TTP trains bombers in Orakzai, says arrested Taliban commander

Staff Report

ISLAMABAD: Arrested Taliban Commander Muhammad Rafiq has alleged that some politicians are aiding terrorists because of fear.

Rafiq, who is facing charges of masterminding suicide attack on the Islamabad’s Naval Complex, told his interrogators that suicide bombers are given training in Orakzai Agency.

He revealed that explosive-filled vehicles are also sent from Orakzai Agency under supervision of Mulla Jamshed, Abdul Hanan and Hafiz Saeed.

He further disclosed that banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) had a plan to carry out suicide attack at CIA Centre in Islamabad.

Meanwhile, Islamabad police released photographs of explosives hidden by the Taliban commander in his law books. Trend Pk

27 terrorists killed in Orakzai Agency

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ORAKZAI AGENCY: Security forces carried out gunship helicopters’ shelling in different areas of Orakzai Agency where at least 27 terrorists have been killed, Trend Pk reported Saturday.

Sources told the hideouts of the terrorists were targeted in Hindara and areas of upper Orakzai Agency. Sources said that 10 other terrorists were also wounded in the shelling while three positions of terrorists were destroyed. Trend Pk

Airstrikes kill 12 militants in Orakzai

At least 12 militants were killed and 8 others got injured in the shelling of gunship helicopters in different areas of Orakzai Agency, Dunya News reported on Saturday.
According to security sources, gunship helicopters pounded Khadizai, Sawarokot and Kotkali due to which 4 hideouts of militants were destroyed. Security forces have started search operation in Gondikali and Malapatti.

Seven militants, solider killed in Orakzai

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ORAKZAI AGENCY: Seven militants and a solider were killed in fresh clashes in Orakzai Agency on Tuesday.

According to sources, militants carrying heavy machine guns stormed a security checkpost located in Dabori area of Orakzai Agency, killing one soldier, Amjad.

Following the attack, security forces launched retaliatory attacks, killing seven militants. SAMAA

Security lapse did not cause Kohat attack: CC Peshawar

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PESHAWAR: The Corps Commander (CC) of Peshawar, Asif Yasin Malik, has said that the terrorist attack in Kohat was not caused by a lapse in security, and women and children were not expected to be made targets.

Malik visited terrorist hit Kohat Police Line. Speaking to journalists, he said this time terrorists have targeted women and children instead of sensitive places, which indicates that they are losing their hearts.

Malik added that he is satisfied with the proceedings of intelligence agencies; there was information available that before Eid, terrorists will carry out these kinds of attacks.

“More than eighty percent of the Orakzai Agency has been cleared of terrorists, while the affected local have started to return to their areas of residence after this clearance,” the Peshawar Corps Commander added. SAMAA

Team effort wins Test against Australia: Amir

LEEDS: Pakistan fast bowler Mohammed Amir has said the long-awaited win against Australia at Headingley was the result of team-work.

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23 militants killed in Orakzai, Kurram regions

KALAYA: Security forces jet fighters pound militants infested upper Orakzai and Kurram tribal regions killing 23 suspected militants and injuring 12 others.

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29 militants killed in Orakzai operations

HANGU: At least 29 militants including two important commanders were killed during military operations in Orakzai agency, Geo News reported Friday.

According to sources, commanders Zahidullah and Suleman Mehsud were killed in operations.

36 militants killed in Orakzai, Kurram

HANGU: Thirty-six militants were killed and several others wounded when security forces pounded suspected militants positions with the help fighter jets in Orakzai and Kurram Agency.

The security forces targeted militants hideouts in Zarondklay, Ganditaal, Taangadara and adjacent areas here Orakzai Agency, killing 20 militants and injuring 15 more while four of their hideouts also demolished.

In another action of the security forces in Daubar area of Central Kurram, 16 militants were killed and 11 wounded. Five hideouts of the militants were also destroyed.

Forces kill 12 militants in Orakzai blitz

PESHAWAR: Security forces claimed killing at least 12 extremists while scores others sustained injures during fierce clashes occurred in Orakzai Agency on Sunday morning, Geo news reported citing security forces sources.

Security forces bombarded militants’ skirmishes in separate parts located in the heart of Orakzai Agency, resulting in killing 12 terrorists, injuring many more. Meanwhile, four hideouts were also completely annihilated during the action, sources told media.

A number of 1500 terrorists have been killed so far in clashes with security forces in Orakzai Agency and nearly 1900 hideouts have been destroyed including many training centers.

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