Peshawar, Jul 13 (PTI) An officer of the Pakistan army and a solider were killed on Tuesday during a clash with the terrorists in the restive tribal district, bordering Afghanistan.

In a statement, the army said that security forces conducted an operation in Zewa, Kurram district on reported presence of three terrorists.

During intense exchange of fire with terrorists, a Captain and a soldier were killed, it said.

All terrorists were killed during the operation.

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mehmood Khan has expressed grief and sorrow over the death of soldiers in the clash.

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