Jets Bomb Afghan Refugee Camp: Foreigners among 11 militants killed
KOHAT, Nov 21: At least 11 suspected militants, a majority of foreigners among them, were killed and seven others injured when jets bombed militant hideouts and an Afghan refugee camp in Orakzai Agency on Saturday.
Strikes were also carried out in Chappri Feroze Khel and Bezote areas bordering Khyber Agency.
On Friday night, a top militant leader and his seven accomplices were captured after an exchange of fire in Spin Thall area of Hangu district.
According to officials, militants opened fire at a convoy patrolling the area. Troops returned fire and after a long battle captured Muzaffar Shah and his accomplices.
A huge quantity of arms and ammunition was found in their possession. Muzaffar Shah was wanted for his involvement in bomb blasts and firing on security forces.
A dawn-to-dusk curfew was imposed in parts of Thall and in villages of Hangu district close to Kurram Agency and North Waziristan Agency.
Fourteen terrorists were killed in operation Rah-i-Nijat in South Waziristan on Saturday and Friday, adds APP.
Six troops, including an officer, also died in clashes.
According to ISPR, security forces cleared Gandil Wala area near Jandola and carried out search operation in Sarwekai.
A 70-foot-long tunnel was dismantled near Kaniguram.
Lakki Ghundi, 3km west of Pash Ziarat, was secured after an intense battle during which 14 terrorists and six troops were killed. Four troops were injured.
Manna, Tut Kasko Khula, Kandao Sar and Laghar Narai areas were also secured. The Laghar Narai-Nawazkot road was reopened.