Security forces killed 20 Taliban "over the last 24 hours" and found a huge cache of arms and ammunition, while eight soldiers -- including an officer -- were injured in Operation Rah-e-Nijat in various parts of South Waziristan. A statement by the ISPR said on Sunday that troops consolidated their positions around Sararogha, Raghzai and Sagar Langer Gel, killing three Taliban in a clash.
"On the Shakai--Kaniguram axis, troops fully dominated and controlled the entire axis and conducted a search-and-clearance operation ... in Totai, Langar Khel, Tapparghai, Gutsurai, Gadowai, Bangal Khel and Kund Mela," said the ISPR, adding that a huge quantity of arms, ammunition and explosives was also found.
"Eight soldiers -- including an officer -- were injured and 12 Taliban were killed ... a factory for manufacturing IED components ... was found in Gadawai," said the ISPR.
In areas along Razmak and Makeen, troops conducted a search-and-clearance operation. "Taliban fired small arms and rockets in Blanki Sar, Lagar Manza, Kund Mela and Makeen ... 5 Taliban were killed in clash," said the ISPR.
In Swat, 18 Taliban were arrested and three surrendered to security forces.