Troops kill 13 Taliban in Swat as refugees return

[Coventina]

Source: Associated Press

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani troops killed 13 militants in the latest clashes in the Swat Valley, the army said Wednesday, underscoring the region's fragile security even as refugees displaced by fighting return home.

One clash occurred near Kabal town, which lies across the river from Mingora, the Swat Valley's main city. Kabal has been considered a likely hide-out of the Swat Taliban's leadership.

Acting on a tip from residents, security forces raided a house in the town late Tuesday night where militants were believed to be hiding, said Sajjad Kasi, an army spokesman. The insurgents opened fire on the troops as they entered the building, and six militants were killed in the ensuing battle, Kasi said.

The military said in a statement that it had killed eight alleged insurgents, including two foreigners, in Kabal, while one soldier died in the exchange of fire. It was not possible to immediately reconcile the discrepancy in casualty numbers. The statement said five other suspected militants died in other clashes.



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[ohio2007]

1. refugees are 'fresh meat' for the Taliban to exploit

The more that return, the more will be victimized, robbed and intimidated. Hope the Pak govt honors thier pledge to them that they will be safe.... as long as they join the neighborhood block watch