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'Taliban commander among 17 terrorists killed'
ISLAMABAD (updated on: May 24, 2009, 03:27 PST): Security forces have seized huge arms and ammunition dump of terrorists in the terrains of Qambar, while a suicide bomber was killed and explosive laden vehicle destroyed.
During last 24 hours more than 17 terrorists including an important commander were killed while seven terrorists including notorious commander Khurshid alias Qasai (butcher) were arrested in the operation Rah-e-Raast from different parts of Malakand division, Major General Athar Abbas, Director General, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said during his regular briefing on the ongoing military operation.
Information Minister Qamaruz Zaman Kaira was also present in the briefing and informed media about government efforts for the relief of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Kaira said that the shortage of essential commodities including food items has emerged in the areas under military operation, while the food supply was provided to people in the areas, the security forces have cleared from terrorists.
"Food items and other essential commodities were sent to Kalam and Madyan areas of Swat valley, after these areas were cleared", Kaira added. He said that government is collecting complete data of the IDPs to make sure that no miscreant escape under the cover of migrants.
To a question, Information Minister said European Union and the United States are supporting Pakistan for IDPs through the World Food Programme of the United Nations. Athar Abbas said that the security forces have consolidated their positions at Qambar Ridge, which is overlooking Mengora.
During fight at Qambar Ridge, 6 miscreants have been killed and their bodies are lying there. "During search and destroy operation three caves having large quantity of ammunition and rations have been unearthed, besides a transmission station along with base unit", he added.
Athar Abbas said that the operation Rah-e-Raast has entered into an important phase and clearance of Mengora has commenced and areas from circuit house to Makan Bagh including Continental Hotel in the city were cleared. "Entire Mengora City was cordoned of to avoid the escape of terrorists from the city", he added.
He said that security forces have started clearance of Nawan Killi and link up between forces coming from Fiza Ghat to Whataki Chowk and Ayub Bridge to Nawan Killi exchange has been established. Fierce battle and heavy exchange of fire is taking place at Nishat Chowk of Mengora city, he added.
"One suicide bomber was shot dead, while one explosive laden vehicle was destroyed at Makanzai area of Mengora, while terrorists' hideouts at Hira School Sharifabad was pounded and a number of terrorists have been reportedly killed", Abbas said, adding that a notorious terrorist commander Khurshid alias Qasai (butcher) was arrested by security forces from Watakai area.
He said that the security forces have advanced in Peochar Valley and the terrorists are on the run in small groups from the Peochar valley. It has shattered the myth of terrorists in the Valley and has increased the confidence of local population in armed forces, he added.
To a question regarding the co-operation of local people, spokesman of Pakistan Army said that the local people have voluntarily surrendered weapons kept for protection on the instructions of Security Forces. The locals of Peochar revealed that they were subjected to forced labour and atrocities by miscreants- terrorists, he added.
Security forces have restored the communication link of Matta and Peochar as they successfully secured the vital Wanai Bridge linking the two cities, he said, adding that the security forces are consolidating their positions around Alam Ganj, Nazarabad, Uchraisar and Wanai Bridge.
Abbas said that the cordon and search operations are being conducted on information of miscreants' arrival in Qambar bazaar. Yesterday, 5 miscreants were killed and one compound destroyed, he added. He said that the security forces have repulsed the attack of terrorists at a security post located north of Qambar Bazar, while security forces have destroyed one vehicle of terrorists near Kalpani post along with four terrorists.
Weapons, large sized batteries and mobiles recovered from the vehicle, he added. Kaira told media that a special helpline was established in Government run television network for IDPs, while a special cell was set up at Press Information Department regarding the help and assistance for the IDPs
brecorder.com
ISLAMABAD (updated on: May 24, 2009, 03:27 PST): Security forces have seized huge arms and ammunition dump of terrorists in the terrains of Qambar, while a suicide bomber was killed and explosive laden vehicle destroyed.
During last 24 hours more than 17 terrorists including an important commander were killed while seven terrorists including notorious commander Khurshid alias Qasai (butcher) were arrested in the operation Rah-e-Raast from different parts of Malakand division, Major General Athar Abbas, Director General, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said during his regular briefing on the ongoing military operation.
Information Minister Qamaruz Zaman Kaira was also present in the briefing and informed media about government efforts for the relief of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Kaira said that the shortage of essential commodities including food items has emerged in the areas under military operation, while the food supply was provided to people in the areas, the security forces have cleared from terrorists.
"Food items and other essential commodities were sent to Kalam and Madyan areas of Swat valley, after these areas were cleared", Kaira added. He said that government is collecting complete data of the IDPs to make sure that no miscreant escape under the cover of migrants.
To a question, Information Minister said European Union and the United States are supporting Pakistan for IDPs through the World Food Programme of the United Nations. Athar Abbas said that the security forces have consolidated their positions at Qambar Ridge, which is overlooking Mengora.
During fight at Qambar Ridge, 6 miscreants have been killed and their bodies are lying there. "During search and destroy operation three caves having large quantity of ammunition and rations have been unearthed, besides a transmission station along with base unit", he added.
Athar Abbas said that the operation Rah-e-Raast has entered into an important phase and clearance of Mengora has commenced and areas from circuit house to Makan Bagh including Continental Hotel in the city were cleared. "Entire Mengora City was cordoned of to avoid the escape of terrorists from the city", he added.
He said that security forces have started clearance of Nawan Killi and link up between forces coming from Fiza Ghat to Whataki Chowk and Ayub Bridge to Nawan Killi exchange has been established. Fierce battle and heavy exchange of fire is taking place at Nishat Chowk of Mengora city, he added.
"One suicide bomber was shot dead, while one explosive laden vehicle was destroyed at Makanzai area of Mengora, while terrorists' hideouts at Hira School Sharifabad was pounded and a number of terrorists have been reportedly killed", Abbas said, adding that a notorious terrorist commander Khurshid alias Qasai (butcher) was arrested by security forces from Watakai area.
He said that the security forces have advanced in Peochar Valley and the terrorists are on the run in small groups from the Peochar valley. It has shattered the myth of terrorists in the Valley and has increased the confidence of local population in armed forces, he added.
To a question regarding the co-operation of local people, spokesman of Pakistan Army said that the local people have voluntarily surrendered weapons kept for protection on the instructions of Security Forces. The locals of Peochar revealed that they were subjected to forced labour and atrocities by miscreants- terrorists, he added.
Security forces have restored the communication link of Matta and Peochar as they successfully secured the vital Wanai Bridge linking the two cities, he said, adding that the security forces are consolidating their positions around Alam Ganj, Nazarabad, Uchraisar and Wanai Bridge.
Abbas said that the cordon and search operations are being conducted on information of miscreants' arrival in Qambar bazaar. Yesterday, 5 miscreants were killed and one compound destroyed, he added. He said that the security forces have repulsed the attack of terrorists at a security post located north of Qambar Bazar, while security forces have destroyed one vehicle of terrorists near Kalpani post along with four terrorists.
Weapons, large sized batteries and mobiles recovered from the vehicle, he added. Kaira told media that a special helpline was established in Government run television network for IDPs, while a special cell was set up at Press Information Department regarding the help and assistance for the IDPs
brecorder.com