PESHAWAR: At least ten security personnel were killed by the Afghan militants in Upper Dir area, DawnNews reported.

The security forces’  team was patrolling on the Pak-Afghan border when it was attacked by the militants who crossed the border.

The sources said that at least ten security personnel were missing after the incident.

In a retaliation activity, Pakistani security forces killed 15 militants.

On the information of militants’ presence in the area, the patrolling team was sent there, sources said.