Operations continue in Orakzai, 10 dead


Express April 24, 2010

PESHAWAR: Security forces killed 10 militants on Saturday, and destroyed three hideouts in various operations in the Orakzai Agency.

Four terrorists were killed in the Sanghara area in the Lower Orakzai Agency, while eight were also injured in clashes.

Security forces have also wrested control of militants hideouts in Shah Borzar area. Three militants were captured, in the operation, while one security personnel was injured in the clashes.

Earlier, militants hideouts in Kasha, Sanghara, Shakar tangi and Mashti were pounded with aerial shelling. In retaliation, militants fired three rockets at the Kalaya headquarters of the Orakzai agency, however no casuality was reported.

COMMENTS (1)

Sadia Hussain | 14 years ago | Reply The military operation has shifted towards Orakzai agency, it is important that this operation is carried out quickly so that the locals can return to their homes. We must not allow the militants to strengthen their positions in Orakzai agency
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