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Incidents of Combing/Search Operation:2008
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January - 3 
Security forces (SFs) launched a search operation against militants in the Swat district of the NWFP on January 3 and arrested more than 70 suspected militants, including local Taliban Commander Ikramuddin. Sources told The News that SFs in an operation at Shakardara in the Matta sub-division arrest
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Security forces (SFs) launched a search operation against militants in the Swat district of the NWFP on January 3 and arrested more than 70 suspected militants, including local Taliban Commander Ikramuddin. Sources told The News that SFs in an operation at Shakardara in the Matta sub-division arrested 63 persons and confiscated heavy weapons from them. The troops also blew up two houses of suspected militants in the area. The military, however, confirmed the arrests of 44 suspected militants only. Ikramuddin, a close aide of the TNSM leader Maulana Fazlullah, was allegedly involved in the beheading of police officials in the Swat valley.
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January - 10 
security forces fighting the Fazlullah-led militants in the Swat district of NWFP on January 10 suspended military action due to persistent heavy snowfall and rain in the valley. Security forces, during a search operation in the Fatehpur area of Khwazakhela, arrested 12 suspected militants and shift
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security forces fighting the Fazlullah-led militants in the Swat district of NWFP on January 10 suspended military action due to persistent heavy snowfall and rain in the valley. Security forces, during a search operation in the Fatehpur area of Khwazakhela, arrested 12 suspected militants and shifted them to an undisclosed location. Similarly, military officials said four suspected militants were arrested on Ayub Bridge near Kanju.
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January - 11 
Police and security forces on January 11 arrested a hospitalised key militant ‘commander’ and five other suspects in a joint raid at a private hospital in the Saidu Sharif area of Swat in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), Daily Times reported. The arrested were identified as militant ‘Command
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Police and security forces on January 11 arrested a hospitalised key militant ‘commander’ and five other suspects in a joint raid at a private hospital in the Saidu Sharif area of Swat in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), Daily Times reported. The arrested were identified as militant ‘Commander’ Dr Khan, Alamgir, Mian Shahnshah, Mian Qamar Ali Shah and Taza Gul, all residents of Chuparyal Matta. According to police sources, Khan is an important commander of the militants and is considered among the top aides of cleric Maulana Fazlullah.
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January - 16 
Security forces foiled an attempt by the militants to blow up one of their caravans at Nangolai in the Swat district on January 16. Col. Mohammad Nadeem stated that the caravan was heading towards Matta when the militants blew up a remote control device planted at the roadside. The security forces l
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Security forces foiled an attempt by the militants to blow up one of their caravans at Nangolai in the Swat district on January 16. Col. Mohammad Nadeem stated that the caravan was heading towards Matta when the militants blew up a remote control device planted at the roadside. The security forces later cordoned off the area and arrested 19 suspected militants in the search operation, The News reported.
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January - 19 
Security forces have taken control of the Namal, Shor and Sardan Top areas in the Matta tehsil (administrative division) of Swat district on January 19, reports Daily Times. Militants have vacated the areas of Manja, Totanoo Bandai, Shah Dheri in Kabal tehsil and Puchar, Namal, Sardan Top and Shor i
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Security forces have taken control of the Namal, Shor and Sardan Top areas in the Matta tehsil (administrative division) of Swat district on January 19, reports Daily Times. Militants have vacated the areas of Manja, Totanoo Bandai, Shah Dheri in Kabal tehsil and Puchar, Namal, Sardan Top and Shor in Matta tehsil, which were strongholds of Fazlullah, sources added. They said militants’ bunkers in these areas were empty, and they took their weapons with them as they moved to unknown locations. The troops imposed a curfew during their forward march in the areas from 7pm on January 18-night and no one was allowed to come out of their houses. The security forces, during the operation, destroyed the houses of local militant commanders Sayed Karim, Lajbar Khan, Sahib and Bin Yamin, a close aide of rebel cleric Maulana Fazlullah. During the search operation, the troops also arrested several militants and shifted them to an undisclosed location for interrogation. Sources told Daily Times that the security forces had also recovered a police van belonging to the Matta Police Station.
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January - 22 
Security forces on January 22 conducted a search operation in the Shakardara area of Swat district and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition, according to a press release of the military’s Media Information Centre. The seizure included rifles, pistols, rockets of RPG-7, explosive and rou
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Security forces on January 22 conducted a search operation in the Shakardara area of Swat district and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition, according to a press release of the military’s Media Information Centre. The seizure included rifles, pistols, rockets of RPG-7, explosive and rounds of different bores, Associated Press of Pakistan reported.
