15 terrorists killed during Security forces operation in SWA: ISPR.

Rawalpindi, October 21, 2009 (Frontier Star): In last 24 hours, fifteen terrorists have been killed during Security forces operation in SWA, ISPR says. According to the ISPR, Security forces losses are three security forces personnel including an officer embraced shahadat and seven 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. Security forces have made good progress and cleared Khaisura village linking up with Tiarza fort. During the operation eight terrorists have been killed. Many houses of this village were converted into bunkers. Heavily fortified bunkers having 2 meters thick concrete walls have been discovered. 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. During search of houses of Uzbeks, converted into bunkers around Sher Wangi, 105 bottles of Liquor were discovered. 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 were recovered in the operation. After receiving an intercept regarding a suicide mission, security forces raided a house at Tiligram and killed the potential suicide bomber when he was getting ready for the suicide mission. 2 terrorists voluntarily surrendered to security forces at Tiligram, Tutan Banda. Security forces conducted search operation at Shalpin near Khawazakhela and apprehended 10 suspects. Security forces conducted search operation at Dabsar near Martung and apprehended 1 terrorist (relative of commander Nazar). Before the start of operation Rah-e-Nijat, a total of 11,089 families (80,507 individuals) are registered at D I Khan and Tank. After the operation to date 4490 families (41570 individuals) have been registered at D I Khan and Tank. 4,735 cash cards have been distributed amongst the IDPs of Waziristan.

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