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India-Pakistan
Troops regain control of Sararogha, kill 21 Taliban
2009-11-04
Security forces have killed 21 more Taliban in South Waziristan, the army said on Tuesday as troops secured a major success in the offensive by regaining control of the strategic town of Sararogha after intense battles with the Taliban.

"Yes, the forces entered Sararogha and gained control of this stronghold... after intense clashes with the Taliban," a defence official told Daily Times. He said troops were making steady progress towards winding up the operation before snow started falling in the region. A soldier was also killed in fighting. "We have reinforced positions in and around Sararogha and an advance on the Taliban headquarters of Makeen is under consideration," official sources told Daily Times.
Posted by:Fred

#6  If they weren't such wussies they would have used one the Holy Tactical Nukes on the Talibunnies and then paraded widdershins around Sir Khan.
Posted by: 3dc   2009-11-04 21:48  

#5  I think you're reading that wrong - that body count wasn't inclusive, it was in regards to that day's fighting in and around Sara Rogha.
Posted by: Mitch H.   2009-11-04 17:18  

#4  Only 21 bad guys dead? Something is wrong here. I doubt the Pak army would worry about civilians as much as coalition troops. Are they underreporting casualties? Did they strike a secret deal with the Taliban? I thought hundreds of bad guys were involved. I don't care how bad the Pak army may or may not be, I doubt a few dozen bad guys could hold them back for long. Where did the rest go? Arrested? Injured? Afghanistan?
Posted by: gorb   2009-11-04 13:25  

#3  The battle took all week - 21 seems like a low body count for a week long pitched battle.

It certainly doesn't sound like the Marines going into Fallujah.

Posted by: 3dc   2009-11-04 09:50  

#2  Hell with the town, do they have the fort?
Posted by: Mitch H.   2009-11-04 09:08  

#1  Mighty Pak Army: "Oooo,no! Watch it! Look out!! IT'S SNOW!!!"
Posted by: 2Sealys   2009-11-04 07:29  

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