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January - 23 
According to Dawn, six militants were arrested and a large cache of arms and ammunition was seized as security forces resumed a search and cordon operation on January 23 in some areas of the Swat district of NWFP. Troops reportedly targeted militants’ hideouts in Biakand and Mian Kalay of the Nellag
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According to Dawn, six militants were arrested and a large cache of arms and ammunition was seized as security forces resumed a search and cordon operation on January 23 in some areas of the Swat district of NWFP. Troops reportedly targeted militants’ hideouts in Biakand and Mian Kalay of the Nellagram area and arrested the six militants. During a search operation in the Nimgolay area of Kabal sub-division, they found a large cache of arms and ammunition, uniform of security forces and searchlights etc, concealed in a nearby field. The seizure included 32 hand-grenades, six gas shells, 18 mortars, several RPG -7, about 298 rounds of 12.7 gun, 32 warheads and a large number of Kalashnikovs and MMS riffles.
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January - 30 
In the province, police raided a storehouse and recovered arms and ammunition from the Guli Bagh area of Swat district on January 30, a Media Information Centre (MIC) statement and police officials said. The storehouse was owned by an alleged militant commander, Qari Mushtaq, the police officials sa
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In the province, police raided a storehouse and recovered arms and ammunition from the Guli Bagh area of Swat district on January 30, a Media Information Centre (MIC) statement and police officials said. The storehouse was owned by an alleged militant commander, Qari Mushtaq, the police officials said, adding that the seizure included three AK-47s and over 200 rounds.
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January - 31 
Security forces arrested three close aides of local Taliban commander Maulana Fazlullah during a search operation at Kanju check post in the Swat district of North West Frontier Province (NWFP), sources told Daily Times on February 1. Tazamin alias Abu Mursad, Sher Nawaz alias Abu Sufian and Matiull
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Security forces arrested three close aides of local Taliban commander Maulana Fazlullah during a search operation at Kanju check post in the Swat district of North West Frontier Province (NWFP), sources told Daily Times on February 1. Tazamin alias Abu Mursad, Sher Nawaz alias Abu Sufian and Matiullah alias Abu Zar were shifted to an undisclosed location for interrogation, they added. A day earlier, security forces fired artillery shells at suspected militant hideouts in Piyochar, Manja and Tota Bandi when they were informed about militants’ presence there. While five houses were partially damaged in the shelling there were no casualties reported.
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February - 17 
Security forces (SFs) arrested seven hardcore militants, including two commanders, during a search operation in the Swat district. The militants were reportedly hiding in a house when the security forces launched the operation in the Kabal sub-division and arrested them after a brief exchange of fir
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Security forces (SFs) arrested seven hardcore militants, including two commanders, during a search operation in the Swat district. The militants were reportedly hiding in a house when the security forces launched the operation in the Kabal sub-division and arrested them after a brief exchange of fire. The two commanders were identified as Fazle Rehman and Akbar Hussain. Residents said that the SFs also dynamited the house of Fazle Rehman and the shops and a clinical laboratory of Akbar Hussain in the area.
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February - 20 
The News reported that the SFs arrested 75 suspected militants in the Charbagh sub-division of Swat district during house-to-house searches on February 20.
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The News reported that the SFs arrested 75 suspected militants in the Charbagh sub-division of Swat district during house-to-house searches on February 20.
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February - 23 
One trooper and a suspected militant were killed in a shootout in the Kabal area of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on February 23, reports Daily Times. The shoot out occurred when the security forces (SFs) raided a house. The owner of the house, Javed, was also killed when
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One trooper and a suspected militant were killed in a shootout in the Kabal area of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on February 23, reports Daily Times. The shoot out occurred when the security forces (SFs) raided a house. The owner of the house, Javed, was also killed when the SF personnel returned fire, officials said. Two people were arrested from the house.
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February - 23 
Police on a tip off on February 23 raided a workshop and recovered an explosive-laden vehicle and three bombs, to be used in suicide bombings, from the Mingora area and arrested five people. The police said the five were ‘involved’ in planting explosives in vehicles which would have later been used
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Police on a tip off on February 23 raided a workshop and recovered an explosive-laden vehicle and three bombs, to be used in suicide bombings, from the Mingora area and arrested five people. The police said the five were ‘involved’ in planting explosives in vehicles which would have later been used in suicide attacks on the SFs. Mingora Police Deputy Superintendent Kiramat Shah told reporters that workshop owner Sirajuddin and his brother were also among the detainees.
