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Incidents of Exchange of Fire between SFs and Militants:2009
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January - 7 
Militants attacked a check-post of the SFs in the Koza Bandai area of Kabal sub-division, which triggered a gunfight between the two sides. Five SF personnel were wounded and two vehicles of the troops destroyed in the clash while a vehicle was taken away by the militants. The SFs shelled suspected
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Militants attacked a check-post of the SFs in the Koza Bandai area of Kabal sub-division, which triggered a gunfight between the two sides. Five SF personnel were wounded and two vehicles of the troops destroyed in the clash while a vehicle was taken away by the militants. The SFs shelled suspected positions of the militants in the area and consequently, a mortar shell hit a house owned by one Aurangzeb, killing his daughter and injuring three others.
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January - 13 
A security official was killed while three others sustained injuries when suspected militants attacked the SFs convoy in Durushkhela area of Matta, according to the Swat Media Centre. The troops instantly retaliated and killed an unspecified number of the attackers. A petrol station was also reporte
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A security official was killed while three others sustained injuries when suspected militants attacked the SFs convoy in Durushkhela area of Matta, according to the Swat Media Centre. The troops instantly retaliated and killed an unspecified number of the attackers. A petrol station was also reportedly set ablaze in Matta.
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January - 13 
A trooper was killed when militants attacked the Kotal check-post in Kohat District on January 13, Dawn reported. The militants fired dozens of rockets at the Frontier Constabulary check-post and the army retaliated with artillery from Kohat side. The SFs subsequently targeted the hideouts of milita
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A trooper was killed when militants attacked the Kotal check-post in Kohat District on January 13, Dawn reported. The militants fired dozens of rockets at the Frontier Constabulary check-post and the army retaliated with artillery from Kohat side. The SFs subsequently targeted the hideouts of militants in Bosti Khel area.
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January - 13 
There were also reports of clashes between SFs and militants in the Charbagh area of the Swat valley throughout January 13. However, there were no reports of causalities suffered by either side in the fighting.
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There were also reports of clashes between SFs and militants in the Charbagh area of the Swat valley throughout January 13. However, there were no reports of causalities suffered by either side in the fighting.
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January - 15 
The Security Forces (SFs) on January 15 claimed to have killed and injured ‘a large number of hardcore militants’ including their ‘operations commander’ in Manglawar in the Swat District of NWFP when an attack was repulsed, The News reported. However, a spokesman for the Swat Media Centre could not
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The Security Forces (SFs) on January 15 claimed to have killed and injured ‘a large number of hardcore militants’ including their ‘operations commander’ in Manglawar in the Swat District of NWFP when an attack was repulsed, The News reported. However, a spokesman for the Swat Media Centre could not tell the exact number of militants killed in the clash. Giving details, he said the militants attempted to attack a SFs’ check-post at Manglawar early on January 15 morning but it was effectively repulsed.
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January - 16 
Amid reports that militants had destroyed a house owned by the ruling Awami National Party (ANP) chief Asfandyar Wali Khan in the Madyan Chaktari area, 18 more people, including 12 militants and three Security Force (SF) personnel, were killed in different parts of the Swat District on January 16, T
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Amid reports that militants had destroyed a house owned by the ruling Awami National Party (ANP) chief Asfandyar Wali Khan in the Madyan Chaktari area, 18 more people, including 12 militants and three Security Force (SF) personnel, were killed in different parts of the Swat District on January 16, The News reported. A press release of the Military’s-run Swat Media Cell (SMC) claimed that 12 militants were killed and many others injured in a clash in the Chamtalai area of Khwazakhela sub-division. The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Swat chapter leader Shah Dauran also claimed killing several SF personnel in the clash. “Several troops were killed and five vehicles were destroyed in the attack,” he claimed on his illegal FM radio. The SFs subsequently clamped a curfew in Khwazakhela and started shelling suspected hideouts of the militants.
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January - 24 
Eight Taliban militants, including commander Noor Bakhtiar, were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) during clashes in the Nangolai area of Kabal tehsil (revenue division) in Swat in the NWFP on January 24, a private TV channel reported, according to Daily Times. The SFs also recovered a large cache
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Eight Taliban militants, including commander Noor Bakhtiar, were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) during clashes in the Nangolai area of Kabal tehsil (revenue division) in Swat in the NWFP on January 24, a private TV channel reported, according to Daily Times. The SFs also recovered a large cache of arms from the Taliban’s hideout after the operation. Troops also took control of schools in Swat following Taliban militant’s threats against their reopening, the channel reported. According to the channel, the decision was made to protect educational institutions in the district, where, according to official figures, 174 schools have been destroyed by Taliban militants during the past one and a half year. The forces established their check posts near the schools to thwart further attacks by the Taliban militants, who are against female education in the district. In December 2008, the Taliban had warned the Government to close all girls’ schools in Swat, threatening to kill any female student that dared receive education.
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January - 27 
Security Forces (SFs) killed more than 16 militants in Darra Adamkhel in the NWFP on January 27, Dawn reported. The SFs claimed that they had besieged a large number of militants after a fierce battle which claimed the life of an army officer and injured five soldiers in Tor Chappar. The troops had
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Security Forces (SFs) killed more than 16 militants in Darra Adamkhel in the NWFP on January 27, Dawn reported. The SFs claimed that they had besieged a large number of militants after a fierce battle which claimed the life of an army officer and injured five soldiers in Tor Chappar. The troops had reportedly been attacking the militants’ hideout in the area with artillery fire and shelling for the last four days. The Inter-Services Public Relations said in a press release from provincial capital Peshawar on January 26 that 16 militants were killed in a gun battle in Tor Chapper on January 25. The operation was planned after the military was told that the Tor Chappar Valley, “is again witnessing terrorist activity”, the statement said, Daily Times reported. It said, “The operation was planned and executed for one day.” However, a Taliban spokesman denied the report of the death of 16 people and said that all of them were safe and alive.
