SANA

RAWALPINDI (SANA): Seven terrorists were killed and 16 others were apprehended, while 5 soldiers were injured in ongoing military operation Malakand during last 24 hours.

According to ISPR, during an exchange of fire at Langer, Khawazakhela, 1 terrorist was killed while 6 were apprehended and 15 Small Machine Guns 1 Sinper Rifle, 1 Rifle 8 MM, Communication sets and Grenades were also recovered.

Security forces established check post at road Akhun Kalle – Dadhran. Terrorists’ fire raided a security forces vehicle on road Dakorak-Allahbad, resultantly 5 soldiers were injured.

Security forces successfully secured areas around Piochar, Kharkai, Kharkarai and Biha. Intense engagement and heavy exchange of fire took place between security forces and terrorists in Biha Valley South of Chuprial. Security forces recovered 20 Small Machine Guns, Rifle G-3 , 2 Rocket Launchers with 7 Rockets, 12 x 12 Bore Rifles, 2 Grenades and 6000 rounds of SMG and 2 MM rifles while 6 terrorists were killed and 10 were apprehended. Some foreign currency has also been recovered from terrorists’ hideouts in Biha.

Security forces secured areas around Barko Sar, Roringar, Nalkot, Wainai towards Biha, Bartana and Pushtunat.

Security forces have commenced clearance operation at Tirang, Thana, Allahdand and Batkhela.

Terrorists had blocked the road between Tanai to Sarwaki in South Waziristan Agency. An operation to open the road has been launched which is still in progress.

Security forces have established a camp for IDPs in Besham. So far 3000 IDPs of Kalam have been shifted to their native homes.

Eight trucks of rations and relief items have been distributed amongst the IDPs of Malakand.

Thirteen trucks carrying 6000 flour bags and 1950 ration packs purchased by the Army have been distributed amongst the IDPs.

Security Forces established a Free Medical Camp in Peochar valley in which over 600 patients were treated by Army Doctors.