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| India-Pakistan |
| 12 militants killed in search operation; army Major martyred |
| 2009-07-21 |
| [Geo News] Security forces carried out search and clearance operations in different areas of Swat and Malakand during the last 24 hours. According to ISPR, security forces conducted search and clearance operation at Talgai near Madyan areas of Swat and apprehended 2 wanted terrorists Fazal -e- Haq and Khair ul Ghafoor. Security forces conducted search operation at Mano Derai near Piochar and recovered 17 boxes of ammunition of various calibres and 2 walkie talkie sets. Security forces confiscated 1 Potohar jeep fully prepared for suicidal attack, 2 prepared cylinder IEDs, 1 suicide jacket during clearance operation at Matta. Search operation at village Gul Shah near Bar Durshkhela, Tatal and Mria Mai led to exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists. Two terrorists commanders Taj alias Zarqavi and Commander Zulqarnain were killed. A machine gun alongwith 3 magazines, one 30 bore Pistol, and a bandolier were recovered. Clearance operations were conducted at Mira Banda, Dakku Banda, Kund Banda, Pir Patai Banda and Kamyari Banda, Pinorai Banda and Chur Banda in which commander Akbar's house was destroyed while terrorists commander Hamood was apprehended at Dardial alongwith 2 Parados. Security forces conducted search and clearance operation at Kamyrai near Dardial. During exchange of fire with terrorists, Major Zahid embraced Shahadat. Reportedly 12 terrorists were killed in exchange of fire with Security Forces. |
| Posted by:Fred |