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January - 30 
Six persons were killed as the military operation in Swat continued on the sixth day on January 30, according to Daily Times. The Security Forces (SFs) continued targeting Taliban hideouts in several areas of the Chaharbagh sub-division, including Coat and Darul Uloom. Troops reportedly advanced int
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Six persons were killed as the military operation in Swat continued on the sixth day on January 30, according to Daily Times. The Security Forces (SFs) continued targeting Taliban hideouts in several areas of the Chaharbagh sub-division, including Coat and Darul Uloom. Troops reportedly advanced into the valley and consolidated their positions in Matta and Manglawar areas of the District. The curfew in Sangota, Koozabandai, Darra Bandai, Nangoi and parts of Shakardara also continued on January 30.
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February - 3 
Militants surrounded the Shamozai Police post manned by about 30 personnel on February 3. Six militants and three SF personnel were killed and 10 persons, including five militants, were injured in an exchange of fire.
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Militants surrounded the Shamozai Police post manned by about 30 personnel on February 3. Six militants and three SF personnel were killed and 10 persons, including five militants, were injured in an exchange of fire.
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February - 4 
In another incident, a militant commander, identified as Noor Rehman, was killed while several others were injured in an exchange of fire between SFs and militants in the Kandeel area of Madyan sub-division, The News reported.
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In another incident, a militant commander, identified as Noor Rehman, was killed while several others were injured in an exchange of fire between SFs and militants in the Kandeel area of Madyan sub-division, The News reported.
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February - 4 
Nine members of a Bara-based militant group were killed in an encounter with the Police and the Qaumi Lashkar (militia) comprising armed villagers when they allegedly attempted to kidnap the chief official of Bazidkhel union council near Peshawar, the NWFP capital, on February 4, The News reported.
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Nine members of a Bara-based militant group were killed in an encounter with the Police and the Qaumi Lashkar (militia) comprising armed villagers when they allegedly attempted to kidnap the chief official of Bazidkhel union council near Peshawar, the NWFP capital, on February 4, The News reported. Three Policemen sustained injuries in the first incident of its kind in which the Police and villagers jointly countered the militants operating in Peshawar. Police and villagers said that members of the Mangal Bagh-led Lashkar-e-Islam entered the Bazidkhel village in two cars and a motorbike in a bid to kidnap Faheem, the local union council chief. In the ensuing encounter, seven attackers were killed. A source said two more militants were killed near Badaber when they were escaping on a motorcycle. Meanwhile, Lashkar-e-Islam chief Mangal Bagh threatened the Bazidkhel villagers with reprisal if found to be involved in killing nine of his men. Earlier, a spokesman for the Lashkar-e-Islam denied that the slain men wanted to attack the Badaber Police station. However, spokesman Misri Khan conceded that their men were on their way to Bazidkhel to take action against some criminals and elements opposed to their organisation. “Ours is a peaceful organisation that never attacked the security forces and the police. Had they gone there to attack the Badaber police, they would have first attacked Hayatabad and Sarband police stations,” he claimed. The spokesman alleged that their men were stopped at the Frontier Corps check-post, arrested and later killed by the Police and criminals from Bazidkhel.
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February - 9 
26 persons, including 11 children and a soldier, were killed while 38 others sustained injuries when mortar shells hit some houses during ongoing clashes between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in the Qasimkhel area of Darra Adamkhel on February 9, The News reported. Sources said militants fired
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26 persons, including 11 children and a soldier, were killed while 38 others sustained injuries when mortar shells hit some houses during ongoing clashes between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in the Qasimkhel area of Darra Adamkhel on February 9, The News reported. Sources said militants fired three rockets at the Babozai check-post, killing a soldier, Mirdad, and injuring two others. SFs also retaliated and an exchange of fire continued for sometime, during which heavy weapons were reportedly used. Reports said several shells fell at the main gate of the Government Girls Primary School Qasimkhel and nearby houses on the outskirts of Darra Adamkhel, killing at least 13 persons, including 11 children, and injuring about 38 others. Four of the injured died at a hospital in Peshawar. In a statement issued from Kohat, the ISPR said militants fired mortar shells which killed 13 civilians and injured several others when they hit some houses in Darra Adamkhel. An AFP report added that SFs denied involvement in the shelling. “No military operation is currently underway in the area,” an unnamed security official said.
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February - 9 
Six soldiers were injured in an encounter between the SFs and militants in the Charbagh area.
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Six soldiers were injured in an encounter between the SFs and militants in the Charbagh area.
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February - 10 
One soldier was killed and 13 persons, including two civilians, were wounded as Security Forces (SFs) and militants clashed in different areas of the Swat District on February 10, The News reported. Sources said the militants attacked a convoy of the SFs in the Kanju area of Kabal revenue division,
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One soldier was killed and 13 persons, including two civilians, were wounded as Security Forces (SFs) and militants clashed in different areas of the Swat District on February 10, The News reported. Sources said the militants attacked a convoy of the SFs in the Kanju area of Kabal revenue division, killing a soldier and injuring another. The militants subsequently fled when the SFs retaliated.
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February - 11 
Three soldiers were killed and several others were injured during clashes between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in the Charbagh area of Swat District on February 11, The News reported. Sources said the militants besieged and attacked a SFs’ camp in Darul Uloom Charbagh with heavy weaponry. The
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Three soldiers were killed and several others were injured during clashes between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in the Charbagh area of Swat District on February 11, The News reported. Sources said the militants besieged and attacked a SFs’ camp in Darul Uloom Charbagh with heavy weaponry. The attack triggered a fierce gun-battle between the troops and militants, which was reportedly continuing till last reports were filed. Militants claimed that three SF personnel were killed and several others sustained injuries in the encounter while the camp building was also damaged. The adjacent houses and shops were also reportedly damaged in the attack. The militants’ sources claimed that they had inflicted heavy losses on SFs in Charbagh, but the Swat-based spokesman for the military rebutted the claim.
