More than 30 militants were killed in clashes with security forces in Khyber tribal region, official sources said on Saturday. The source said that the forces launched a massive crack down in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency. Five militants were also killed in the area in clashes with Peace Laskhar. Four hideouts and compounds of militants were also destroyed in security forces’ assault. Pakistan’s military has been battling a TTP-led insurgency in country’s northwestern tribal region since 2008. More than 35,000 people, including military personnel have lost during the war against terrorists in the country.
