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Rawalpindi - October 22, 2009:
1. South Waziristan - Operation Rah-e-Nijat. In last 24 hours, 24 terrorists have been killed during Security forces operation in SWA. Security forces losses are 2 security forces personnel embraced shahadat and 4 were injured. Details of operations are as follows:-
a. On Jandola – Sararogha Axis
(1) After intense fighting complete Tor Ghundai feature has been secured. Series of bunkers and caves have been neutralized. Terrorists have left the area after suffering heavy casualties. Reportedly, thirteen terrorists have been killed.
(2) At present security forces are in the process of securing Shishamwam spurs and caves are being cleared in a systematic manner.
(3) Mizo-Wam has been fully secured.
b. On Shakai - Ladha Axis
(1) Security forces are extending perimeter of security North of Sherwangi area. Gurgura Sar has been fully secured.
(2) Last night terrorists raided Boya Narai west of Sherwangi. The attack was repulsed inflicting heavy casualties on to attackers. Eleven terrorists were killed and a number of them were injured.
(3) Security forces suffered one soldier shaheed and three injured.
(4) Security forces have established pickets at road Torwam-Sherwangi and are patrolling the area.
(5) Security forces have regained the control of Torwam Bridge which was closed by terrorists since 2007. This bridge is vital for link up between Torwam and Ladha.
c. Razmak
(1) Security forces are consolidating their positions and have effectively blocked the roads leading from Makeen.
(2) Terrorists fired 6 rockets at Razmak camp. One soldier embraced shahadat and one was injured.
3. Swat - Malakand - Operation Rah-e-Rast
a. Search and clearance operations were conducted in general area Banpur Sar. Important terrorist commander Iqbal alias Islam was killed and large quantity of ammunition, grenades and equipment were recovered.
b. Security forces apprehended nine suspects from different areas of Swat like Manglour, Madrassa Mazhar ul Uloom Green Chowk, Kokari, Dahro, Rangeela and Godhand.
c. Two terrorists surrendered before security forces at Fiza Ghat and Nagga.
d. Upon information of village Defence Committee Kabal, a number of 60 mm mortar bombs have been recovered from area east of Kabal.
4. Relief Activities - DI Khan and Tank. 7,184 IDP families have been registered, since 13th October 2009.
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