Sunday, November 8, 2009

20 extremists killed in last 24 hours: ISPR


RAWALPINDI: In last 24 hours, at least 20 terrorists have been killed and 8 soldiers including an officer were injured during Operation Rah-e-Nijat in South Waziristan Agency.

According to a press release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday, security forces consolidated their positions around Sararogha, Raghzai, Sagar Langer Gel and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition. During encounter 3 terrorists were killed.

Security forces fully dominate and control the entire Shakai – Kaniguram Axis and conducted search operation around the axis.

Search and clearance operation was conducted in Totai, Langar Khel, Tapparghai, Gutsurai, Gadowai, Bangal Khel and Kund Mela.

During search and clearance operation, huge quantity of arms, ammunition and explosives were found.

During encounter, 8 soldiers got injured including an officer and 12 terrorists were killed. A factory for making electrical devices for IEDs (circuits, remote control) was found at Gadawai and huge quantity of circuits and remote controls were recovered.

Security forces conducted clearance and search operation in Bhadur Khel, Manza Kai and Wuchoba.

Terrorists fired with small arms and rockets in Blanki Sar, Lagar Manza, Kund Mela and Makeen, during encounter 5 terrorists were killed.

Security forces discovered a cave used by terrorists in area Nakhtar near Shah Dhari and recovered cache of arms in Operation Rah-e-Rast.

Security forces conducted search operation in Roria near Gulibagh, Shalpin, Walahai and Mingora and apprehended 18 terrorists.

At least 3 terrorists voluntarily surrendered to security forces in Roria and Kabbal.

The security forces continued relief activities. 8,836 Cash Cards were issued amongst the displaced families of Waziristan.

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