MIRANSHAH, Jan 09 (INP): At least extremists were reported killed in an exchange of fire with security forces here on Friday.

Official sources said that the clash took place in tehsil Dattakhel area of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) where militants offered resistance during operation of the security forces.

In cross firing which continued for more than an hour, six extremists were killed while others fled away.

The security personnel recovered heavy automated weapons from the possession of extremists killed during the clash.

Placing a strict cordon of in the area the security forces launched search operation but no arrest was made.

INP