Sunday, October 18, 2009

60 militants killed in Rah-e-Nijat operation


WANA : At least 60 militants were killed and five soldiers were martyred in operation Rah-e-Nijat during last 24 hours, Aaj News reported on Sunday.

The channel quoted the ISPR as saying that the bombardment of jet aircrafts was continue in Makeen, Ladha and other areas as a result 60 militants were killed.

The ISPR has also confirmed the martyrdom of five soldiers in the operation during last 24 hours.

Earlier, a foreign news agency had claimed that 20 militants have been killed and their several hideouts devastated in the military operation against the militants.

The sources had informed the channel that more that 5000 foreigners including Uzbek, Chechen and Arab are present in Waziristan, adding that they are receiving arms and financial assistance from Afghanistan. Operation in Waziristan would be like Swat operation, the sources added.

Meanwhile, the registration of the people, migrating from Mehsud area, have been initiated.

source:www.aaj.tv

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