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Terrorists' command structure dismantled: ISPR
[Geo News] The operation commencing from different directions has linked up at critical Junctions and with securing of Biha valley in the North and Shamozai in the West, main areas occupied by terrorists have been cleared.According to Director General ISPR Maj. Gen. Athar Abbas, their command structure has been totally dismantled, their training centers discovered and destroyed, their recruits either killed or driven away / ran away, their ammunition dumps destroyed and their Headquarters at Peochar, Chaprial, Matta, Khawazakhela, Mingora, Kabal, Banai Baba Ziarat, Sakhra Valley, Saidu Sharif and Biha have been destroyed. During last 24 hours, Security forces killed 18 terrorists in Swat and North Waziristan Agency and also recovered cache of arms, ammunition, while 16 soldiers embraced shahadat including 3 Officers. 6 Soldiers including 1 Officer were injured. A totally unprovoked attack by terrorists on the convoy of security forces with intense fire followed by IEDs at Inzar Kas when convoy was moving from Gharlamai to Wucha Bibi in North Waziristan Agency. Security forces effectively responded the attack, while soldiers including Lieutenant Colonel Tahir, Captain Abid and Lieutenant Zishan embraced Shahadat, whereas 10 terrorists were killed. 12 Soldiers embraced shahadat yesterday while 4 succumbed to injuries later in the Combined Military Hospital, taking the toll to 16. Meanwhile, security forces operating in Swat successfully established link up at Khel Kandao, while operating at Buner and are consolidating their positions in areas around Dangram, Kukarai and Jambil. Security forces secured area around Khazana, Zarra Khela and Garai and are consolidating secured areas of Kabbal, Dhadara, Akhun Khalle, Rangeela, Zarra Khela. Security forces commenced clearance and search from Shalkosar towards Jukhtai and Balasur towardsShah Dheri. Security forces during search operation, apprehended a terrorist Muhammad Raheem alias Bhai resident of Sambat near Shangla. On a tip off Security forces conducted a raid on a compound in Khawazakhela, resultantly 8 terrorists were killed and also recovered few weapons and some explosives. It is heartening to know that hundreds of young men are showing their inclination for induction in community Police force in Upper Dir. Appropriate steps are being taken to recruit them. In Upper Dir Lashkar has further closed on to terrorists trapped in a village Shortkas-Dogdarra. Security forces conducted search operation at Nek Ikthair house at Lower Dir and recovered 11 tons of wheat stolen from World Food Programme on 4 May 09. The wheat has been distributed amongst the IDPs. Tribesmen from Chamarkand and Kamangara areas of Bajaur met security officials and vowed full support to the government and security forces in eradication of the anti state elements. Posted by: Fred 2009-06-30 |
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