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The security forces have killed 14 terrorists and apprehended few others while four soldiers were injured in Swat and Bunnu, an update issued on Operation Rah-e-Raast by ISPR said. Security forces during search operation at Banjut in Swat recovered 50 mules loaded with arms and ammunition, medicines and ration items and also apprehended few terrorists. During search operation at Thana an IED went off causing injuries to a soldier. As result of operation at Tahirabad in Mingora the security forces recovered surgical equipment, nine hand grenades and office furniture from the house of a terrorist. Security forces conducted search at Dadhra and recovered one hand grenade and high altitude sleeping bag besides securing area of Tighak Banda and Gakhe Banda. During exchange of fire with terrorists two soldiers were injured at Pir Patai ridge. A combing operation around Uchrai Sar - Ziarat Khapa - Datpanrai was carried out by the security forces and recovered two Small Machine Guns and one gas mask. The security forces engaged terrorists hideouts at Tiligram where 14 terrorists were killed in exchange of fire. Large quantity of ammunition and explosives, 4 IEDs, one 14.5 gun barrel and 26 detonators were also recovered. Security forces confiscated 2,156 rounds of Small Machine Gun, 9,728 rounds of Light Machine Gun, 7 grenades, 8 magazines of Small Machine Gun, from a single cabin vehicle at Kharkhanai Chowk, in Dir. An IED planted by terrorists exploded near a civil vehicle at village Sarati Sherangal, Upper Dir, resultantly one child died and 10 civilians were injured. Security forces conducted search operation at Rajgae Kandao in Buner and apprehended two terrorists alongwith 5 Kgs explosives. Terrorists fire raided at Jani Khel Fort in Bannu with mortars and small arms fire, which caused injuries to a policemen and a soldier.
