MINGORA, Nov 12: Eight militants and one paramilitary soldier were killed in fierce clashes between security forces and the Taliban in Swat on Wednesday.

According to military officials, troops attacked militants’ positions in Kabal Khas, Zora and Akhund Kalley of Kabal tehsil. They said that one soldier had been killed and two injured during the operation.

Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan claimed that 25 security personnel had been killed in two days of fighting. Security forces are reported to be facing resistance from the militants in Akhund Kalley area.—Correspondent