Twirp : Terrorist Wahabi Islamic Republic Pakistan 3

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<b>FC man martyred, several militants killed in Dir operation</b>

ISLAMABAD : The Frontier Corps has launched a new operation against militants in Dir on the request of provincial government and people, ISPR said on Sunday.

Security forces are targeting suspected militants’ hideouts situated in Lal Qila and Islam Pura areas of Lower Dir.

Earlier, a fierce gunbattle erupted between militants and security forces, killing a large number of militants, including a key commander.

While one security personnel was also martyred in the operation.

The ISPR said that gunbattle was underway at Lal Qila area.

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