Militants Clash with Security Forces in Northwest Pakistan
At least three militants were killed and 11 others were injured in a clash after attacking a convoy of security forces in northwest Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The incident took place in the Sra Khawra area of Kurram district, prompting a search operation by local security forces.
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At least three militants were killed and 11 others were injured after an attack on a convoy of security forces returning from an operation in northwest Pakistan. The confrontation erupted in the Sra Khawra area of Kurram district within the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to local security sources.
Local security officials reported that the clash ensued between the militants and the security personnel, leading to casualties on both sides. Search operations have been launched in the region to apprehend the remaining assailants.
The incident highlights the ongoing instability in the region, where security forces frequently encounter militant activity during their operations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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