Militant Commander Among Those Killed In Swat

April 27 2010

Pakistan

Pakistani security forces killed a prominent militant leader Monday after a 12-hour siege in Swat Valley, the Dawn (Pakistan) reports.

Acting on an intelligence tip, security personnel surrounded a house in Kanju in Kabal Tehsil, ultimately killing Ihsanullah (aka Pir) and three comrades, said military officials.

The military said that the militants opened fire as the personnel arrived, but troops were able to breach the wall and enter the house. One militant reportedly blew...

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