Pakistani security forces kill 15 militants
Officials said Pakistani security forces killed 15 militants, including a senior commander, in separate clashes, as they seek to rout the Taliban from northwestern areas.
Major Mushtaq Ahmed said today 10 suspects were killed in overnight fighting following a raid on a militant hideout in Swat Valley, which was the site of a major offensive this summer.
Maj Ahmed said detained militant commander Abu Faraj died in the fighting while leading troops to the site near Kabal.
He said the militant had been captured in September and accused of suicide bombings in the area.
Local official Adalat Khan said five other militants were killed when security forces repelled attacks on three checkpoints in the Bajur area that borders Afghanistan.
