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Several Afghan Taliban personnel killed in alleged retaliatory action along border: Pakistan officials

The Hindu17 October 2026, 19:56 UTCAfghanistan

The firing was reported in the Taida sector, Upper Kurram and Ghuz Garhi areas, where the Afghan Taliban allegedly opened fire to facilitate the cross-border infiltration of militants, says security official

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