(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Pakistani troops repelled a cross-border attack by
militants based in Afghanistan, killing 11 rebels
and arresting one, the military said Tuesday, according to dpa.
Three paramilitary troops were killed in the clash when the attackers
stormed a Pakistani post in Spinwam area of North Waziristan tribal
region, it said.
Several militants fled back across the border, leaving behind bodies
of their comrades, it said.
The attack occurred a day after Pakistan asked Afghanistan and
international forces to take action against militants
fleeing an offensive in North Waziristan.
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.