Security forces regain control of Darra-e-Mastoul

RAWALPINDI: Military spokesman, Major General Asim Saleem Bajwa on Monday said that security forces have regained complete control of Darra-e-Mastoul area in Khyber tribal region, used by militants to cross into Afghanistan and back.

Using his Twitter account, the military spokesman said the security forces have achieved major targets in yesterday's air raids in areas of Khyber Agency and Pak-Afghan border as part of the ongoing operation Khyber-1.

Ops ZarbeAzb:Khyber update;Significant effects achieved by air strikes last night targeting terrorists in area Close to Afgn border- 1/3

— AsimBajwaISPR (@AsimBajwaISPR) March 23, 2015

Ops #Z-e-A:Khyber update;Masatul Pass linking Khyber-Afgn,used by Terrorists for mov to Afgn seized by own forces.Noose being tightene-2/3

— AsimBajwaISPR (@AsimBajwaISPR) March 23, 2015

Ops #Z-e-A:Terrorist dislodged frm Sokh,Central area of Ops. Serious setback to terrorists with large casualties.Own forces consolidating.3

— AsimBajwaISPR (@AsimBajwaISPR) March 23, 2015

Earlier, there were unconfirmed reports of the death of the proscribed Tehrik-i-Taliban (TTP) chief Mullah Fazlullah in Tirah Valley area of Khyber Agency. However, the reports were later denied by both the TTP leadership and security sources.