Parachinar, July 7ANI): At least 40 militants have been killed in a clash with Pakistan security forces in Kurram Agency, according to official and tribal sources.
Sources said that a fierce clash took place between militants and security forces in the Manato area of Kurram Agency on Thursday, leaving 40 militants dead and three soldiers injured.
Backed by tanks and gunship helicopters, Pakistani security forces made advances in Karawat, Dumbaki, Khalwat and Badama areas, said the sources, adding that the forces faced stiff resistance in the Murghan, Manato and Pongey areas.
Meanwhile, people from several areas in central tehsil of Kurram Agency have left their homes for safer places.
Officials said about 517 families had been registered at the Durrani camp in Sadda, The News reports.
Reports suggested that a total of 5,000 families have already migrated from the affected areas. (ANI)
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