8 troops, 23 militants killed in Khyber Agency clashes

PESHAWAR: At least twenty-three militants were killed and eight security men lost their lives in fresh clashes that took place in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency on  Friday.

Clashes between security forces and militants killed 23 militants in Tirah Valley while eight troops were also martyred, security sources told.

On the other hand, two members of Aman Lashkar died when their vehicle was targeted with a remote-controlled bomb. Two others were also injured in the attack who were shifted to the nearby hospital for treatment, sources added