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14 terrorists killed, 9 hideouts destroyed at Pak-Afghan border: ISPR

By Web Desk
August 16, 2016

RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 14 terrorists and demolished nine hideouts in Rajgal Valley of Khyber Agency along Pak-Afghan border, Inter Services Public Relations said Tuesday.

DG ISPR, Lt-Gen. Asim Bajwa in his tweets said, “Nine hideouts of terrorists were destroyed through aerial strikes and ground operation in Rajgal Valley, where large dumps/terrorist dens were hit precisely.”

Gen. Asim Bajwa said, “Resolute action will reduce cross border move of terrorists.” 

Security troops launched an operation at Tirah Valley to effectively keep in check the movement of terrorists from and within the Pakistan to Afghanistan, along the border.

According to ISPR, 'an Operation has been launched along Pak-Afghan border to reinforce troops deployment in Rajgal valley to effectively check and guard against terrorists movement along high mountains and all weather passes in Khyber Agency'.

Further details reveal that the operation was launched in the areas of Tirah valley which include Raj Gul, Sattar Qila and Kherba.