12 terrorists killed during last 24 hours: ISPR

Dunya News

In last 24 hours, 12 terrorists have reportedly been killed during operation Rah e Nijat, being undertaken by security forces in South Waziristan Agency. During the operation, four soldiers embraced martyrdom and three others were injured, an ISPR media release said on Tuesday.In Jandola Sararogha Axis security forces are consolidating their positions and extending perimeter of security around Kaskai and Shisanwam. Terrorists from surrounding heights are engaging security forces with rockets and small arms. Fire fight is continuing. As a result, four soldiers embraced Shahadat and three others were injured. Security forces recovered 21 mortar bombs, 22 grenades during clearance operation at Spinkai and Nazarkhel while one RPG -7 and material used for preparation of suicide jackets were also recovered during clearance operation at Tarakai Ridge. Security forces recovered 1 x 12.7 heavy machine gun along with 100 rounds during clearance operation at Sagarzai while 1 x 14.5 heavy machine gun along with 500 rounds were also recovered during clearance operation at Spin Ghara. Security forces destroyed three vehicles used by terrorists and recovered 2 x 12.7 with 38 rounds, 1 x 75 mm RR, 10 x 107 mm SBRL rockets, 27 x 82 mm mortar bombs, 100 rifle rounds at Kund. During the process 12 terrorists were killed. Security forces recovered four RPG - seven rockets, 4 x 107 mm SBRL rockets, 900 machine gun rounds and 11 IEDs at Kalkalle village. In Shakai - Ladha Axis, security forces are consolidating their positions at Sherwangi and perimeter of security is being extended. The important heights surrounding Sherwangi have been secured and terrorists have vacated their positions leaving behind arms and ammunition.