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| Swat operation to continue, says COAS |
| 2009-09-06 |
| [The News (Pak) Top Stories] Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has said the military operation in Swat would continue till all terrorists were eliminated and peace restored to the valley. He said this while addressing elders and Army soldiers during his visit to the scenic Kalam Valley on Friday. He said the militants in Swat had been given a severe blow and their infrastructure dismantled. He added that normalcy was fast returning to the area as the Army had taken control of the valley. The Army chief said the sacrifices rendered by the people of Swat were unforgettable, adding that security forces would ensure protection of their lives and properties. Earlier, the Army chief visited a school of psychology in Barikot area where treatment was being provided to children who were forcibly taken away by the terrorists. Currently, 32 students are getting psychological treatment at the school. The COAS also awarded badges of bravery to officers and soldiers who displayed great acts of valour during the Operation Rah-e-Rast. A press release of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Gen Kayani interacted with the people in Kalam and Barikot and remained with them for some time. He appreciated the people of Swat for their cooperation with security forces against the leftover terrorists in the valley. The locals assured their full support to security forces for maintaining peace and order in the valley. They said that the terrorists were not only the enemies of Islam and Pakistan but also of the people of Swat. The COAS was briefed on the return of the displaced people. He appreciated the efforts of security forces for bringing peace in the valley and assisting the return of the displaced people. He directed the forces to maintain the respect of law at all costs. The Army chief also visited the newly built community police training centre. He appreciated the spirit and determination of local youth to fight against the terrorists. He interacted with the recruits and praised their high morale. |
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