Pak forces kill 10 Taliban militants in tribal region

Pakistan security forces today killed 10 Taliban militants in the restive northwest tribal region amid a nationwide offensive against terrorists following a string of attacks in the country.
The clash occurred in the mountainous region of Swat district where yesterday five militants and two army personnel were killed in a gun battle.
"Those killed were part of Taliban and were planning to carry out attacks in the district," a security official said.
Another official said the dead bodies of the militants were shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital in Swabi for identification.
Pakistan launched operation 'Radd-ul-Fasaad' -- an Arabic word which translates roughly to 'elimination of discord' -- last month after militants killed more than 125 people in a fresh wave of attacks.

The operations are being carried out on the basis of intelligence and target not only the militants but also their handlers, financiers and supporters.