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Abducted Pakistani men found dead | Abducted Pakistani men found dead |
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Authorities in Pakistan say they have found 22 bodies of tribal elders who were kidnapped by the local Taleban on Monday. | |
The bodies were found in Jandola town in South Waziristan district. | The bodies were found in Jandola town in South Waziristan district. |
The men were kidnapped by militants loyal to Pakistan's top Taleban leader Baitullah Mehsud. | The men were kidnapped by militants loyal to Pakistan's top Taleban leader Baitullah Mehsud. |
The militants overran Jandola, located in the south-eastern tip of the region, after clashes with the Bhittani tribe who are friendly to the government. | The militants overran Jandola, located in the south-eastern tip of the region, after clashes with the Bhittani tribe who are friendly to the government. |
Jandola is an important garrison town in the area, where the Taleban have a strong presence. | Jandola is an important garrison town in the area, where the Taleban have a strong presence. |