Army officer, 5 militants killed

Fifteen militants have been killed and seven of their hideouts destroyed in fresh air attacks in lawless tribal region bordering Afghanistan, the military said. "15 terrorists were killed and 7 of their hideouts destroyed in Shawal today (Sunday) through aerial strikes," said a brief statement issued Sunday night. In a second incident in North Waziristan, an army officer was killed when a checkpost came under militant attack on late Sunday, security officials said.
Five militants were also killed during the exchange of fire, which took place in the Dandy Kach village in North Waziristan. "One major embraced martyrdom during the clash.