ISLAMABAD: The important phase of operation Rah-e-Nijat has commenced as the key stronghold of militants Sararogha has been surrounded from three sides by the troops, ARY NEWS reported.
ISPR on Saturday said 33 terrorists were killed in South Waziristan Agency during the past 24 hours. Four soldiers were also injured.
On Shakai-Kaniguram axis, Karama has been encircled and clearance of Kaniguram has commenced. On Razmak-Makeen axis security forces have reached the outskirts of Makeen.
On Jandola–Sararogha Axis, 13 terrorists were killed during fire exchange. Clearance of the Sararogha town will commence in next 24 hours as there is substantial presence of terrorists in the town.
During search at Kotkai, heavy weapons and ammunition were recovered.
On Shakai-Kaniguram Axis, security forces moving from two directions surrounded the town of Karama, a stronghold and training centre of Uzbek militants.
Fierce fighting is going on between security forces and foreign terrorists present in the area. 17 terrorists have been killed. Two soldiers got injured.
Clearance operation of Kanigurm has been commenced. Forces are facing stiff resistance and receiving fire from different parts of the town including mortar fire. Fighting in streets is going on and house to house search is in progress.
Terrorists have converted the houses into strong bunkers and are holding towers in strength and with snipers. During exchange of fire 3 terrorists have been killed.
During sanitization of Kund Mela an elaborate IED making factory has been discovered along with 2 suicide jackets and 50 Kgs of explosive.
On Razmak- Makeen Axis, forces have cleared Nawazkot and have reached the outskirts of Makeen, the base of terrorists in SWA. Makeen is the nerve centre of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Terrorists fired rockets at Green Ridge, resultantly 2 soldiers got injured.
Security forces are in control of most of the leading routes thus denying freedom of movement to terrorists in the area.
Intelligence intercepts have revealed that terrorists are in great disarray and disorganized. The loss of important areas, confiscation of major weapons and ammunition and ration dumps have lowered their morale to a great extent.
Desertions have been reported and they are making desperate moves.
In Swat and Malakand operation Rah-e-Rast, 8 terrorists voluntarily surrendered to security forces at Mankial near Bahrain, Piochar, Besh Banr, Durushkhela, Alamganj and Shalpalam.
Security forces conducted search operation at Shangla, Sambat, Roria, Qambar and Gulibagh and apprehended 11 suspects.
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