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February - 28 
Associated Press of Pakistan reported that police arrested five suspected militants during a search operation in the Fizzagut area of Swat district on February 28. Police raided the hideouts of militants in Fizzagut and arrested Abdul Khaliq, Zafar Ali, Saifur Rehman and Anwar Ali while another was
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Associated Press of Pakistan reported that police arrested five suspected militants during a search operation in the Fizzagut area of Swat district on February 28. Police raided the hideouts of militants in Fizzagut and arrested Abdul Khaliq, Zafar Ali, Saifur Rehman and Anwar Ali while another was arrested from the Khwazakhela area.
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March - 2 
Elsewhere in the province, three suspected militants were arrested by the security agencies on March 2 in the Swat district, according to Daily Times. Two militants were arrested from the Fizagut area near Mingora and another from Wenayi Bridge during a search operation, official sources said.
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Elsewhere in the province, three suspected militants were arrested by the security agencies on March 2 in the Swat district, according to Daily Times. Two militants were arrested from the Fizagut area near Mingora and another from Wenayi Bridge during a search operation, official sources said.
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March - 7 
According to Daily Times, militants attacked a police van with a remote-controlled bomb in the Kabal sub-division of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on March 7, injuring a policeman and damaging the van. Police retaliated ad later also raided the Kabal area and arrested thre
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According to Daily Times, militants attacked a police van with a remote-controlled bomb in the Kabal sub-division of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on March 7, injuring a policeman and damaging the van. Police retaliated ad later also raided the Kabal area and arrested three suspected militants and seized rocket launchers and other weapons from their possession.
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March - 7 
The police arrested two suspected militants, identified as Muhammad Humayun and Misbahuddin, during separate raids in the Matta sub-division of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on March 7, Associated Press of Pakistan reported.
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The police arrested two suspected militants, identified as Muhammad Humayun and Misbahuddin, during separate raids in the Matta sub-division of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on March 7, Associated Press of Pakistan reported.
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March - 10 
Troops conducted a search operation in the Dherai area to arrest commander Idrees, one of the top 10 aides of militant leader Maulana Fazlullah. However, the operation ended without any arrest, officials said.
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Troops conducted a search operation in the Dherai area to arrest commander Idrees, one of the top 10 aides of militant leader Maulana Fazlullah. However, the operation ended without any arrest, officials said.
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March - 13 
Security forces (SFs) on March 13 arrested seven militants during a search operation in the Char Bagh area of Swat district in the NWFP, Daily Times reported. SFs also reportedly launched a search operation in the Shakar Darra area of Matta sub-division in Swat. However, there were no reports of arr
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Security forces (SFs) on March 13 arrested seven militants during a search operation in the Char Bagh area of Swat district in the NWFP, Daily Times reported. SFs also reportedly launched a search operation in the Shakar Darra area of Matta sub-division in Swat. However, there were no reports of arrests made or weapons recovered.
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March - 14 
The security forces (SFs), backed by gunship helicopters, conducted search operations in the Salanda, Jehanabad, Syedabad, Ser, Telegram and Badar areas of the Charbagh sub-division and arrested 42 militant suspects, including three wanted militants, and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition
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The security forces (SFs), backed by gunship helicopters, conducted search operations in the Salanda, Jehanabad, Syedabad, Ser, Telegram and Badar areas of the Charbagh sub-division and arrested 42 militant suspects, including three wanted militants, and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition. The SFs also arrested a suspect, identified as Fazl Said Siddiqi, at the Fiza Gat check-post during routine checking.
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March - 17 
Security forces arrested approximately 73 suspected militants during a search operation in different areas of Swat, including Namal, Matta, Balasur, Ser and Teligram.
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Security forces arrested approximately 73 suspected militants during a search operation in different areas of Swat, including Namal, Matta, Balasur, Ser and Teligram.
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March - 29 
The security forces on March 29 arrested a top militant in the Swat district of North West Frontier Province (NWFP), government sources told Daily Times. Police raided a house in Saidu Sharif on a tip-off and arrested Mian Syed, resident of Puchar Matta, and took him to an undisclosed location for i
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The security forces on March 29 arrested a top militant in the Swat district of North West Frontier Province (NWFP), government sources told Daily Times. Police raided a house in Saidu Sharif on a tip-off and arrested Mian Syed, resident of Puchar Matta, and took him to an undisclosed location for investigation, they added.
