Security forces kill 15 terrorists in operation Rah-e-Nijat
Pakistan
Security forces kill 15 terrorists in operation Rah-e-Nijat
At least 15 militants were killed and 7 others injured during last 24 hours in the operation Rah-e-Nijat in South Waziristan. Three security forces personnel including one officer were martyred and 7 others were wounded in the clash. Forces took control of Shangwari Hill and three more villages. According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), on Jandola, Sararogha axis, 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 in Shangwari one officer and one soldier embraced shahadat and four others were wounded in the area, ISPR told. Security forces escalated Pakistani flag on top of the hill after securing it. Forces also took control of nearby village Malik Shahi and killed 7 militants. On Shakai, Ladha axis, 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-meter-thick concrete walls have also been discovered in the area. During search of houses of Uzbeks, converted into bunkers around Sher Wangi, 105 bottles of Liquor were discovered. During the operation security forces recovered 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. The security forces continued to advance towards Laddah and Kotkai while 80 houses of terrorists including Hakimullah Mehsud and Qari Hussain have been demolished. Security forces check post has been established at Manzai Kili west of Mandanna.Security forces are strengthening their positions at area around Spinkai.
