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Six militants killed, 3 soldiers martyred in Malakand: ISPR
[Geo News] Security forces continued search and clearance operation in Swat and Malakand during last 24 hours. According to ISPR, security forces conducted rescue operation near Dardial, Swat and successfully rescued Dr Shamsher Khan, brother of MPA M Ali, who was abducted for ransom by terrorists 2 months back. A number of weapons alongwith ammunition were also seized from the hideout. During search operation at Damgarh and Mamderai, security forces killed five terrorists and apprehended as many others along with SMGs. During exchange of fire with terrorists, 3 soldiers including a Junior Commissioned Officer embraced Shahadat. Security forces discovered a cave and 10 dead bodies of terrorists inside cave during search operation at Kalagai Banda. Local terrorist commander Sardar Ali and Qalagai Banda Nazim who was facilitator of terrorists were apprehended alongwith 3 vehicles. Security forces conducted search operation in area around Piochar and recovered 216 boxes of ammunition of various calibers from the hideouts of terrorists. Security forces carried out search operation at Ganjir near Topsin resultantly 1 terrorist was killed and 1 was apprehended. Posted by: Fred 2009-07-22 |
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