Swat Taliban commander killed in Pak army offensive

Thursday, July 16, 2009, 12:36 [IST]

Peshawar, July (ANI): The Pakistan Army has killed wanted militant leader, Abu Laith and 13 other Taliban insurgents in the ongoing Swat offensive.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Laith was killed during a search operation in the Peuchar region of the valley.

According to an ISPR statement, two foreigners were also killed in the operation.

"The security forces carried out search operation in Akhund Killay near Kabal and killed eight militants, including two foreigners. One soldier embraced shahadat and three soldiers including an officer were injured during exchange of fire," The News quoted the ISPR, as saying. (ANI)

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