Around 200 killed by Pak security forces in Shangla, Swat during last 24 hours: ISPR

ISLAMABAD, May 10: Around 200 miscreants have been killed in various areas of Swat and Shangla by the security forces during the last 24 hours while the civilian population in the area has been warned to be vigilant and careful as the miscreants have planted IEDs in various areas of Mingora and Swat to put the blame of civilian casualties on the security forces. According to ISPR here on Sunday, suspected locations of miscreants were engaged at, Kanju, Mingora, Venaibaba, Namal, Qambar, Peochar (Miscreants Headquarters), Fizagath, Tiligram, Chamtalai by the security forces in the effort to purge the area of militants where reportedly 50-60 miscreants were killed.

Indiscriminate mortar firing and planting of IEDs in the streets and roads by the miscreants in the populated areas of village Thana , Malakand and Mingora, resulted into civilian casualties. The miscreants also destroyed two schools at Barikot and Maniar while curfew was relaxed in Swat from 0600 to 1500 hours.

An Imam Mosque at Nishat Chowk mosque identified as Zahid Khan was murdered by the miscreants.

As far as the situation in Shangla is concerned the area upto Biladarm has been secured by security forces which during advance encountered IEDs at  Chamtalai bridge. Intense exchange of fire also took place between the miscreants and security forces at Chamtalai.

Security forces resumed operation from important heights known as point 2245 and point 2266 which were captured on Saturday and secured area upto Shalwal  Kandao. One soldier embraced Shahadat during the operation at Shalwal Kandao. During advancement a large number of dead bodies and weapons of miscreants were found near Ramotai Loe Sar. One soldier who was injured during operation on May 8 succumbed to injuries and embraced shahadat during evacuation.

A training centre of miscreants at Banai Baba was destroyed while dead bodies and weapons of miscreants were found in the area. Reportedly 140-150 miscreants were killed at Banai Baba Training Camp. Later, the DCO Shangla confirmed the number of casulilities inflicted upon miscreants through various sources.

Shangla top has also been secured from miscreants.

In Dirasuies the area from Kala Dag to Haya Sarai has been secured by the security forces as the miscreants gave resistance during advancement at Musa Jan and Sarai Kot. Resultantly, one soldier injured and 5 militants were killed in the process.

Reportedly, miscreants kidnapped a reporter of leading private News Channel from Chakdara, Lower Dir.

In Gulabad the consolidation of positions by the security forces on heights continued while area between Chakdara Bridge at Landakai has been secured by ground forces. Troops during advance encountered three IEDS which were successfuly neutralized.

In Buner various locations and hideouts of miscreants were engaged by attack helicopters at Barwada Char. Resultantly, miscreants suffered heavy casualties,6 miscreants bunkers and 2 ammunition dumps were also destroyed during the efforts.

The security forces have secured the ridges around Sultanwas and miscreants present there have been surrounded while two miscreants were arrested in a raid at Daggar.

On Saturday late miscreants attacked a security forces convoy at Spin area south of Tanai.The security forces swiftly retaliated and and killed 18 miscreants. An officer Capt Muneeb also embraced shahadat while 2 other soldiers were injured during the attack by miscreants.  The miscreants fled from the area leaving behind dead bodies. One injured miscreant was arrested. (APP)