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| 15 Taliban killed in Kurram operation |
| 2008-08-22 |
| Around 10 to 15 Taliban were reportedly killed when the Frontier Corps (FC) launched an operation against the warring tribes in the volatile Kurram Agency, sources in the Interior ministry said here on Wednesday. The operation was launched after the 72-hour deadline given by Adviser to the Prime Minister on Interior Rehman Malik to affect a ceasefire and restore calm to the agency lapsed. A Jirga from Hangu was dispatched to the agency to restore calm there but both sides violated the ceasefire. Consequently, the FC was directed to take action against those violating the law. Sources said ample time was given to the warring factions to stop the fighting but when all the appeals went unheeded the FC was directed to take action against the troublemakers. In the first clash between the militants and the FC, at least 10 to 15 militants were killed, sources added. Meanwhile, a press release of the interior ministry said Rehman Malik, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Interior, is closely monitoring the situation in the Kurram Agency and has reiterated that any violation of the ceasefire would be effectively dealt with. The FC has been given a go ahead to take action as deemed necessary in case of violation of the ceasefire. On the other hand, a Jirga has sought more time to bring peace to the area. Regarding Bajaur, the ministry said a Frontier Corps post at Matak was assaulted by 300-400 Taliban militants on Tuesday night. The FC troops fought back and repulsed the attack, inflicting heavy casualties on the militants. There was no casualty of FC troops. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 A Jirga from Hangu was dispatched to the agency to restore calm there but both sides violated the ceasefire. Damn! It seems like that always happens... |
| Posted by: tu3031 2008-08-22 08:34 |