[Associated Press of Pakistan] 21 more terrorists were killed while 2 suspects were apprehended during the on going operation Rah e Nijat in South Waziristan Agency (SWA). According to ISPR here on Tuesday, security forces suffered loss of one soldier Shaheed and two others injured. On Jandola Sararogha Axis, security forces have commenced sanitization of Sararogha besides nuterilizing a number of IEDs.
During engagements with terrorists 16 terrorists were killed while one soldier embraced shahadat and another got injured due to mine blast. Two suspects were apprehended.
On Shakai Kaniguram Axis, security forces after completely securing Kaniguram have started search and clearance operations.
Arms and ammunition is being recovered from different compounds.
Forces are also extending on the adjoining ridges to increase their area of influence. Terrorists fired 6 rockets at Kaniguram. However no loss was reported.
Sanitization of Ghani Khel and surrounding area has commenced.
During engagements 5 terrorists have been killed.
On Razmak Makeen Axis, village China has been completely secured and area upto Mian Nur Khel has also been secured. Consolidation is in progress.
Security forces secured area up to south of Manza Sar Top and consolidation of positions is under process.
Terrorists fired with small arms and 2 rockets from northern direction near Razmak out check posts. No loss has been reported.
One soldier was injured near Chashmai Bridge while neutralizing an IED.
In Operation Rah e Rast, 21 suspects were apprehended from different areas of Swat and 10 terrorists have voluntarily surrendered.
During search operation at Cham, 2 SMGs with 2 magazines and 1 pistol,5 grenades have been recovered.
During search operation at Piochar and surrounding area following arms and ammunition was recovered, one Small Machine Gun with 7 magazines and 600 rounds, one Rifle 303 with 5 magazines and 210 rounds, one Grenade, 3 Grenade (Russian), one Light Machine Gun, one I Communication Set, 4 Bandolier, 3 Camouflage Jackets, two Rifle 8 mm, one Rifle 12 bore, 2 SSG uniforms, and one Russian ATM/IED.
Around 679 displaced families of Waziristan have moved to District Zhob, Balochistan while 7,326 cash cards have been distributed amongst the displaced families of Waziristan.