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March - 1 
Security Forces (SFs) on March 1 killed seven militants in an encounter in the Ghurzandi area of Lachi sub-division in Kohat District, The News reported. Sources said SFs cordoned off the Ghurzandi, Hoti Banda and Chashmi Miangan areas in an attempt to arrest the militants, who were allegedly involv
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Security Forces (SFs) on March 1 killed seven militants in an encounter in the Ghurzandi area of Lachi sub-division in Kohat District, The News reported. Sources said SFs cordoned off the Ghurzandi, Hoti Banda and Chashmi Miangan areas in an attempt to arrest the militants, who were allegedly involved in incidents of kidnapping for ransom and murder. The militants allegedly opened fire on the troops, injuring a soldier identified as Irfan Sajjad. In retaliatory action by the SFs, seven militants were killed and five others wounded. The troops also reportedly freed four persons, who had been kidnapped by the militants a few days back.
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March - 17 
Four Policemen and a Malakand University security guard were killed and three others were injured in a gunfight with militants on the premises of the campus on March 17-night, according to The News. The Taliban later ‘arrested’ 14 militants involved in the incident in a search operation. Sources sai
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Four Policemen and a Malakand University security guard were killed and three others were injured in a gunfight with militants on the premises of the campus on March 17-night, according to The News. The Taliban later ‘arrested’ 14 militants involved in the incident in a search operation. Sources said about 40 armed men in the guise of Taliban arrived at the university’s main entrance and opened fire on the guard, Khaliqdad, for offering resistance. The guard sustained serious bullet injuries. After receiving information, a Police party of Ouch Police Station rushed to the incident site but the militants fired a rocket at the Police van, killing three Policemen on the spot. The Police van driver Muhammad Nazeer and security guard Khaliqdad succumbed to their injuries at the hospital. Meanwhile, the militants escaped in two vans of the university, leaving behind their own vehicles and some arms. Sources said soon after the incident, the Swat-based Taliban launched a search operation in Shamozai area and ‘arrested’ 14 militants, besides seizing both the vans of the university from their possession.
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March - 27 
Security Forces (SFs) and militants on March 27 clashed in the Qamber area of Swat District, which resulted in the death of a recently released militant, ‘commander’ Hayat Khan, and injuries to a soldier, The News reported. The gunfight occurred when militants allegedly fired at a convoy of the SFs,
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Security Forces (SFs) and militants on March 27 clashed in the Qamber area of Swat District, which resulted in the death of a recently released militant, ‘commander’ Hayat Khan, and injuries to a soldier, The News reported. The gunfight occurred when militants allegedly fired at a convoy of the SFs, which was taking ration to Qamber town on the outskirts of Mingora. This was the third clash between the militants and SFs after the peace deal between the NWFP Government and the Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM).
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March - 29 
Three Police officials, including the District Police Officer (DPO) of Lower Dir, a former acting District Nazim and his nephew, were killed in clashes with suspected militants in Shah Bandai and Lajbok areas of the Lower Dir District on March 29, The News reported. DPO Khurshid Khan, hailing from S
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Three Police officials, including the District Police Officer (DPO) of Lower Dir, a former acting District Nazim and his nephew, were killed in clashes with suspected militants in Shah Bandai and Lajbok areas of the Lower Dir District on March 29, The News reported. DPO Khurshid Khan, hailing from Swat Valley, was leading a Police team to fight the militants who had earlier kidnapped a bank manager and killed former acting district Nazim Alamzeb Khan. In a gunfight at Shah Bandai area, the militants killed the DPO and his two guards, Muhammad Islam and Muhammad Ajmeer, while his driver sustained injuries.
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April - 3 
Dozens of armed Taliban militants on April 3 stormed a NATO supplies container terminal in Peshawar, the NWFP capital, and torched nine vehicles and several offices, Daily Times reported. Police and locals said the terminal, located on the Ring Road in Pishtakhara Police station precincts, was attac
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Dozens of armed Taliban militants on April 3 stormed a NATO supplies container terminal in Peshawar, the NWFP capital, and torched nine vehicles and several offices, Daily Times reported. Police and locals said the terminal, located on the Ring Road in Pishtakhara Police station precincts, was attacked early in the morning, adding that the Taliban and Police exchanged heavy fire, but no casualties were reported. Police officials said there were more than 100 militants who participated in the raid. They said the Taliban also used rockets to target the Police party but failed to hit anyone. Meanwhile, AFP reported the Taliban had destroyed nine vehicles parked at the terminal. The vehicles were bound for international forces in Afghanistan. "There were no casualties in the attack early Friday, but the fire destroyed nine NATO vehicles, including fire-fighting vans and 4x4 jeeps," local Police official Fazal Wahid Khan told AFP.
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April - 12 
The NWFP, Security Forces targeted Taliban hideouts near the border between Hangu District and Kurram Agency in the FATA on April 12. Official sources said that dozens of houses and a mosque were also damaged in the attack. However, no casualties were reported. The operation followed a Taliban attac
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The NWFP, Security Forces targeted Taliban hideouts near the border between Hangu District and Kurram Agency in the FATA on April 12. Official sources said that dozens of houses and a mosque were also damaged in the attack. However, no casualties were reported. The operation followed a Taliban attack on the convoy of Kurram Agency Political Agent Arshad Majeed near Tutkas area two days ago in which one trooper was killed and seven were injured.
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April - 26 
At least 26 Taliban militants, including an important commander, and a trooper were killed after Security Forces launched an operation in the Maidan area of Lower Dir on April 26, according to Daily Times. “At least 26 bodies of Taliban were found from Lal Qila. The FC [Frontier Corps] has taken con
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At least 26 Taliban militants, including an important commander, and a trooper were killed after Security Forces launched an operation in the Maidan area of Lower Dir on April 26, according to Daily Times. “At least 26 bodies of Taliban were found from Lal Qila. The FC [Frontier Corps] has taken control of Lal Qila,” said the SFs, after the Government decided to establish the writ of the state in areas bordering Swat. An Inter-Services Public Relations statement said, “On the request of the provincial government and the people of Dir, the Frontier Corps launched the operation early on Sunday against suspected Taliban positions in Islampura and Lal Qila in Lower Dir. An exchange of fire took place in Kala Dag and scores of Taliban were killed.” It said that a soldier was also killed and four others were injured.
