Four militants, 03 Civilians killed in exchange of fire with security forces in Pak’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

At least four militants and three civilians were killed in a gunbattle between militants and security forces in Pakistan’s restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the Pakistan Army said.

The gunbattle took place when terrorists attacked the security forces in the province’s Bajaur tribal district, the Army’s media wing Inter Services Public Relations said in a statement.

Two soldiers were also killed, it said, adding that the security forces seized explosives and weapons.

The security forces launched a massive search operation in the area to nab the culprits, it added. (Agencies)