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Air assault kills 38 militants in Orakzai

Published May 24, 2010
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KALAYA Security forces claimed to have killed 38 militants in air attacks on their hideouts in Orakzai on Sunday. About 21 militants were injured.

Official sources said the attacks were carried out in Gandi Taal, Kote Kali and Ghotak areas of upper tehsil.

Troops cordoned off the area after the air strike and carried out a search operation.

According to unconfirmed reports, four militant commanders were among the dead.

Our Bajaur correspondent adds

 

At least 35 suspected militants surrendered themselves to the authorities in Bajaur on Sunday. The political administration has given one week to militants to surrender. The deadline expires on Friday.

Officials said that the 35 militants had surrendered unconditionally. Officials said that if militants did not surrender they would be expelled and their houses would be destroyed.

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