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April - 27 
Frontier Corps (FC) personnel killed 26 Taliban militants, including key commanders, as Operation Toar Tander-I (Black Thunderstorm-I) continued in the Maidan area of Lower Dir of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) for the second day on April 27, report Daily Times. “Forty (Taliban), including comm
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Frontier Corps (FC) personnel killed 26 Taliban militants, including key commanders, as Operation Toar Tander-I (Black Thunderstorm-I) continued in the Maidan area of Lower Dir of North West Frontier Province (NWFP) for the second day on April 27, report Daily Times. “Forty (Taliban), including commanders Maulana Shahid and Qari Quraish, have been killed in the last two days of operation,” FC said in a press statement. Officials said the Security Forces (SFs) were gaining ground against the Taliban and their hideouts in Kalkot, Islam Dara and Hoshyari Dara were targeted. “After a stiff encounter with the [Taliban], the Frontier Corps soldiers regained control of Lal Qila and flushed them out from Maidan valley,” the FC statement added. Paramilitary troops and helicopter gunships bombed suspected Taliban bases during the operation, an unnamed military official told AFP. “Eight security officials were also killed in two days of operation,” another military official said. The operation was launched on April 26 after the Taliban militants attacked SFs and Government officials and closed roads for the movement of government and FC convoys. A day earlier, at least 11 schoolchildren were killed by toy bomb.
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April - 29 
Troops took control of the main Daggar town, headquarters of the Buner District, on April 29 after being dropped by helicopter behind Taliban lines, killing over 50 Taliban militants in two days of fighting, the military said, Daily Times reported. Troops were operating on three axis – Ambaila, Mala
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Troops took control of the main Daggar town, headquarters of the Buner District, on April 29 after being dropped by helicopter behind Taliban lines, killing over 50 Taliban militants in two days of fighting, the military said, Daily Times reported. Troops were operating on three axis – Ambaila, Malandar and Karakar – military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas told reporters in Rawalpindi on April 29. “Two high-value targets — Maulvi Shahid and Qari Quresh — are among the 50 militants killed so far in Buner when gunship helicopters targeted militants’ positions during the operation launched on Tuesday afternoon,” Abbas stated. “The security forces are facing stiff resistance, particularly around Ambaila heights,” a key gateway to the mountainous region where the Taliban detonated three roadside bombs, he said. One soldier had been killed in the operation and three were injured. “The airborne forces have linked up to police and Frontier Constabulary in Daggar,” the spokesman said. The Army spokesman informed the media that Daggar has been cleared of the militants while Sultanwala, Nawagai and Pir Baba Ziarat are still in the militants’ control.
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April - 30 
He said the militants attacked SFs’ post in the Jawari Pass area and in the retaliatory action four militants were killed, while the rest fled from the scene. During the crossfire, one FC trooper sustained injuries, he said. Further, according to Dawn, militants blew up a camp of the Frontier Consta
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He said the militants attacked SFs’ post in the Jawari Pass area and in the retaliatory action four militants were killed, while the rest fled from the scene. During the crossfire, one FC trooper sustained injuries, he said. Further, according to Dawn, militants blew up a camp of the Frontier Constabulary and took away weapons, while jets and helicopters continued heavy bombing on their suspected positions in different parts of Buner District on April 30. However, no casualty among militants was reported in the attacks by helicopter gunships.
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May - 1 
Security Forces (SFs) on May 1 killed two Taliban commanders and injured four others in a clash at the Langar check-post in the Khwazakhela sub-division of Swat District, The News reported. Sources said the militants opened fire on the check-post, leading to a gun-battle in which two Taliban command
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Security Forces (SFs) on May 1 killed two Taliban commanders and injured four others in a clash at the Langar check-post in the Khwazakhela sub-division of Swat District, The News reported. Sources said the militants opened fire on the check-post, leading to a gun-battle in which two Taliban commanders, identified as Nisar and Islam, were killed and four others injured. According to unconfirmed reports, six militants were killed in the clash. SFs also recovered a rifle, two hand-grenades and a Kalashnikov from the militants. In addition, gunship helicopters continued shelling the hilly areas of Matta and Peuchar.
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May - 2 
Five Taliban militants, including two key commanders, were killed in fighting with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Charbagh tehsil ((revenue division) of Swat District in NWFP on May 2, according to Daily Times. Sources said the troops also seized a car prepared for a suicide attack and arrested th
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Five Taliban militants, including two key commanders, were killed in fighting with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Charbagh tehsil ((revenue division) of Swat District in NWFP on May 2, according to Daily Times. Sources said the troops also seized a car prepared for a suicide attack and arrested three armed Taliban militants.
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May - 2 
In Langer, troops seized 12 military uniforms from a jeep after a gunfight. The clothes were to be used in terrorist activities, the army said. The troops also established check posts to stop Taliban entry into Shangla.
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In Langer, troops seized 12 military uniforms from a jeep after a gunfight. The clothes were to be used in terrorist activities, the army said. The troops also established check posts to stop Taliban entry into Shangla.
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May - 2 
The Taliban attacked a grid station with rockets, destroying the facility and disrupting power supply to Mingora. They also attacked a Police station in Rahimabad late on May 2. The ensuing gunfight reportedly continued until the next morning. The Taliban also partially destroyed the Chamtalai Bridg
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The Taliban attacked a grid station with rockets, destroying the facility and disrupting power supply to Mingora. They also attacked a Police station in Rahimabad late on May 2. The ensuing gunfight reportedly continued until the next morning. The Taliban also partially destroyed the Chamtalai Bridge in Khawazakhela by a bomb blast. Four militants were reportedly injured in a clash after they attacked the Security Forces in the Sambat Ridge area. Separately, the Taliban abducted the Mingora town municipal officer and his son from Sharifabad. They released the two later but seized their vehicle.
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May - 3 
Early on May 3, the Taliban blew up a girls’ high school in the Ningolai area of Kabal sub-division. While the building was destroyed, no casualty was reported. Further, a mechanic was arrested from Watakai Chowk when he was preparing a vehicle for a suicide attack. Another vehicle prepared for a su
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Early on May 3, the Taliban blew up a girls’ high school in the Ningolai area of Kabal sub-division. While the building was destroyed, no casualty was reported. Further, a mechanic was arrested from Watakai Chowk when he was preparing a vehicle for a suicide attack. Another vehicle prepared for a suicide attack was on its way to Saidu Sharif when the troops spotted it and later destroyed it after a gunfight. Three Taliban militants were arrested along with a suicide vehicle in Mingora, the ISPR said.
