Pakistani forces kill 10 militants

By IRNA,

Islamabad : Pakistani forces have killed 10 more militants in a bloody clash in the restive Swat valley on Monday, the military said.

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The Security Force backed by gunship helicopters and artillery fire pounded the militants’ positions in Khawazakhela area of Swat, a military spokesman said.

There was no reaction from the Taliban.

“The forces inflicted heavy losses to miscreants,” the army spokesman said.

Several houses of militants and Taliban fighters have been destroyed, he said.

He said the militants suffered heavy casualties in two days operation at Khawazakhela.

The people have run to safe places after the deadly skirmishes.

The military official said search operation has almost been completed in some parts of Khwazakhela.