[Dawn] Twelve militants were killed as troops pressed a major offensive in South Waziristan on Saturday. 'In last 24 hours, 12 terrorists have been killed, and five soldiers, including two officers, were injured,' the military said in a statement.According to ISPR, troops have been making advance besides consolidating their regained positions on all axes.
On Jandola-Sararogha axis, troops are consolidating their positions at Sararogha and surrounding heights. The strategic town of Sararogha was the former operational base of slain Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud. During clearance of Sararogha, four terrorists hiding in a compound were killed.
On Shakai-Kaniguram axis, security forces are consolidating their positions in the areas secured so far. Extensive search operations are under way in Laddah and surrounding areas and huge quantities of arms and ammunition have been seized in different areas.
At Tiarza, a 30-feet-long tunnel along with plenty of ammunition was found and destroyed during a search operation at Topparghai, Siga.
Terrorists fired rockets at a security checkpoint at Lundai Nur, leaving two soldiers injured.
On Razmak-Makin axis, troops are clearing Makin on its eastern edge. A large quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered from several compounds in the area. A fleeing vehicle with terrorists on board was engaged and destroyed in which eight terrorists were killed. Three soldiers, including two officers, were injured in firing by terrorists.
During Operation Rah-i-Rast in Swat and Malakand, eight terrorists were captured in Batkhela, Daukadoa, Mingora and Udigram. A terrorist surrendered to security forces at Daukadoa.