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May - 5 
During clashes between the Security Forces (SFs) and militants in the Swat District on May 5, at least 18 persons, including three militants and two SF personnel, were killed and 20 others sustained injuries, The News reported. Sources said clashes were going on in Mingora city, Khwazakhela, Barikot
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During clashes between the Security Forces (SFs) and militants in the Swat District on May 5, at least 18 persons, including three militants and two SF personnel, were killed and 20 others sustained injuries, The News reported. Sources said clashes were going on in Mingora city, Khwazakhela, Barikot and Shamozai areas, while heavy shelling was witnessed in Qambar area. The shelling and firing continued overnight in which scores of houses were destroyed. Militants also attacked the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police’s office, Commissioner Office, Police station and museum in Saidu Sharif and captured the DIG office.
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May - 6 
Heavy firing occurred in Elay village between the militants and Security Forces, but there was no report of casualties.
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Heavy firing occurred in Elay village between the militants and Security Forces, but there was no report of casualties.
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May - 6 
In a bid to recapture the Government buildings seized by the Taliban, Security Forces (SFs) on May 6 targeted militants’ strongholds with gunship helicopters and artillery, killing 60 militants, The News reported. In the daylong fighting across the Swat District, 40 civilians and two Frontier Corps
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In a bid to recapture the Government buildings seized by the Taliban, Security Forces (SFs) on May 6 targeted militants’ strongholds with gunship helicopters and artillery, killing 60 militants, The News reported. In the daylong fighting across the Swat District, 40 civilians and two Frontier Corps (FC) soldiers were also killed. Reports indicated that a major military operation is to be launched in Swat and reinforcements have already been deployed in the valley.
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May - 6 
The main clash occurred in Shahdarra where gunship helicopters targeted the militants, who had captured the emerald mine, killing 35 of them and forcing the survivors to leave the mine. SFs also targeted the Takhtaband stronghold of the Taliban, killing 15 militants and injuring scores of others. Th
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The main clash occurred in Shahdarra where gunship helicopters targeted the militants, who had captured the emerald mine, killing 35 of them and forcing the survivors to leave the mine. SFs also targeted the Takhtaband stronghold of the Taliban, killing 15 militants and injuring scores of others. The militants attacked a convoy of the SFs in Kanju, killing one FC trooper and injuring two others. In the subsequent retaliation by the FC, 10 militants were killed. Similarly, another FC convoy was hit by an improvised explosive device, killing one soldier and injuring two others. Seven persons, including five SF personnel, were killed and nine others injured in different incidents in Batkhela. Approximately 60 persons also sustained injuries in clashes between the two sides in different areas of Swat. SFs targeted suspected militant positions in many areas, including Malokabad, Shahdarra, Rung Mohallah, Rajabad, Zamrud Mine, Qazi Baba, Watkai, Naway Killay, Ingoro Dherai, Takhtaband, Balogram and Qambar.
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May - 7 
Five members of a local armed Lashkar (militia) were killed and six others injured when militants opened fire at them in the Siyalo Talab area of Hangu District on May 7, The News reported. Sources said a person identified as Saifullah was abducted by the militants and armed villagers of Manjikhel t
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Five members of a local armed Lashkar (militia) were killed and six others injured when militants opened fire at them in the Siyalo Talab area of Hangu District on May 7, The News reported. Sources said a person identified as Saifullah was abducted by the militants and armed villagers of Manjikhel tribe chased the kidnappers. An exchange of fire took place in Siyalo Talab area, leaving five men dead and six others injured. Sources said the clash between the militants and armed Lashkar continued for three hours in which four vehicles were also destroyed.
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May - 7 
Military sources said 12 militants were killed in the Shamoozai area of Swat, eight others in Malam Jaba and 14 militants were killed in Matta, Shahdheri and Kooza Cheena. Taliban commander Ibne Aqil was also reported killed in a counter-attack by the Police when the Taliban attacked Matta Police st
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Military sources said 12 militants were killed in the Shamoozai area of Swat, eight others in Malam Jaba and 14 militants were killed in Matta, Shahdheri and Kooza Cheena. Taliban commander Ibne Aqil was also reported killed in a counter-attack by the Police when the Taliban attacked Matta Police station. “In 24 hours, we lost nine soldiers and about 10 of them [were] injured,” General Abbas told AFP. Seven of the soldiers were killed when Taliban ambushed a convoy at the entrance to Mingora. Two soldiers were killed in the valley north of Matta,” the military spokesman told the news agency.
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May - 8 
The Security Forces (SFs) killed more than 140 Taliban militants as the military operation continued in the Swat valley of NWFP on May 8, Daily Times reported. 13 of them were killed in a major gun battle at Matta Police station. Seven soldiers were also killed as the SFs took control of Khawazakhel
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The Security Forces (SFs) killed more than 140 Taliban militants as the military operation continued in the Swat valley of NWFP on May 8, Daily Times reported. 13 of them were killed in a major gun battle at Matta Police station. Seven soldiers were also killed as the SFs took control of Khawazakhela and Chamtalai, ISPR Director General Maj Gen Athar Abbas said in a media briefing. He said military had launched a “full-scale operation” in Swat and the Taliban militants were on the run. He said the Taliban militants were trying to block an exodus of civilians through coercion, taking hostages, bombings and blocking roads with trees. According to Reuters, he said there were 4,000 to 5,000 Taliban militants in Swat, including Uzbeks and Tajiks. On May 8, troops targeted Taliban mountaintop training camps, ammunition dumps and command and communication centres in precision strikes. “Special care has been taken to strike identified targets and those targets which are away from populated areas,” he added. 10 Taliban militants were killed in attacks in Takhtaband, Qambar Top and the house of a local lawyer. Another 10 were killed in an attack by helicopter gunship in Kabal. Five Taliban militants, including Commander Akbar Ali were killed in Kanju. The ISPR Director General said the Taliban militants killed the brother of Khawazakhela union council nazim and abducted two Policemen from Sor Bridge in Khawazakhela. They also fired six rockets at the Circuit House in Mingora, killing a soldier. The ISPR said the Taliban resistance in Buner had been reduced considerably, but they were maintaining positions at Sultanwas and Pir Baba. A search and cordon operation continued in Lower Dir. 15 Taliban militants were killed in an attack on a Taliban compound in Maidan, General Abbas said, adding that they included two key commanders.
