Print Print edition: 2011-01-16

10 extremists killed in Orakzai

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Four extremists were killed in security forces action in Orakzai Agency while six militants were perished when their vehicle ran over a landmine on Saturday, official sources said. Militants had attacked at a security check post in Toda Khura area of Orakzai Agency, which was effectively retaliated by the alert forces. Four militants were killed and two arrested after exchange of fire.
Meantime, a vehicle of militants hit a landmine in Mamozai area of Orakzai Agency, resulting in killing of six insurgents and injuring four others. The vehicle was completely destroyed in the mine blast. A militant commander, Abdul Mannan surrendered to police in Ferozkhel, the sources added.