Soldier martyred as operation continues in South Waziristan

Soldier martyred as operation continues in South Waziristan

RAWALPINDI: Security forces continued to conduct search operation in South Waziristan, in which they cleared Barwand, Dashkai Algad, Barhka, Tauda China Khula East and Haider Killi areas, according to a statement released by the ISPR today (Saturday).

Besides, security forces found two tunnels and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition. While clearance of Khaisura valley is under progress, the ISPR said.

During the operation Rah-e-Nijat, a soldier embraced martyrdom over indiscriminate firing of militants at Ladha.

They also conducted search and clearance operation at Behar near Shalpin, Nawe Kale and Fatehpur and apprehended 6 terrorists in Operation Rah-e-Rast.

While four suspects surrendered themselves to security forces at Main Killi and Naranjpura.

6 militants killed, security man martyred in SWA clashes

WANA: Six militants were killed and a security man martyred during clashes between security forces and militants in different parts of South Waziristan Agency (SWA) as operation Rah-e-Nijat is on in the area.

According to sources, fresh clashes occurred in Asman Manza and Ladha areas in which a security official was martyred and six militants were killed. Eight militants and two security personnel were injured in the clashes.

Forces also continued operation in Orkazai Agency, Hangu and Kurram Agency against militants reaching there from South Waziristan.