Huge cache of arms recovered in Orakzai, Parachinar

ISPR says underground centre of TTP militants destroyed; major terrorist plan foiled

PARACHINAR: Security forces on Sunday recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation in Kurram and Orakzai tribal agencies. 

The sources said the security forces launched a search operation in the border villages in Kurram Agency and seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition. The forces also destroyed the bunkers that were being used by militants.

In Orakzai Agency, the forces recovered arms from the hideouts of a militant Aslam Farooqi in Gowak area. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the recovered arms and ammunition include rockets, prepared improvised explosive devices (IEDs), grenades, mortar bombs, different types of weapons and communication equipment.

The operations were launched on credible intelligence and a centre of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), established in underground tunnels in Kalaya, Orakzai Agency, was destroyed during the offensive.

The ISPR said the recovery of such a huge cache is indicative of planning for a major terrorist attack, which has been averted.  The operation was carried out as part on the ongoing Raddul Fasaad offensive against the militants.