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May - 9 
According to Daily Times, five suspected terrorists were killed and a Policeman injured during an encounter at Baghbanan Road in Peshawar, capital of the NWFP, early on May 9. According to a statement, Police arrested three suspected terrorists in the limits of Chamkani Police Station during a routi
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According to Daily Times, five suspected terrorists were killed and a Policeman injured during an encounter at Baghbanan Road in Peshawar, capital of the NWFP, early on May 9. According to a statement, Police arrested three suspected terrorists in the limits of Chamkani Police Station during a routine search. It said four more suspected terrorists ambushed the Police when the suspects were being shifted to a Police post. They killed the three suspects in Police custody, while two of the attackers were also killed in the encounter, the statement added. Three of the dead have been identified as Arab Shah, Abdul Akbar and Musarrat Shah, all residents of Afghanistan.
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May - 10 
Reports from Timergara added that SFs claimed to have secured areas from Kaladag to Hayaserai and killed five militants in an operation in the Maidan area of Lower Dir District, according to The News. Other sources put the number of militants’ casualties at 10. One soldier also sustained injuries in
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Reports from Timergara added that SFs claimed to have secured areas from Kaladag to Hayaserai and killed five militants in an operation in the Maidan area of Lower Dir District, according to The News. Other sources put the number of militants’ casualties at 10. One soldier also sustained injuries in the operation. Major Qilla, considered to be one of the strongholds and defence line of militants, was also captured.
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May - 11 
During clashes on May 11, the SFs also suffered casualties. Three soldiers were killed and several others injured in Benai Baba Ziarat when the troops were clearing the area. The advancing troops are reportedly facing fierce encounters with militants, military sources said. However, Banai Baba has n
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During clashes on May 11, the SFs also suffered casualties. Three soldiers were killed and several others injured in Benai Baba Ziarat when the troops were clearing the area. The advancing troops are reportedly facing fierce encounters with militants, military sources said. However, Banai Baba has now been secured, the ISPR said. The troops also cleared the route up to Khwazakhela. Separately, in an attack on Kanju Fort, five SF personnel were wounded while two were injured in the firing on Circuit House, the SFs headquarters in Mingora for Rah-e-Haq-II operation. Militants also fired mortar shells at the Mingora Police station, injuring four soldiers. They also demolished the Government Primary School for Boys at Fazalabad.
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May - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have killed 52 militants in the Swat District during the last 24 hours, while 31 persons, including three civilians, were killed in Lower Dir District on May 11, The News reported. Three soldiers were also killed and 14 others wounded in Swat. In addition, seven bodi
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Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have killed 52 militants in the Swat District during the last 24 hours, while 31 persons, including three civilians, were killed in Lower Dir District on May 11, The News reported. Three soldiers were also killed and 14 others wounded in Swat. In addition, seven bodies, including one of a prayer leader at a mosque, were found in different towns of Swat valley.
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May - 12 
Fierce clashes between militants and the SFs were reported from Gulabad and Chakdara towns of Dir Lower. Sources said 37 militants were killed in an attack on Government Degree College Gulabad, which was occupied by militants. Sources said that 17 bodies were recovered from the building, damaged in
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Fierce clashes between militants and the SFs were reported from Gulabad and Chakdara towns of Dir Lower. Sources said 37 militants were killed in an attack on Government Degree College Gulabad, which was occupied by militants. Sources said that 17 bodies were recovered from the building, damaged in clashes. One soldier was also reported to have been killed in the clashes. Nine militants, including a commander, were arrested in Chakdara and Gulabad.
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May - 12 
SFs were heavily targeting the mountainous hideouts and strongholds of the militants in various towns, including Mingora, from gunship helicopters and fighter planes, besides artillery guns. The SMC said troops had gained a foothold in Peuchar from where they targeted the hideouts of the militants.
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SFs were heavily targeting the mountainous hideouts and strongholds of the militants in various towns, including Mingora, from gunship helicopters and fighter planes, besides artillery guns. The SMC said troops had gained a foothold in Peuchar from where they targeted the hideouts of the militants. Forces also consolidated their positions in Banai Baba Ziarat and Brem Bridge. They reportedly cleared the area from Khwazakhela to Brem Bridge besides Chakdara-Gulabad road. A soldier was killed in the area in firing by the militants. Separately, a mortar shell allegedly fired by SFs hit a house, killing Saidur Rehman, his mother and a child. While five beheaded bodies were found in and around the Mingora city, seven persons were killed on May 12 in separate incidents of violence.
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May - 12 May - 13
11 militants and four Security Force (SF) personnel were killed in clashes in the Swat District as troops dropped from the helicopters on May 12 gained a toehold in Peuchar, the Taliban headquarters, The News reported. In addition, five beheaded bodies were found in and around the Mingora city on Ma
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11 militants and four Security Force (SF) personnel were killed in clashes in the Swat District as troops dropped from the helicopters on May 12 gained a toehold in Peuchar, the Taliban headquarters, The News reported. In addition, five beheaded bodies were found in and around the Mingora city on May 13. Further, there were reports of 24 casualties, including 18 militants, in Lower Dir District. The Swat Media Centre (SMC) said 11 militants, including ‘commander’ Naseebur Rahman, were killed in the ongoing military operation against Maulana Fazlullah-led militants in Swat. The SMC said four soldiers were also killed and 12 others sustained injuries during operations in the last 24 hours. The military on May 12 said that SFs had suffered 29 casualties and inflicted 751 casualties in operations in Swat, Buner and Dir Lower.
