Operations in Dir and Buner

[fatman17]

That's not just music to my ears, but like a 'Cotton bud' ready to infiltrate a wax filled opening which hasn't been touched for some time now.

Gross I know, But sounds just about right doesn't it?

Bezerk, what were u thinking or doing when you wrote this!

 

[digitaltiger]

Pak security forces kill 70 Taliban militants

Pak security forces kill 70 Taliban militants - Pakistan - World - The Times of India


Its a good news , though 10 soldiers lost their lives.. but 1 thing is true that no militant or separatist organization can fight national armies and match their caliber.. Kudos to Pak Army... It must be worth watching scene when PAF jets and gunships toasted their @sses . Defeat of Taliban is good for world peace.

 

[Bill Longley]

In 1994, they hung a few militants commanders upside down in helicopters and flew them over militant positions and they militants gave up.

In the 60's, Dir was pounded mercilessly by the PAF for several weeks after the Afghans invaded, in the 50's, we kept two squadrons of Hawker Tempests, long obsolete but useful in this purpose, for operations against the faqir of Ipi.

Wish our mediamen had read a history book...........though it might be too much to expect them to be able to read in the first place.

haji Faqir Ippi was a proud freedom fighter belonging to wazir tribe
he was a patriot ...plz dont defame his name...he was loyal to pakistan and finished his movement after independence

by the way Haji Gul Bahader of North waziristan is grand son of Faqir Ippi.... like his grand father he is not anti state but anti TTP of baitullah

 

[Rafael]

Full-scale military operation likely in Buner

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

By Delawar Jan

PESHAWAR: The Army is gearing up for launching a full-scale military operation in the strategically located Buner district to defeat the militants and secure control of the area to block their possible advances to other areas, particularly Hazara, official sources told The News on Monday.

“Preparations have been completed for the operation in which air attacks will also be carried out,” sources said. “Air squadron is ready, two brigade army troops are arriving while the Frontier Constabulary is already in Buner,” the sources having knowledge of the changing security situation in the Malakand region, said. The government launched a first-ever terrorism-related operation in Maidan area of the Lower Dir district to kill or capture militants, who have been threatening the peace of the area. Security forces claimed to have killed 46 militants in the two-day action in the Lal Qila and Islamdara areas. In Dir, they have also been using gunship helicopters to pound the suspected positions of the militants. Swat militants, after having a pause in fighting in the valley in the wake of a peace deal, advanced towards Buner and Shangla districts. They also provided support to the militants in Lower Dir and Upper Dir to make them able to entrench positions in their respective areas.

Commander Hafizullah, probably a code name and Maulana Amir Khitab, believed to be Afghan, have been leading militants in Lower Dir and Upper Dir, respectively. However, at the moment militant activities in Upper Dir have not been the matter of concern for the security forces. The government and military are desperate to clear Buner and Shangla districts of the militants and secure the control of these districts to block further advances by militants, who could threaten key sites of the country.

Maulana Fazlullah-led militants entered Buner district in the first week of April and secured a firm control of the district after a clash in Gokand. After that incident, it was a walkover for them. The militants control caused concern domestically and internationally, forcing the government to take action to neutralise the growing threat. The militants pulled out of Buner district to stave off military operation, but government seems unwilling to trust the militants.

However, now the government has decided to launch an all-out military operation in Buner to eliminate or flush militants out of the district. Official sources said that the Frontier Corps and the Army troops would take part in the operation. For the purpose, they added, two brigade Army troops were arriving in the troubled district. “The operation could be started in the next few days,” the sources said, avoiding giving an exact date for launching action.

A Jirga in Buner, the other day, asked militants to stop their activities and demanded of the government not to send security forces to the district. Air strikes on the positions of the militants, which had been identified, would be carried out. “The air squadron is ready,” sources claimed. These officials said that entry points to Buner from Swabi, Malakand and other districts would be pounded. “Forces will also attack their positions in Sultanwas, Pir Baba, Swarai and other areas.”

The inspector general of FC was on Monday reported to have said that militants were holding sway on 10 to 15 per cent areas of Buner. Some commanders from Swat, sources said, were leading the militants in Buner. The sources believed majority of the militants had come from Swat while they had also recruited locals in their militia. “Militants strength is between 700 and 800,” the sources said.

They also hinted at resumption of military operation in Swat valley. “Militants are not honouring the peace agreement. The armed patrol, display of arms and their other activities continue. We want the militants to stop all these activities to keep the word they have given in the peace agreement,” the sources said. However, if they did not mend their way, sources said, action would be launched to defeat them.

