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21 militants killed, 3 soldiers martyred in Swat operation
[Geo News] Security forces killed 21 more militants in the past 24 hours in pockets of the northwest, while three soldiers were martyred. According to the ISPR, in the last 24 hours, 21 miscreants-terrorists were killed and 18 apprehended in various areas of Swat, whereas three soldiers embraced shahadat (martyrdom).ŽŽ Most of the suspected militants were killed on the outskirts of Charbagh, a Taliban stronghold about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from SwatŽŽs main town Mingora, which the government has said it has already cleared of militants. ŽŽSecurity forces have successfully secured Alam Gunj, Waliabad and Gulibagh (north of Charbagh). Fourteen miscreants-terrorists were killed and 18 apprehended in Charbagh and Alam Gunj areas,ŽŽ the statement said. One soldier was killed near Charbagh, while the other military and insurgent deaths occurred in other areas of Swat and nearby districts. Up to 2.4 million people have fled their homes since the offensive began in the districts of Lower Dir on April 26, Buner on April 28 and Swat on May 8.Posted by: Fred 2009-06-03 |
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