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May - 14 
At least 60 Taliban militants and nine soldiers were killed during the ongoing military operation in Swat District on May 14, Daily Times reported. Military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas confirmed 54 Taliban deaths in a daily briefing, and said the military was taking “extra-ordinary measures
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At least 60 Taliban militants and nine soldiers were killed during the ongoing military operation in Swat District on May 14, Daily Times reported. Military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas confirmed 54 Taliban deaths in a daily briefing, and said the military was taking “extra-ordinary measures to avoid collateral damage”. He said the army destroyed at least 15 Taliban hideouts in the Ramotai Loe area of Shangla District. Abbas said Security Forces in Barikot removed roadside bombs and eliminated the remaining Taliban resistance to clear areas up to Udigram, six kilometers short of Mingora, the main town in Swat. While 13 militants were killed in the Tursak suburb of Mingora, three of the, including a key commander, were killed during clashes in Udigram. Further, Frontier Corps sources said 30 Taliban militants were killed in Kalpani and 20 more were killed in the Hayasarae area of Lower Dir District when troops destroyed the house of a local administration official that the Taliban had occupied. In addition, intense fighting was reported from Shalpalam and Sultanwas, the Taliban stronghold in Buner District on May 14.
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May - 14 
Nine militants were killed and 12 others arrested in a search operation carried out by the Security Forces (SFs) in the Mulakhel area of Darra Adamkhel in NWFP on May 14, which was launched after the militants blew up a school in Akhorwal area, The News reported. Sources said unidentified militants
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Nine militants were killed and 12 others arrested in a search operation carried out by the Security Forces (SFs) in the Mulakhel area of Darra Adamkhel in NWFP on May 14, which was launched after the militants blew up a school in Akhorwal area, The News reported. Sources said unidentified militants had planted explosive devices in the Government High School for Boys at Akhorwal, which went off at 5:00 am, destroying four rooms of the school. Consequently, SFs launched a search operation in the Mulakhel, Sanikhel, Akhorwal and Bustikhel areas, killing nine militants were killed and arresting 12 others. They also targeted militants’ hideouts in the Spina Thana area with gunship choppers and artillery. The militants also fired four rockets on Spina Thana. However, no casualty was reported in the attack.
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May - 14 
Three soldiers were killed and four others sustained injuries when their convoy came under a bomb attack near Miranshah in North Waziristan on May 14, Dawn reported. Troops besieged Pir Kala, about 10km north of Miranshah, and fired on suspected militants’ positions. Helicopter gunships were called
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Three soldiers were killed and four others sustained injuries when their convoy came under a bomb attack near Miranshah in North Waziristan on May 14, Dawn reported. Troops besieged Pir Kala, about 10km north of Miranshah, and fired on suspected militants’ positions. Helicopter gunships were called in to support ground forces. According to local people, militants fired back and the ensuing exchange of fire continued for over three hours. Officials said the military convoy was going to Bannu in NWFP when it was hit by the bomb detonated by remote control.
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May - 15 
In Peuchar, the Taliban attacked a SFs’ check-post, which was retaliated and 13 militants were killed while one of their vehicles destroyed, the ISPR said in a statement. The troops had successfully been linked up in Odigram, where the Police force joined the Army troops. Between Matta town and Bar
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In Peuchar, the Taliban attacked a SFs’ check-post, which was retaliated and 13 militants were killed while one of their vehicles destroyed, the ISPR said in a statement. The troops had successfully been linked up in Odigram, where the Police force joined the Army troops. Between Matta town and Bar Bamakhel, SFs have reportedly succeeded in establishing several check-posts to strengthen their positions. The ISPR said troops have cleared Giga and Jura areas and reached northwest of Matta. During their advance towards village Adai, the SFs destroyed two compounds of the militants. In Sultanwas, where the Taliban were reported to have established their headquarters after gaining control of Buner District, SFs launched action against the militants, who fired heavy weapons on soldiers. One soldier was killed and three others injured in the firing. The SFs, in their action in Sultanwas and Kalpanai, killed 42 militants and claimed destroying 15 vehicles of the Taliban. SFs also arrested an important Taliban commander, Dawa Noor, who was involved in terrorist activities in Sultanwas and Daggar in Buner District. A member of the banned Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM), Dawa Noor, instigated the civil population of the area against SFs on the FM radio and loudspeaker on a jeep. He is reported to have played a key role in facilitating taking over of Buner by the Taliban.
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May - 16 
As troops closed in on militants in the Matta sub-division on Swat District, Security Forces on May 17 said they had killed 25 militants in the Arkot and Peuchar areas during the last 24 hours, The News reported. One officer was killed while seven soldiers sustained injuries during the fighting.
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As troops closed in on militants in the Matta sub-division on Swat District, Security Forces on May 17 said they had killed 25 militants in the Arkot and Peuchar areas during the last 24 hours, The News reported. One officer was killed while seven soldiers sustained injuries during the fighting.
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May - 18 
At least 27 militants were killed as the Security Forces (SFs) started a ground offensive in the Swat District on May 18, The News reported. Three important commanders, including Okasha, Malanga and Riaz, were among 27 militants killed during the operation that has now been named as Rah-e-Rast, mili
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At least 27 militants were killed as the Security Forces (SFs) started a ground offensive in the Swat District on May 18, The News reported. Three important commanders, including Okasha, Malanga and Riaz, were among 27 militants killed during the operation that has now been named as Rah-e-Rast, military spokesman and the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Athar Abbas informed the media. He said Mamdherai Markaz was targeted by the SFs and 10 to 15 terrorists hiding inside were killed. He also said three SF personnel, including an officer, were also killed and 17 others injured during the fighting. Abbas stated that the SFs were engaged with militants inside Kanju town to clear the area and an operation was underway in Takhtaband area, where seven combatants were killed in a close encounter. According to him, SFs had also expanded their foothold in Peuchar and killed 12 militants in the area. The troops also attacked and secured the Dumber training centre, which was being used by militants as their logistics base.
