Peshawar: 3 militants killed amid ongoing fighting with security forces

Peshawar: 3 militants killed amid ongoing fighting with security forces
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Summary PESHAWAR: The militants have once again resorted to firing in Pawaka area of Peshawar.


As many as three militants have been killed while exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists is still underway at Shah Mehmood quarters near Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar, Dunya News reported on Sunday.

 

The Pakistan Air Force base inside the Bacha Khan International Airport came under an attack by militants, with a simultaneous rocket barrage, resulting in the killing of 9 people, including five militants, and injuries to 40 others on Saturday night.

 

Earlier, the PAF Spokesperson Group Captain Tariq Mehmood said in a statement that full control over the Peshawar Airport was taken and flights were resumed. He stated that a search and clear operation in and around the base was culminated in the early hours of Sunday morning that started at 11PM.

 

However, the militants have again resorted to firing.

 

 

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