Security forces kill 23 terrorists,5 apprehended: ISPR

Security forces killed 23 terrorists while 5 were apprehended from Swat and Dir during past 24 hours,said an ISPR press release. In Swat, security forces during search operation at Kanju engaged terrorists hiding in the nullah and killed 5 terrorists. Security forces also engaged terrorists around Miana, Ahingro and Baba Ziarat area where one terrorist was killed and 2 were apprehended.

Security forces conducted clearance operation in Meragai area, and demolished 2 terrorists hideouts and recovered 8 rifles, 66 rounds, 4 pistols with 48 rounds and one binocular. Security forces also consolidated their positions around Shah Dheri and during exchange of fire with terrorists, 17 terrorists were killed.

In Dir, Armed Lashkar conducted house to house search near white mosque of Ghaziage at Upper Dir. Security forces also conducted search operation around Chakdara and apprehended 3 terrorists and recovered illegal FM Radio, 1 twelve Bore Rifle and one thirty Bore Pistol.

In South Waziristan Agency, terrorists fired 3 Rockets from Mandan on Jandola Fort but no loss of life or damage to property was reported.

Meanwhile, two trucks load of food and relief items were distributed amongst the dislocated people of Malakand.

ISPR reported that repair work on Takhtaband Bypass is still in progress by Army Engineers. Mobile phone service is functional in Alpuri and Shangla and 2,682 cash cards were distributed on Wednesday.