Ten militants killed during operation by Pak security forces

Ten militants, including a key commander were killed and several others injured during an operation by security forces in Pakistan's restive Bajaur tribal region, officials said today.

Officials of the Frontier Corps said that the operation was conducted in Loesan area of Bajaur Agency. An "important commander" was among those killed, they said.

Pakistani troops have been conducting operations against the Taliban in Bajaur Agency for the past few months.