Rawalpindi - June 30, 2009:
Update Operation (Rah e Rast) 30 June 2009
1.
During last 24 hours, Security forces killed 18 terrorists while 23 were apprehended from Swat and Dir. 3 soldiers embraced shahadat and 8 Soldiers including 3 Officers were injured. Security forces also recovered 1 explosive laden vehicle.
2.
It has been reliably learnt that during clearance of Biha valley, 18 wounded terrorists, who could not have been taken to safety, were slaughtered by their own people on orders of their commanders.
3. Swat
a. Shah Dheri. Security forces commenced operation to secure Shah Dheri from two directions. From north, Samai Killile was secured. In the process 3 soldiers embraced shahadat and 5 soldiers including 2 officers got injured. From the east security forces secured Bhoka, Dande and Yakh Tangai Sar. During this operation 3 soldiers including an officer were injured.
b. Security forces commenced clearance and search operation around Rahatkot, and Jukhtai south east of Fatehpur and recovered 1 explosive laden vehicle from the house of Dua Khan and 1 red colour Double Cabin vehicle was also blown up. During exchange of fire with terrorists, 8 terrorists were killed.
c. Security forces conducted search and sweep operation in areas around Matta and Wanai. On a tip off by locals, 8 terrorists were engaged and killed.
d. Security forces conducted clearance and search operation at Balasur and apprehended two suspected terrorists Mian Afil Zada and Aziz Ahmed.
e. Security forces conducted clearance and search operation at Sambat in which terrorist Muhammad Raheem alias Bhai son of Gulpur Jan was apprehended.
3. Dir. Lashkar conducted house to house search and burnt 15 terrorists hideouts. During exchange of fire with terrorists 2 terrorists were killed and 20 were apprehended.
4. Buner.
An IED exploded near traffic police check post at Swari Bazaar, resultantly 2 policemen and 2 civilians were injured.
5. SWA.
Reportedly, parents of young boys, who were forcibly taken for suicide training by Baitullah Mehsood group, have demanded release of their siblings. However, Baitullah Mehsood has flatly refused to release them at any cost.
6. Security of IDPs Camps
a. 8-10 individuals impersonating as army officials searched luggage of IDPs at Fazal Kallay Camp, Mardan and took away gold ornaments, Rs. 25,000/- and other valuables on 18 June 2009.
b. In another incident, at Garhi Gohati, Swabi, unknown persons reportedly checked cards of IDPs on 23 Jun 09.
c. IDPs are requested to contact on following telephone numbers on any suspicion and help. (091-5287457, 0300-355177 or 0923-631494-6)
7. Relief Activities / Restoration Services
a. 16 trucks carrying food and relief items despatched for IDPs to Bunnu.
b. 1000 IDPs residing at Rawalpindi / Islamabad have been provided food items.
c. Electricity, PTCL, Mobile service and Sui Gas facilities have been made functional in Besham, Darmal, Shung and Darmang in Shangla District.
d. Most of the IDPs of Buner have returned to their villages.
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