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Swat forces gain control of key mountain peak
[Geo News] Security forces have succeeded in establishing control on a very important mountain peak in terms of defence 1747 in Shaprial, Swat following a fierce fight with militants. A number of hideouts of the militants have been destroyed in the valley and the militants have been forced retreat to Bihaa valley, officials said. The militants were targeting the forces from an important mountain peak at the height of 1747. The mountain stands between Peochar and Bihaa valley. It was indispensable for the security forces to gain control of this strategically important position. Therefore, the forces decided to launch massive offensive to secure this position. The security forces approached the mountain from three sides and succeeded in clearing of the militants after fierce fighting. It was later discovered that militants had built many of their hideouts in dozens of feet long tunnels in the mountain. The militants were forced to leave all these tunnels. Written material explaining the methods of preparing various improvised explosives was found from these training facilities.Posted by: Fred 2009-06-21 |
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