The incident broke out at midnight and went on till about 8 am on Tuesday in the province's Janikhel district.

Officials said that the militants targeted a security check post, injuring at least six military men and killing four others in the ensuing battle.

At least a dozen militants were also injured.

Meanwhile, after Taliban claimed that it had gained control over the district, local officials rejected it.

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