Operation Rah-e-Rast (Swat)

[TaimiKhan]

Militant commander Fazl killed, Bahroz nabbed
Updated at: 1436 PST, Friday, November 06, 2009

Militant commander Fazl killed, Bahroz nabbed SWAT: An important militant commander Fazl Mabood was killed in the security forces action in Swat and another vital commander Bahroz was arrested, Geo News reported Friday.

According to sources, the security forces conducted search operation in Tehsil Kabal area of Koza Banda and arrested the militant commander Bahroz, who is said to have been involved in attacks on the security forces.

He was arrested during a raid on a house.

Meantime, the security forces killed an important militant commander and arrested his accomplice in action in Tehsil Matta area of Neeligram.

 

[ejaz007]

24 extremists killed in last 24 hours: ISPR
Updated at: 1545 PST, Friday, November 06, 2009


RAWALPINDI: The security forces have moved into the Town of Makeen—an area considered as Base Headquarters of terrorists during South Waziristan Operation Rah-e-Nijat.

According to a statement issued here by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), in last 24 hours, 24 terrorists have been killed while another was apprehended.

Security forces are consolidating and strengthening their positions around Sararogha. Search and clearance operations are continuing. Terrorists fired 4 rockets at Sararogha. During encounter 3 terrorists were killed.

Security forces are consolidating their positions in and around Ladha and conducting search and clearance operations. During search operation in Bangai Khel, Totai Langar Khel and Kot Langar Khel and huge quantity of arms and ammunition have been recovered and apprehended a suspect.

Terrorists fired at position of security forces at Ghunai Gur. The fire raid was effectively responded. No loss was reported.

Today security forces have entered Makeen. A large part of town has been cleared. In remaining part search and clearance operation is continuing.

Important road and track junction of Makeen-Ladha-Sararogha and road junction Makeen-Ghariom-Sararogha have been blocked. The house of Baitullah Mehsud has been raised to ground.

Intense engagements are taking place and terrorists are fleeing leaving behind their weapons and ammunition. So far 21 terrorists have been killed in Makeen area.

In Mingora, a Burqa clad woman was followed and arrested by Police. She was carrying 1 x Small Machine Gun with two magazines and ammunition. Security force conducted search operation at Shakardara, Bashkhela and apprehended 2 terrorists and recovered cache of arms and ammunition.

At least 3 terrorists voluntarily surrendered themselves to security forces around Mingora.

The forces continued relief activities today, as Pak Army free medical camp was established in Wanna and Shakai form 2 November 2009 to 6 November. Number of patients were treated and provided free medicines.

Local popular appreciated the effort of Army Doctors and Para Medics. 7,922 cash cards have been distributed amongst the displaced families of Waziristan.

24 extremists killed in last 24 hours: ISPR

 

[fatman17]

‘Swat completely under security forces’ control’

MINGORA: All of Swat is under the military’s control and all exit points have been closed to prevent any terrorists from escaping, Swat operational commander Maj Gen Asfaque Nadeem said on Wednesday.

Talking to the media, he said the operation in Swat had been made successful due to the extended cooperation of people, adding that the security forces were currently conducting a search operation in some areas of Swat as there was information about the presence of unwanted elements. Asfaque said that work on developmental projects had already been started and the security forces were repairing and constructing mosques. The situation in Mingora and other parts of the district is normal and under the control of security forces, he added. He also announced that they were planning to organise a skiing championship in December at Malam Jabba to promote and restore tourism in the valley.

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[Aeri-Eye]

He also announced that they were planning to organise a skiing championship in December at Malam Jabba to promote and restore tourism in the valley

Good Move !

 

[TaimiKhan]

Weapons recovered from Swat warehouse

MINGORA: Security forces have recovered hand grenades along with other weapons during a search operation at a warehouse in Tehsil Kabal, Swat, Geo News reported Friday.

A dead body of local militant commander identified as Abdul Rehman, has been found from Chhota Kalam locality of Tehsil Matta.

The deceased militant had been involved in attacks on the security men. The militant belonged to Shakarda locality, sources said.

On the other hand security men recovered 9 hand grenades, 2 wireless sets and other weapons from a warehouse in Tehsi Kabal, Swat.

Meanwhile, Swat media centre has announced that curfew in Mingora, Fazagut, Chaar Bagh, Kanju, Kabal will be relieved till 12:00 in the night, while other areas will get curfew ease till 10 pm.

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In last one week many commander level Swat TTP guys have been nabbed and killed and dead bodies of few militants have also been recovered from places. Good going PA

 

[fatman17]

yes main Swat is returning to normalcy, video stores, barber shops, schools, bakeries and the bazzars are thriving again!

God Bless these people and keep them safe.

 

[TaimiKhan]

SWAT: The five unidentified bodies have been recovered in Malakand Agency as key militant commander surrender to security forces in Swat.

According to sources, bodies of five unidentified persons have been recovered in Qalangay area of Malakand Agency. Sources said that they were militants.

On the other hand, a key militant commander Fazal Rabbi and three other militants surrender to security forces in Barbandai and tehsil Charbagh of Swat. Swat media center announced curfew relaxation till 12 mid night in Mingora, Fizzagat, Charbagh, Kanju, Kabal and adjoining areas and till 10:00 pm in other areas of district.

 

[TaimiKhan]

Thirteen militants killed in gunfights in Swat

PESHAWAR: Pakistani troops killed 13 militants in two separate gunfights Saturday in the northwest Swat valley, officials said.

