2 militants killed in Darra operation

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KOHAT: The security forces Monday claimed killing two militants during a search operation in Akhorwal area of Darra Adamkhel on Monday.

Sources said the security forces, backed by gunship helicopter, launched a search operation following an exchange of gunfire with the militants in Akhorwal area and pounded the hideouts of the militants. Two suspected militants were killed and another three were injured.

One of the militants was identified as Roid Khan while the identity of the other could not be ascertained. The injured were taken to an undisclosed location for interrogation. It was learnt that the militants were affiliated to the group of Taliban commander Tariq Afridi belonging to Darra Adamkhel and affiliated to the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan. Sources said six suspected persons were arrested during the search operation elsewhere in Darra Adamkhel.