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Lashkar kills 14 Taliban in Dir

* ISPR says 21 Taliban killed in various areas of Malakand Division

RAWALPINDI/PESHAWAR: An Upper Dir tribal lashkar (militia) seeking revenge for a deadly mosque bombing has killed 14 Taliban – including commander Chamto Afghani – and burnt the houses of another 13 as they besieged two Taliban strongholds of Shatkas and Mena villages.

Another 21 Taliban were killed in various parts of Malakand Division, according a press release by the ISPR on Monday.

One local security official in Upper Dir said the Taliban were on the run. “[They] are surrounded from both eastern and western sides and are now fleeing the area after leaving their weapons and disguising themselves.”

In Swat, three Taliban were killed in Charbagh after a tip off from the civilian residents during the cordon and search operation.

“Security forces carried out search operations in Bara Banda, Shahdhand Banda and successfully established link up at Damber Sar. During exchange of fire, one terrorist was killed. Security forces also established link up at Shakardara,” the ISPR added. staff report/agencies

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