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Friday, June 19, 2009

Troops kill 34 militants in latest Swat, Dir clashes: ISPR

Security force in action good for nation

Security forces have secured the areas around Kabbal and Kotlai in Swat and have commenced a clearance operation in Shamozai area.According to ISPR, 34 terrorists were killed and seven were apprehended in Malakand while five security personnel received injuries on Wednesday and Thursday.Security forces carried out a clearance operation around Mingora and recovered 15 rifles, while five suspected terrorists were also apprehended including Mohtamum Madrassa Fiaz during search operation at Shahpur. During a consolidation operation at Tutan Banda, six terrorists were killed.In Dir, the security forces apprehended two suspected terrorists at Shewa and also recovered 1 light machine gun, 60 rounds, a TT pistol and one pair of binoculars.Security also forces conducted a search operation at Nimazgai area of Upper Dir. During an exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces, six terrorists were killed.So far the Army has distributed 4,517 tons rations including relief items collected from all Corps Headquarters, Civilians and NGOs amongst the IDPs of Malakand.21,587 cash cards amounting to Rs. 539.675 million have been distributed among the IDPs.A new camp for IDPs named ‘Fameelo’ is being established at Jalozai.