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| Six terrorists killed in search operation in S. Waziristan |
| 2009-12-20 |
| [Dawn] As the military offensive continues in South Waziristan, six suspected militants were killed during a search operation in Lawara Punga area near Mana in South Waziristan, an ISPR spokesman informed. Authorities have also arrested a suspected militant commander, Zahidur Rehman, from the Peshawar airport while he was trying to escape to Dubai. Terrorists fired rockets and arms at security forces patrolling the area, which they effectively responded to. According to the Inter-Services Public relations spokesman, security forces have so far secured SAIN Tanga and Malik Shahi areas. Meanwhile, six suspected militants were also arrested in a clearance operation near Pezu while huge cache of arms and ammunitions were recovered in the Shakai Sector. A search operation is also underway in MiramShah. |
| Posted by:Fred |