Five militants were killed after a group of insurgents ambushed a military convoy near Totakan village, Malakand district administration chief Siraj Ahmed said.

Eight more insurgents were killed during a search operation in thick forest near Mangaltan village, a local military spokesman said, adding that the soldiers seized a large number of arms and ammunition.

The death toll could not be verified independently as the area is still under military operation.

Swat had slipped out of government control after radical cleric Maulana Fazlullah rose up in July 2007, commanding thousands of followers who beheaded opponents, burnt schools and fought to enforce Islamic law.

An anti-Taliban offensive in and around northwest Swat valley earlier this year forced nearly two million people from their homes, creating a massive humanitarian crisis in the impoverished country.

Most have since returned home after the military in July declared the area safe. But unrest continues, with a suicide bomb by Taliban rebels in Shangla district near Swat killing 45 people last month.


http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect...n-militants-killed-in-gunfights-in-swat-ss-02

 

[air marshal]

17 terrorists killed in Waziristan, Swat operation

ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP): As many as 17 terrorists were killed during operation Rah-e-Nijat and Rah-e-Rast in last 24 hours in South Waziristan and Swat-Malakand, said an ISPR update here Sunday.

On Jandola-Sararogha axis, security forces conducted search operation at Ahmed Wam and cleared Shahvzai, Khaznikai, Udin Sar. During search operation, exchange of fire took place with terrorists as result of which five terrorists were killed.On Shakai-Kaniguram axis, security forces conducted search operation around Tiarza and recovered cache of arms and ammunition.

On Razmak-Makeen axis, security forces established checkpost at Shah Wali Alghad. Route to Laddah Bridge has been cleared from all obstacles and during the process of route scanning 4 IEDs were neutralized. Security forces also recovered large quantity of arms and ammunition.

Security forces completed concentration around Tauda China and searched 25 houses in village at Kam Narakai during the process 3 IED were also diffused.

Terrorists fired few rockets from southern direction of village of Wouchaba which was effectively responded.

In operation Rah-e-Rast in Swat*Malakand, security forces conducted search operation at Karakar Banda, Ilam Saand, Ashar Banr, Gari Shamozai and killed 12 terrorists, while apprehended 2 suspects at Shalpin.

Seven terrorists voluntarily surrendered to security forces at Charbagh, Roria, Zara Khela. About relief activities, as many as 11,533 Cash Cards have been issued to displaced families of Waziristan.

 

[air marshal]

COAS visit Swat, attributes success to will of people of Swat

ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani today visited Swat. During this visit, COAS interacted with a wide segment of the society including elders and children.COAS expressed satisfaction at the pace of the restoration of normalcy in the Valley. He attributed the success to the will and determination of the people of Swat.COAS stated that the sparkle in the eyes of the young children of Swat manifests their intensity of resolve and faith in the destiny of Pakistan.

This is testimony to the fact that even the most difficult of the challenges can be surmounted.

During this visit, COAS also inaugurated a school and a mosque reconstructed and renovated by the Army through contributions made by the soldiers.

He commended the local military leaders for undertaking this Nation building task through active community participation.

While interacting with elders and notables of the area, COAS stressed the need for a compatible civilian surge to ensure that the hard earned peace and stability in Swat is provided a permanent anchorage.

He clearly stated that Army will stay in Swat and will continue to participate in the reconstruction phase.

Earlier, on arrival in the area, COAS was received by Lieutenant General Muhammad Masood Aslam, Corps Commander Peshawar.

 

[owais.usmani]

COAS visit Swat, attributes success to will of people of Swat

ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani today visited Swat. During this visit, COAS interacted with a wide segment of the society including elders and children.COAS expressed satisfaction at the pace of the restoration of normalcy in the Valley. He attributed the success to the will and determination of the people of Swat.COAS stated that the sparkle in the eyes of the young children of Swat manifests their intensity of resolve and faith in the destiny of Pakistan.

This is testimony to the fact that even the most difficult of the challenges can be surmounted.

During this visit, COAS also inaugurated a school and a mosque reconstructed and renovated by the Army through contributions made by the soldiers.

He commended the local military leaders for undertaking this Nation building task through active community participation.

While interacting with elders and notables of the area, COAS stressed the need for a compatible civilian surge to ensure that the hard earned peace and stability in Swat is provided a permanent anchorage.

He clearly stated that Army will stay in Swat and will continue to participate in the reconstruction phase.

Earlier, on arrival in the area, COAS was received by Lieutenant General Muhammad Masood Aslam, Corps Commander Peshawar.

Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani meeting with children during his visit to a school at Swat on Saturday. (21-11-2009) – Photo ISPR​

 

[iPhone]

^ oh this is something really really good and cute kids

this is something the political leadership should be doing, not just Zardari or Guilani but other political parties too, Nawaz, Shehbaz, Chuhdhries, Farooq Sitar etc, but alas
then they wonder why the public admires armed forces more than the political parties.

 

[air marshal]

 

[Xeric]

Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani meeting with children during his visit to a school at Swat on Saturday. (21-11-2009) – Photo ISPR​

Did anybody noted the Pakistani Flag Tag on COAS' left shoulder?

The Army has decided to add that patch to our camos, i am getting it sewed right now

 

[abiab]

Did anybody noted the Pakistani Flag Tag on COAS' left shoulder?

The Army has decided to add that patch to our camos, i am getting it sewed right now

When he decided it?