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India-Pakistan
Troops arrest 10 Taliban in Swat, 8 others surrender
2009-10-08
Troops have arrested 10 more suspected Taliban in Swat, security forces said on Tuesday, as eight others surrendered. The ISPR said troops conducted a search operation in Taghan and Maira, and apprehended 10 suspected Taliban. Meanwhile, eight Taliban voluntarily surrendered to security forces in Barshaur, Biha and Chuprial. The ISPR also said that troops recovered 21 "communication sets" during a search operation in Banjir Banda. The ISPR said that the Taliban fired three mortar rounds and four rockets at the Kabutar checkpost, injuring two soldiers.

Separately, a Tehreek-e-Nifaz-e-Shariat-e-Muhammadi commander -- identified as Badshah Zeb alias Gorkai Mullah -- surrendered to security forces in Ushari Darra area of Dir district.
Posted by:Fred

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