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April - 16 
Police seized a suicide jacket, arms and ammunition during a raid in the Kanjoo area of Kabal sub-division of Swat district on April 16, according to Daily Times. One suicide jacket, two G-3 rifles, two LMG rifles, four military uniforms, six time bombs and a large number of bullets were recovered d
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Police seized a suicide jacket, arms and ammunition during a raid in the Kanjoo area of Kabal sub-division of Swat district on April 16, according to Daily Times. One suicide jacket, two G-3 rifles, two LMG rifles, four military uniforms, six time bombs and a large number of bullets were recovered during the raid in Delai village. Police officer Sanobar Khan stated that militants had dumped the explosives before fleeing the area.
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May - 3 
On May 3-night, a group of 30 militants set ablaze nine rooms of the Government Girls High School in Charbagh in the Swat district of NWFP, The News reported. "Unknown miscreants forced their entry into the school, took the watchman hostage at gunpoint, collected the copies of the Holy Quran and oth
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On May 3-night, a group of 30 militants set ablaze nine rooms of the Government Girls High School in Charbagh in the Swat district of NWFP, The News reported. "Unknown miscreants forced their entry into the school, took the watchman hostage at gunpoint, collected the copies of the Holy Quran and other Islamic literature before torching the school building," sources said. The militants also planted three explosive devices in two other rooms, which, however, could not explode. Meanwhile, the police and security forces arrested 11 suspected militants in a joint search operation. A spokesman for the Swat media centre confirmed the arrest of nine suspected militants from whom arms were also recovered
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June - 2 
A police constable was injured when unidentified persons attacked a checkpoint in Nangolai in the Swat district of NWFP in the early hours of June 2, The News reported. Soon after the incident curfew was imposed in the area and security forces arrested two suspected persons in a search operation.
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A police constable was injured when unidentified persons attacked a checkpoint in Nangolai in the Swat district of NWFP in the early hours of June 2, The News reported. Soon after the incident curfew was imposed in the area and security forces arrested two suspected persons in a search operation.
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July - 25 
The security forces arrested 10 suspected militants during a search operation in the Sherpalam area of Kabal.
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The security forces arrested 10 suspected militants during a search operation in the Sherpalam area of Kabal.
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July - 29 
Security forces have reportedly launched a renewed search operation in pursuit of the militants in different parts of the valley. A military spokesman said that six militants were arrested and two were killed in the operation. A large quantity of automatic weapons and ammunition was also recovered.
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Security forces have reportedly launched a renewed search operation in pursuit of the militants in different parts of the valley. A military spokesman said that six militants were arrested and two were killed in the operation. A large quantity of automatic weapons and ammunition was also recovered. He added that the arrested militants were believed to be close associates of Fazlullah.
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July - 31 
In a search operation in the Mingora city on July 31, SFs arrested 10 suspected militants, officials said.
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In a search operation in the Mingora city on July 31, SFs arrested 10 suspected militants, officials said.
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August - 8 
Fresh troops of the Pakistan Army have reportedly reached Swat and started preparations for a major operation, while security forces arrested a man and his son during a raid in the Malakand Agency.
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Fresh troops of the Pakistan Army have reportedly reached Swat and started preparations for a major operation, while security forces arrested a man and his son during a raid in the Malakand Agency.
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September - 5 
Two top Taliban commanders were killed in an exchange of fire with the security forces (SFs) in the Matta tehsil (revenue division) of Swat district in the NWFP on October 5, Daily Times reported. A spokesman of the Swat Media Centre told APP that Taliban commanders Ayub and Amir Zaib were killed wh
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Two top Taliban commanders were killed in an exchange of fire with the security forces (SFs) in the Matta tehsil (revenue division) of Swat district in the NWFP on October 5, Daily Times reported. A spokesman of the Swat Media Centre told APP that Taliban commanders Ayub and Amir Zaib were killed when they clashed with the SFs during a search operation in the Sambat area of Matta. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed that a Taliban hideout had also been destroyed in the operation.
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September - 17 
The SFs conducted a raid on the house of Behram in the Asala area of Khwazakhela and arrested four suspected militants. However, the owner of the house, Behram, was not present at the time of the raid. Those arrested were identified as Muhammad Umer, Shoaib, Ilyas and Masood who were shifted to an u
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The SFs conducted a raid on the house of Behram in the Asala area of Khwazakhela and arrested four suspected militants. However, the owner of the house, Behram, was not present at the time of the raid. Those arrested were identified as Muhammad Umer, Shoaib, Ilyas and Masood who were shifted to an undisclosed location for interrogation. Unspecified numbers of weapons were also recovered from the militants. Shoaib has been accused of having nexus with a terrorist, who had carried out a blast in Wich Khuar.
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October - 6 
SFs conducted a ‘successful’ search operation in the Damghar and adjoining areas in Swat, the Swat Media Cell said in a statement. They searched all the villages but no arrests were made as Taliban had already fled.
