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| Action against militants follows search operation in Lower Dir |
| 2009-07-30 |
| [Geo News] Security forces' successful operations against militants continue in Lower Dir while restive Tehsil Maidan has almost been cleared of militants. Forces action against militants is on in Tehsil Maidan where area up to Lal Qila has been cleansed of militants. Action has now been stretched to Qambar area in Tehsil Maidan where operation is being carried out even in evenings and nights. Security forces target militants hideouts during nights with the help of tanks. Heavy arms including TCC9 tanks, 7mm mortar and 130 mm medium artillery guns are being used in different areas of Tehsil Maidan which is proving effective. Security forces claim that the backbone of the militants has been broken. Militants positions are being pounded with heavy artillery from Headquarters in Lal Qila and Taimer Gara. Qambar market has been purged of militants while there are reports of militants presence in the adjoining areas. |
| Posted by:Fred |