Violence In Pakistan's Swat As Displaced Head Home -- AFP
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AFP) — Pakistani troops killed six militants in the Swat valley, where the government has bussed home thousands of civilians displaced by a military offensive, officials said.
Pakistan says the pace of returns to the northwest district has quickened this week but fresh violence is likely to exacerbate fears about security after two months of fierce fighting between government forces and Taliban militants.
"Six militants were killed when troops retaliated and returned fire after a rebel attack on an army checkpost in Kabal town on Tuesday night," a military official told AFP on condition of anonymity.
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