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Security forces kill 15 terrorists in operation Rah-e-Nijat
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RAWALPINDI: Fifteen terrorists have been killed during Security forces operation in South Waziristan Agency while 3 security personnel including an officer embraced shahadat and seven were injured during the last 24 hours.According to ISPR, security forces have made good progress and cleared Khaisura village linking up with Tiarza fort. During the operation eight terrorists have been killed.
Heavily fortified bunkers having 2 meters thick concrete walls have been discovered in the above village.
At present security forces are conducting search and clearance operation in Sherwangi and surrounding areas along with consolidation at Wuzi Sar and Gurgura Sar. During exchange of fire one soldier embraced shahadat and three were injured.
Security forces are engaged in an intense encounter with terrorists hiding on heights surrounding Kotkai.
After securing Tor Ghundai feature east of Kotkai, security forces are in the process of clearing surrounding heights and caves. During exchange of fire one officer and one soldier embraced shahadat and four were injured.
After securing Malik Shahi, security forces are undertaking clearance operation upto Mizo-Wam. During the operation seven terrorists were killed.
Security forces check post has been established at Manzai Kili west of Mandanna.
Security forces are strengthening their positions at area around Spinkai.
During search of houses of Uzbeks, converted into bunkers around Sher Wangi, 105 bottles of Liquor were discovered.
During the operation security forces recovered 27 hand grenades and 4 rockets; 2 ammunition carrying bags; 7 x 12.7 mm Anti Air Craft guns and 2 x 14.5 mm Anti Air Craft guns along with 2007 mortar rounds; 2 x rifles - 7 mm and 4 x rifles – 303 7x RPG-7; 36 x 82 mm mortar rounds; 1 x 75 mm RR; 14 x 107 mm Single Barrel Rocket Launcher; 18 x 60 mm mortar rounds; 22 IEDs.
Kaira says SWA operation not against any tribe
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Qamar Zaman Kaira Wednesday said terrorists challenging government’s writ will be punished, while 80 percent of terrorist activities have links in South Waziristan.Talking to media after attending cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani to review security situation, the Information Minister said SWA operation is not to target a particular tribe or clan.
Kaira said that Pakistan wants elimination of terrorism from the entire world.
He also said that Federal cabinet has condemned the attacks in Iran, and that Pakistan would fully cooperate with Iran.
Federal minister also told reporters that Pakistan is in favor of having good relations with its neighboring countries.
Regarding Kerry Lugar-Bill, he said that the proposed aid to Pakistan has been increased three times in the revised draft of the bill. The cabinet has been taken in confidence regarding Senator John Kerry’s visit to Pakistan.
Qamar Zaman Kaira further said that country’s nuclear assets are completely safe from any kind of threat.
Kaira told media about the upcoming visit of Turkish Prime Minster to Pakistan, starting from 24th to 26th October. Turkish PM will also address joint session of the Parliament.
Kaira said that total foreign exchange reserves have risen to 14 billion dollars while the inflation rate has been brought down to 10.7 percent.
Regarding elections in AJK he said anyone who wins will be handed over the government. He said no interference will be made in the elections for AJK Assembly’s leader of the house.
