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Monday, August 29, 2011

Toll climbs 37 in Chitral attack

CHITRAL: The toll of martyrs in cross-border attack on Pak posts near Chitral has mounted to 37 as 5 more bodies were recovered on Sunday.

More than 300 Afghan terrorists on Saturday attacked the Chitral Scouts leaving 32 security personnel dead.
It was the latest in a series of attacks launched by terrorists having sanctuaries in Afghanistan’s Kunar and Nooristan provinces.
The last ceremonies of several of the martyrs are offered in their native towns on Sunday.
Out of 32 martyrs, 22 were scout officials, 5 were levies and border police each. As many as 20 terrorists were also killed in retaliation. Online