20 Taliban militants killed in NW Pakistan

At least 20 militants were killed and 40 others injured in shelling by Pakistani security forces today (September 17) in a troubled northwestern tribal region, where the army is conducting an operation against the local Taliban.

Gunship helicopters fired shells at militant hideouts in Bajaur Agency of North West Frontier Province. More than 200 Taliban fighters have been killed in fierce clashes in the restive tribal area since Thursday.

At least 20 militants were killed and 40 others injured in continued shelling of militant positions in the tribal region, state-run PTV reported.

Security forces have claimed that over 1,000 militants have been killed in Bajaur Agency since the army launched an operation against the Taliban in the area some six weeks ago.

(With inputs from PTI)

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