50 militants, 20 soldiers killed in clashes in Pakistan

October 07, 2007
Rediff reported that "Fifty pro-Taliban militants and 20 soldiers were killed in clashes in Pakistan's restive North Waziristan tribal region on Sunday" . "Hours after the operation by the security forces began, militants ambushed a military convoy at Hassukhel in North Waziristan, killing at least 10 soldiers and injuring 12 others. Twenty militants were killed when soldiers retaliated, Arshad said, adding that the two sides were still exchanging fire" - It added

Dawn adds that - Local Taliban militants have kidnapped another 28 paramilitary soldiers in the troubled North Waziristan tribal region.

The North West area of Pakistan has been a hotbed for terrorists in Pakistan.

On the other hand Indian Reader's reaction has been mixed. Simon says that - "It would have been a better news if they added a 0 on both sides i.e. 200 and 500. Not a bad news anyway". Mahesh Kasani adds - "50 millitants and 20 soldiers = 70 terrorists in pakistan were dead in clash ... good for world".

However, Adi says that - "Lets not blame the poor soldiers. Who makes them do what they have to. Who gives orders...a handful of selfish politicians whose survival depends on division. My father was in the indian army and he knew lots of pakistani soldiers. Trust me i met some..they are simple humans just like us. But just as sometimes we cannot say no to our bosses."