12 Taliban killed along Afghan-Pak border | World News - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

12 Taliban killed along Afghan-Pak border

IANS | By, Kabul
Aug 26, 2007 04:36 PM IST

Afghan and US-led coalition forces killed over 12 Taliban militants along the Afghan-Pakistan border.

Afghan and US-led coalition forces killed over 12 Taliban militants along the Afghan-Pakistan border, a coalition statement said on Sunday.

HT Image
HT Image

Some militants attacked an observation post for one of the military bases in the eastern Paktika province on Saturday, the statement said.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

After the Pakistani military gave permission to fire on the targets in Pakistan, the forces' counter fire batteries destroyed six confirmed insurgent firing sites, three on each side of the Afghan-Pak border, it added.

Observation posts in that area are attacked by insurgents on a regular basis due to their close proximity to the border and placement along a volatile region of the Afghan-Pakistan border, the statement said.

"This incident demonstrates Pakistan is making significant contributions to the war on terror by denying safe haven to Al-Qaeda and Taliban extremist fighters who try to hide in their country," said coalition spokesman Vanessa R Bowman.

Afghanistan has been accusing Pakistan of not doing enough to fight terrorists on it soil, a claim flatly rejected by Pakistani authorities.

Unlock a world of Benefits with HT! From insightful newsletters to real-time news alerts and a personalized news feed – it's all here, just a click away! - Login Now!

Get Latest World News along with Latest News from India at Hindustan Times.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Friday, March 29, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On