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Operation against militants begins in S Waziristan |
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Updated at:
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PST, Saturday, October 17, 2009 |
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WANA: An operation against militants has begun in South Waziristan on Saturday.
The political administration sources said security forces advancing in different parts of South Waziristan as ground assaults will be supported by air strikes.
According to reports, two security men were killed and five wounded seriously in attacks on security forces in North and South Waziristan. A security official was killed and three in a remote-controlled bomb attack on security forces vehicle in Kalkola area near Jandola. The injured were shifted to Jandola hospital where one person reported in a critical state. Forces have cordoned off the area after the blast.
Meanwhile, fighter jets pounded militants’ hideouts in tehsil Ladha and Sarokai at the start of the operation. Periodic fire was also heard in Makeen.
Massive evacuation of locals is underway due to operation. The residents of these areas are moving towards Peshawar, Bannu and North Waziristan. However, they are facing difficulties because of curfew.
On the other hand, militants attacked a convoy of FC in Razmak area of North Waziristan. One security man was killed and two wounded in the attack.
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