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SFs conducted a ‘successful’ search operation in the Damghar and adjoining areas in Swat, the Swat Media Cell said in a statement. They searched all the villages but no arrests were made as Taliban had already fled.
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October - 7 
The security forces arrested 10 key Taliban militants during a search operation in Matta and shifted them to an unknown place, Online reported.
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The security forces arrested 10 key Taliban militants during a search operation in Matta and shifted them to an unknown place, Online reported.
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October - 27 
At least ten Taliban militants were killed in a clash with troops in Sarsanai village of Matta tehsil (revenue division) of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on October 27, reports Daily Times. “A fire fight began after Taliban refused to lay down arms and leave the area. Resu
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At least ten Taliban militants were killed in a clash with troops in Sarsanai village of Matta tehsil (revenue division) of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on October 27, reports Daily Times. “A fire fight began after Taliban refused to lay down arms and leave the area. Resultantly, 10 Taliban were killed,” said military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas. Three Taliban militants were arrested in a subsequent search operation in the same village.
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November - 3 
Helicopter gun ships continued to raid militant hideouts in the Dhero and Dagai areas of Kabal tehsil (revenue division) in the NWFP on November 3, reports Dawn. Three vehicles were destroyed in the operation and a cab driver identified as Nadir Khan was killed. A Suzuki pickup van and another vehic
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Helicopter gun ships continued to raid militant hideouts in the Dhero and Dagai areas of Kabal tehsil (revenue division) in the NWFP on November 3, reports Dawn. Three vehicles were destroyed in the operation and a cab driver identified as Nadir Khan was killed. A Suzuki pickup van and another vehicle also came under the attack.
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November - 18 
The SFs demolished two houses and as many shops in the Kanju area of Kabal and arrested 27 suspected militants during a search operation. The TTP spokesman also said the deadline for the release of three policemen detained by the Taliban ended on Tuesday. However, the date had been extended for talk
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The SFs demolished two houses and as many shops in the Kanju area of Kabal and arrested 27 suspected militants during a search operation. The TTP spokesman also said the deadline for the release of three policemen detained by the Taliban ended on Tuesday. However, the date had been extended for talks for swapping prisoners, as the Government had also detained 20 militants.
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December - 3 
According to The News, four persons were killed on December 3 in fresh incidents of violence in the Swat valley. According to the ISPR, a convoy of the security forces (SFs) came under attack from the militants in Kanju area of the Kabal tehsil (revenue division), resulting in the death of a soldier
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According to The News, four persons were killed on December 3 in fresh incidents of violence in the Swat valley. According to the ISPR, a convoy of the security forces (SFs) came under attack from the militants in Kanju area of the Kabal tehsil (revenue division), resulting in the death of a soldier besides injuries to two others. Following the attack, the SFs launched a search operation in the area. They claimed to have arrested 21 suspected militants and blown up two houses of militants.
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December - 22 
According to The News, 23 people, including 15 militants, were killed in a ground operation against the militants and other incidents of violence in Shakardara area of Swat District on December 22. The ISPR-run Swat Media Centre (SMC) said Security Forces (SFs) launched a ground assault against
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According to The News, 23 people, including 15 militants, were killed in a ground operation against the militants and other incidents of violence in Shakardara area of Swat District on December 22. The ISPR-run Swat Media Centre (SMC) said Security Forces (SFs) launched a ground assault against the militants in Shakardarra, the stronghold of Maulana Fazlullah-led militants. It said SFs started a search-and-cordon operation early in the morning, backed by gunship helicopters, and killed 15 militants, besides injuring scores others, and destroyed their command and control centres. According to a SMC press release, the troops were advancing in a calculated way with a view to avoiding civilian casualties. However, the press release claimed that fleeing militants were using local population as human shield and were firing at the advancing SFs, but the troops were exercising restraint. The SFs also conceded casualties of two soldiers besides injuries to an equal number of SF personnel.
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December - 24 
In the Kabal sub-division, the militants opened fire on SF personnel in Sarsani area, injuring four soldiers. The SFs later cordoned off the area and arrested four suspects. Similarly, Niamtullah and his daughter were wounded when a shell landed at their house in the Bandai area of Khwazakhela sub-d
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In the Kabal sub-division, the militants opened fire on SF personnel in Sarsani area, injuring four soldiers. The SFs later cordoned off the area and arrested four suspects. Similarly, Niamtullah and his daughter were wounded when a shell landed at their house in the Bandai area of Khwazakhela sub-division.
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