ISLAMBAD: Security forces killed at least 28 Taliban in clashes in various areas of Swat and Mohmand Agency on Wednesday, said the ISPR. Those killed include a most-wanted Taliban commander from Peochar – Abu Laith, who was targeted during a search operation in Peochar. “Fifteen Taliban were killed in clash with a lashkar in Mohmand Agency’s Amber area,” said the ISPR. Eight Taliban were killed during a search operation in Akhund Kalle near Kabal. One soldier was killed and three injured.
Troops conducted a search operation in Reema area and killed three Taliban there, while one Taliban was killed during in Chuprial. At least 16 Taliban were also arrested in a search-and-clearance operation in Swat and after a gunbattle in Darra Adam Khel. The forces arrested 11 Taliban in Darra Adam Khel, including local commander Rafiuddin. According to APP, troops unearthed a tunnel used by Taliban as a “torture cell” and took control of Shamozai.