Saturday, December 12, 2009

Fifteen militants killed as troops target Kurram Agency

Fifteen militants killed as troops target Kurram Agency

Saturday, 12 Dec, 2009
Troops target militant hideouts in South Waziristan during a military operation. – Reuters

KURRAM: At least fifteen militants have been killed, including a key militant commander while several others have been injured during military operations in different areas of central Kurram Agency.

Three security personnel also lost their lives and eight others were injured.

According to officials, security forces started a massive operation in central Kurram and entered Marghan and Dogar areas of the agency. Troops are also advancing into other areas and are heavily targeting militant hideouts.

Security forces are facing severe resistance from militants and have destroyed four of their hideouts and recovered large amounts of ammunition and explosive materials.

Dozens of militants have so far been killed and arrested since the start of the operation in Kurram Agency

source: http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/pakistan/03-fifteen-militants-killed-as-troops-target-kurram-agency-ss-03

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16 militants killed, 3 personnel martyred in Kurram


16 militants killed, 3 personnel martyred in Kurram
Updated at: 2130 PST, Saturday, December 12, 2009
PARACHINAR: Sixteen (16) militants were killed and three security personnel martyred during a fresh offensive against the insurgents in Kurram Agency here on Saturday.

According to media cell, the martyred security personnel were buried in their ancestral graveyards with full honor and dignity.

The killed militants, included a commander wanted by police in several incidents of sabotage and insurgency.

The fresh operation was launched by security forces in Marghan, Dogar, Gawader, Zangey and Terley area. During the operation, sixteen militants were killed while three law enforcers embraced martyrdom.

Meanwhile, the administration has decided that members of Toori Bangash will perform duty along with law enforcers during the month of Muharram.

source: http://www.thenews.com.pk/updates.asp?id=93389


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15 militants killed in Kurram Agency: forces




15 militants killed in Kurram Agency: forces
Updated at: 1130 PST, Saturday, December 12, 2009
KURRAM AGENCY: At least 15 miscreants lost their lives while 17 others sustained injuries during fierce clashes with security forces here on Saturday morning, Geo news reported.

According to security forces sources, the offensive took place as militants launched gun attack on security forces convoy but during retaliatory action, 15 militants were killed and 17 others were wounded.

source: http://thenews.com.pk/updates.asp?id=93338