At least 19 killed near Pak-Afghan border

At least 19 suspected terrorists were killed and several injured in the exchange of fire which resulted in the death of four military men in Shawal area near the Pak-Afghan border.

In a statement the Inter-Services Public Relations said that ground forces surrounded a group of alleged terrorists in Mangroti area near the Pak-Afghan border, reports Dawn.

However, this information could not be independently verified as there is limited access to the war-torn region.

The ISPR said that the deceased security personnel have been identified as Capt Umair, Havaldar Hakim and Sepoy Hameed and Sepoy Rashid.