Operation Rah-e-Nijat, Security forces kill 24 more militants

Lahore, Pakistan:- As many as 24 militants have been killed and two security personnel were martyred during operation Rah-e-Nijat in last 24 hours in South Waziristan Agency.

According to ISPR update on Thursday, the security forces have suffered two losses while four troops sustained injuries. On Jandola-Sararogha Axis, after intense fighting complete Tor Ghundai feature has been secured and series of bunkers and caves have been neutralized. Militants have left the area after suffering heavy casualties and reportedly 13 militants have been killed.

At present, security forces are in the process of securing Shishamwam spurs and caves are being cleared in a systematic manner. Mizo-Wam has been fully secured. On Shakai-Ladha Axis, security forces are extending perimeter of security North of Sherwangi area and Gurgura Sar has been fully secured. “Last night terrorists raided Boya Narai West of Sherwangi and the attack was repulsed inflicting heavy casualties on to attackers. Eleven terrorists were killed and a number of them were injured”.Security forces suffered as one soldier was martyred and three others injured.

Security forces have established pickets at road Torwam-Sherwangi and are patrolling the area. 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. In Razmak, security forces are consolidating their positions and have effectively blocked the roads leading from Makeen. Terrorists fired six rockets at Razmak camp as result of which one soldier embraced shahadat and another was injured.