At least 14 people were killed and several others injured in a suspected US drone strike in Pakistan's Bajaur tribal agency today. Local TV channel report said two key Taliban commanders and three foreigners were among those killed in the strike. According to official source the drone fired missile in Damadolla area near the house of Taliban leader Moulvi Faqeer. The source feared more causalities as many injured people were reportedly in critical condition.<br/><br/>In Pakistan, army on Saturday claimed to have captured the hometown of Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud in the lawless South Waziristan tribal region, where a major ground offensive was launched against militants a week ago.<br/><br/>The Inter-Services Public Relations said several militants have been killed in the operation to capture Kotkai. There were no details of any casualties among security forces.<br/><br/>Reports from Waziristan said the town was captured overnight and troops subsequently launched an operation to clear the area.<br/><br/>Troops took control of the town after besieging it from several directions over the past few days. Jets and helicopter gunships have been used to pound militant positions during the siege.<br/><br/>The army faced stiff resistance as it captured strategic heights and features overlooking Kotkai.<br/><br/>Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan chief Hakimullah is not present in Kotkai but the capture of the town represents a major propaganda coup for the army in its campaign against militants in South Waziristan.<br/><br/>Kotkai is also the hometown of Hakimullah's close aide Qari Hussain, who is the chief trainer of suicide bombers.