12 militants killed in Operation Rah-e-Nijaat

At least 12 militants have been killed during the last 24 hours in Operation Rah-e-Nijaat in South Waziristan, Dunya News reported on Saturday. Five officials were also injured in the battle. Security forces seized heavy weapons while a large area of Makeen has been cleared of the militants. Forces have taken control of all the leading roads which join Makeen, Laddah and Sararogha. Forces are strengthening their hold in Sararogha and Laddah while search and clearance operation is also underway. Curfew has been imposed on Bannu-Miran Shah Road for indefinite period of time. On the other hand, 8 militants have been arrested from Swat during search operation.