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Mighty Pak army captures Charbagh
Security forces on Thursday captured Charbagh and re-deployed the police that was withdrawn from the police station after militants had seized the area. A large number of locals welcomed the security forces with Pak fauj zindabad (Long live the Pakistan army) slogans. They showered petals on the security personnel when they advanced from Fizzagut to Sangota, Manglore, Kot and Charbagh.The army also took control of the Manglore Bridge and destroyed an explosives-laden van at Kot. The security forces also destroyed the houses of two militant commanders Sher Muhammad and Sher Malik. Addressing the people who had gathered to welcome the army, Col Sarfraz said the army had come to protect the citizens. He said the government would soon give the people good news regarding the enforcement of Sharia in Malakand division. The security forces also distributed sweets among the residents of the area. A government statement said the security forces and volunteers had taken complete control of Charbagh. It said the public had praised the gallant actions and kind conduct of the security forces. During a search operation, the security forces came across unmanned bunkers on Manglore Bridge. They also seized a huge quantity of locally brewed liquor. Militants headquarters at Darul Uloom Charbagh was also cleared and taken over by the security forces. The statement said the Frontier Constabulary had arrested three miscreants from Bariam and Ayub Bridge checkposts. Earlier, the corps commander along with the GOC monitored the operation and had an aerial view of the area, said the statement. Posted by: Fred 2007-12-14 |
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