

The militants attacked a post in Ghundai Makki.

The security forces in retaliatory fire killed two militants.—Dawn Report

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