14 more militants killed in operation Rah-e-Nijat: ISPR
Pakistan
14 more militants killed in operation Rah-e-Nijat: ISPR
In last 24 hours, 14 more terrorists were killed in South Waziristan Agency as part of the on-going operation Rah-e-Nijat. According to ISPR on Friday security forces lost two soldiers and 3 were injured.On Jandola - Sararogha Axis, Security forces advancing further have secured important point 1345 west of Dralima and north west of Ahnei Kalle. This height is just 3.5 kilometers from Sararogha and effectively dominates Sararogha Town. During engagements 14 terrorists were killed. Two soldiers embraced shahadat due to terrorists mortar fire while 3 soldiers including an officer got injured due to an IED blast.On Shakai - Kaniguram Axis, Security forces secured dominating ridge point 6954 located 3 kilometers North of Kund Mela and 2 kilometers West of Kaniguram. During Sanitization of Serwek and surrounding areas, different weapons were also recovered, which include, 2 Rifles, 9 Grenades, 225 rounds of 14.5 mm gun, 71 rounds of LMG, 367 rounds of 303 rifle, 153 rounds of SMG, 4 Binoculars, and 14 recoilless Rifle rounds of 75 mm. Sanitization of Khaikaeh Narai and surrounding areas is in progress. Security forces after fully securing Asman Manza are expanding their perimeter of security while search and clearance operations of Kaniguram have begun. On Razmak- Makeen Axis, Security forces are consolidating their positions at Pakalita Sar and Manza Sar and effectively dominating road Razmak - Makeen. During search operation in a training markaz of terrorists located south of Pakalita Sar, following weapons and ammunition was recovered: 300 rounds of 14.5 mm, 2 sacks of fired cases of 12.7 mm gun, 6 rockets, Targets for firing practice, Wires and radio antennas, An elaborate trench system. In search operation of compounds in eastern part of Nawazkot, 1 SPG-9 (Grenade Launcher) with 9 rounds, 1 x RPG-7 with 8 rounds have also been recovered. As part of relief activities, 7,176 cash cards have been distributed amongst the displaced families of Waziristan.
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