“The forces have already started Tor Tandar operation in Lower Dir. We will engage them in Dir, Buner and Swat simultaneously to not allow them space to move. We will eliminate them,” sources claimed.

Full-scale military operation likely in Buner

This idiot "Dilawar Jan" has been arrested by the ISI for leaking the operation details in swat..Last night I saw it on Geo..they have taken him to some unknown place and investigating that from where did he got this classified info...

 

[ajpirzada]

This idiot "Dilawar Jan" has been arrested by the ISI for leaking the operation details in swat..Last night I saw it on Geo..they have taken him to some unknown place and investigating that from where did he got this classified info...

i did read the news but didnt know this was the news for which they arrested him. obviously they wont do much to mr. dilawar but the guy who leaked this news is screwed

 

[ajpirzada]

Dir fast moving to normalcy
Updated at: 1457 PST, Wednesday, April 29, 2009
DIR: Curfew still remained enforced after actions against the miscreants in Tehsil Maidan of district lower Dir, while the life here fast returning to normalcy after successful operation.

On the other hand, a Jirga of the local elders at Timargarh is underway, in which, Jirga elected representatives will discuss prevalent situation in the area with the officials.

Security forces have advised Tehsil Maidan people not to leave their hearth and homes and go out of the area, as the actions against the miscreants have been completed. Pamphlets have also been airdropped asking for support of the people by pointing out the miscreants. The pamphlet further warned that action would also be taken against those helping the miscreants.

Sources said that heavy guns from district headquarters Timargarh kept shelling Maidan area last night, but no loss of life was reported. Sources said that life in Maidan area remained suspended due to closure of link-roads under curfew, causing inconvenience to the people. However, life in all other areas of Dir lower including Timargarh has returned to normal and the people have heaved a sigh of relief.

A Jirga of local elders is underway at Lal Kalay area of Tehsil Maidan, which would elect their representatives, who would be meeting Dir peace Jirga members and in-charge forces action, brigadier Amalzada at Timargarh FC Headquarter to discuss the situation in the area.

Sources close to security forces told that curfew was likely to be lifted from Tehsil Maidan by this evening.
Dir fast moving to normalcy - GEO.tv

 

[Rafael]

Just hearing the press conference by ISPR and he said that due to the leakage of this info, Army had to widraw from operation in some places and as a result terrorists had made 70 army personnel as hostages....from which some have been recovered.

Wonder when will these journalist learn?

btw Dilawar jan has already been released...

 

[ajpirzada]

Armed forces will never disappoint nation: DG ISPR
Updated at: 1659 PST, Wednesday, April 29, 2009
ISLAMABAD: Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Maj. Gen. Athar Abbas Wednesday said that the armed forces will never disappoint Pakistan’s nation.

While giving a press briefing here, the DG ISPR said 50 militants have so far been killed in the fresh operation started in Buner on Tuesday.

He said the armed forces secured control of Dagar after a successful operation while the forces also managed to recover 18 FC men out of 70 abducted by the militants.

Maj. Gen. Athar Abbas said the militants’ siege on Ziarat Pir Bagh continues.

Armed forces will never disappoint nation: DG ISPR - GEO.tv

 

[ajpirzada]

these ppl should be killed. there is no point in arresting them. if we arrest them later they ll arrest our officers and blackmail us. better kill them

 

[ajpirzada]

17 FC men have been recovered out of 70.

 

[koolio]

Because of this stupid journalist Diliawar Jan he is putting Pakistans army operations in jeopardy that is probably why so many FC and militiamen were captured.

 

[Jihad]

70 Army personnel hostage?
Do we have an amateur army? What are we talking about?
Any updates on this?

 

[Rafael]

70 Army personnel hostage?
Do we have an amateur army? What are we talking about?
Any updates on this?

Not Army, But Fc..

 

[Bill Longley]

Army or FC dont know the area where as talibs do

secondly element of surprize was distroyed by a stupid report and FC men were sitting ducks

 

[ajpirzada]

70 Army personnel hostage?
Do we have an amateur army? What are we talking about?
Any updates on this?

taliban invited local officers for talks. when these ppl (with FC and police) went there, they took them as hostage and sealed the mosque which was the meetin place. talibans already knew army is about to launch an operation. apprently someone from within leaked the news to Mr. Dilawal. he was later arrested by army to find out who leaked to news to him