24 extremists killed in last 24 hours: ISPR

The security forces have moved into the Town of Makeen—an area considered as Base Headquarters of terrorists during South Waziristan Operation Rah-e-Nijat.

According to a statement issued here by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), in last 24 hours, 24 terrorists have been killed while another was apprehended.

Security forces are consolidating and strengthening their positions around Sararogha. Search and clearance operations are continuing. Terrorists fired 4 rockets at Sararogha. During encounter 3 terrorists were killed.

Security forces are consolidating their positions in and around Ladha and conducting search and clearance operations. During search operation in Bangai Khel, Totai Langar Khel and Kot Langar Khel and huge quantity of arms and ammunition have been recovered and apprehended a suspect.

Terrorists fired at position of security forces at Ghunai Gur. The fire raid was effectively responded. No loss was reported.

Today security forces have entered Makeen. A large part of town has been cleared. In remaining part search and clearance operation is continuing.

Important road and track junction of Makeen-Ladha-Sararogha and road junction Makeen-Ghariom-Sararogha have been blocked. The house of Baitullah Mehsud has been raised to ground.

Intense engagements are taking place and terrorists are fleeing leaving behind their weapons and ammunition. So far 21 terrorists have been killed in Makeen area.

In Mingora, a Burqa clad woman was followed and arrested by Police. She was carrying 1 x Small Machine Gun with two magazines and ammunition. Security force conducted search operation at Shakardara, Bashkhela and apprehended 2 terrorists and recovered cache of arms and ammunition.

At least 3 terrorists voluntarily surrendered themselves to security forces around Mingora.

The forces continued relief activities today, as Pak Army free medical camp was established in Wanna and Shakai form 2 November 2009 to 6 November. Number of patients were treated and provided free medicines.

Local popular appreciated the effort of Army Doctors and Para Medics. 7,922 cash cards have been distributed amongst the displaced families of Waziristan.