Forces kill 38 terrorists in last 24 hours: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: The security forces killed at least 38 terrorists and apprehended six others during the last 24 hours. While, six soldiers including an officer embraced Shahadat; 17 soldiers including a Junior Commissioned Officer were injured in Malakand and South Waziristan Agency. According to a press release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), security forces successfully secured Kotlai, Chungai, Zara Khela and commenced operation towards Dagai. During exchange of fire with terrorists, a security forces personnel was injured. Terrorists ambushed security forces vehicle at road Udigram- Akhun Kalle, resultantly 3 soldiers embraced Shahadat seven soldiers were injured. Terrorists fire raided at Shahdand Banda, Devolai and Totan Banda, resultantly three soldiers were injured. Six terrorists were killed in exchange of fire with Security Forces. Security forces commenced clearance operation from Malakand to Thana. A soldier embraced shahadat during exchange of fire with terrorists. Security forces carried out search operation around Peochar, during exchange of fire with terrorists, three terrorists including brother of local terrorists commander Yousaf were apprehended. A complex of 4 tunnels was also destroyed. Security forces cleared villages Swat areas of Babu (2 km north of Biladram), Shakardarra, while 3 terrorists were apprehended and three IEDs were also neutralized. Clearance operation by Security Forces progressing well at Sakhara, Kharakai, Wanai and Lilbant. In Dir area, local elders Jirgas held a meeting with Security Forces on security situation of the area and expressed their support for the Government and Security Forces. Security forces cleared area around Bajaur Agency village Asghar. The forces party was ambushed at Hilal Khel, during heavy exchange of fire with terrorists, an officer Major Afzal and another soldier embraced shahadat and six soldiers were injured. Terrorists had blocked the road between Tanai to Sarwaki in South Waziristan Agency. Road opening and road clearance operations are being conducted from Tanai to Sarwaki. 32 terrorists were killed in Sarwaki in retaliatory fire by Security Forces. The security personnel continued the rescue and relief activities today. All the roads in Mingora city and Takhtaband by pass have been repaired for two way traffic by Army Engineers. Damage was caused to roads by terrorists. Malakand-Mingora road has also been repaired. Sui Gas repair work in city and surrounding villages has been completed except Kabbal and Rahimabad. 500 lines of PTCL exchange are fully functional.