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May - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) on May 18-night killed five militants, including an important commander in the Mulakhel area, and arrested six others in an injured condition, The News reported. Sources said the militants, equipped with heavy weapons and explosives, were traveling in five vehicles towards a ca
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Security Forces (SFs) on May 18-night killed five militants, including an important commander in the Mulakhel area, and arrested six others in an injured condition, The News reported. Sources said the militants, equipped with heavy weapons and explosives, were traveling in five vehicles towards a camp of the SFs located beside the Friendship Tunnel. They said the militants wanted to attack the camp located near the tunnel. However, when flagged down at the checkpoint in the Mulakhel area, the militants opened fire on the SF personnel. In the retaliatory action, the troops killed five militants and wounded six others who were subsequently arrested. The slain militants included ‘commander’ Bilal Afridi, who planned and executed attacks on the SFs in Darra Adamkhel. The four others were identified as Umar, Majeed alias Hussaini, Saifullah and Munkaray.
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May - 19 
A Major and three soldiers were killed in the ongoing military operation in Swat District as Security Forces (SFs) killed 16 more Taliban militants in fierce street battles in 24 hours, Daily Times reported. With the area surrounded by the SFs, Major Abid was hit in an exchange of fire with the Tali
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A Major and three soldiers were killed in the ongoing military operation in Swat District as Security Forces (SFs) killed 16 more Taliban militants in fierce street battles in 24 hours, Daily Times reported. With the area surrounded by the SFs, Major Abid was hit in an exchange of fire with the Taliban inside Matta. “Operation Rah-e-Rast is making headway as planned, and in last 24 hours, 16 Taliban were killed ... an officer and three soldiers also died,” said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement.
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May - 21 
During clashes in the Nanbati and Kalpani areas, seven militants were killed, while a soldier sustained injuries. In addition, a man was shot dead in Chakdara for violating curfew. Residents of the area reportedly said there was a curfew in the area for the last eight days.
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During clashes in the Nanbati and Kalpani areas, seven militants were killed, while a soldier sustained injuries. In addition, a man was shot dead in Chakdara for violating curfew. Residents of the area reportedly said there was a curfew in the area for the last eight days.
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May - 22 
17 militants and three Security Force (SF) personnel were killed and ten SF personnel sustained injuries during fighting in various areas of Swat District on May 22, Dawn reported. According to an official announcement, troops are consolidating their positions and expanding their control over the va
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17 militants and three Security Force (SF) personnel were killed and ten SF personnel sustained injuries during fighting in various areas of Swat District on May 22, Dawn reported. According to an official announcement, troops are consolidating their positions and expanding their control over the valley. The SFs are reported to have secured militants’ strongholds in Takhtaband village and Qambar. During an encounter between the two sides, eight militants and one soldier were killed and six SF personnel were wounded.
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May - 22 
In the Shangla District, troops took control of Baini Baba Ziarat, Nazarabad, Uchraisar, and Wanai Ridge. During clashes between the Taliban and SFs, three militants and an Army officer were killed.
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In the Shangla District, troops took control of Baini Baba Ziarat, Nazarabad, Uchraisar, and Wanai Ridge. During clashes between the Taliban and SFs, three militants and an Army officer were killed.
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May - 24 
Troops have secured several important areas in Mingora, including a crossing infamous for beheadings carried out by the Taliban, said Security Forces (SFs) on May 24 as the military killed 10 more militants in various areas of Swat District, Daily Times reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations
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Troops have secured several important areas in Mingora, including a crossing infamous for beheadings carried out by the Taliban, said Security Forces (SFs) on May 24 as the military killed 10 more militants in various areas of Swat District, Daily Times reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations said 10 militants and three soldiers were killed in gun-battles in various areas of Swat, while 14 militants were also arrested. Five of the militants were killed in Malam Jabba when the SFs were tipped off about their presence in the area. The troops secured various important areas in Mingora – including Wattakai Chowk, Nawakilli Chowk, Nishat Chowk, Sirafe Chowk, Gulshan Chowk, Green Chowk, Haji Baba Chowk and Sohrab Chowk – in the 24 hours preceding the latest ISPR update on the operation. Green Chowk is infamous for beheadings carried out by the Taliban. The military said troops defused four improvised explosive devices (IED) during the operation in Mingora. Further, after surrounding Peochar valley, troops entered Peochar village and seized a huge cache of arms from Taliban hideouts and overtook a factory manufacturing bombs and IEDs.
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May - 25 
The Security Forces (SFs) on May 25 claimed to have secured the training centre and logistic base of militants in the Malam Jabba area of Swat Valley, The News reported. SFs also killed four militants during operations in the Fizagat and Peuchar areas and arrested eight others. According to the Inte
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The Security Forces (SFs) on May 25 claimed to have secured the training centre and logistic base of militants in the Malam Jabba area of Swat Valley, The News reported. SFs also killed four militants during operations in the Fizagat and Peuchar areas and arrested eight others. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), SFs faced stiff resistance from the militants in Malam Jabba. However, it said the troops secured Malam Jabba, believed to be one of the strongholds of the militants in the valley. Located on main line of communication that links the Swat Valley with Mansehra, the area with thick forest was being used as a training centre and logistic base by the militants. SFs also secured Fizagat, a few kilometers north of Mingora city, and the area up to Watakai. During the operation, two militants were killed and six soldiers were wounded in an encounter. One armed personnel carrier and a huge cache of arms and ammunition were also recovered. After resumption of the operation in Peuchar, a heavy exchange of fire took place between the two sides. During the encounter, two militants were killed and five others arrested. The ISPR said that the militants were on the run from the valley. Continuing with operations in Qambar, a stronghold of the militants situated three kilometers ahead of Mingora, troops secured the village and Qambar ridge, besides clearing six tunnels. The area up to Grid Station, Amankot and a junction in Saidu Khuar were also reportedly secured. Odigram was also controlled where three militants were arrested in a search and cordon operation
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May - 25 May - 26
Security Forces (SFs) have gained control of half of Mingora city and killed 29 militants in various areas of Swat Valley during the last 24 hours besides arresting 14 others, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Athar Abbas said on May 26, The News reported. “Si
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Security Forces (SFs) have gained control of half of Mingora city and killed 29 militants in various areas of Swat Valley during the last 24 hours besides arresting 14 others, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Athar Abbas said on May 26, The News reported. “Six soldiers also laid down their lives and 11 others sustained injuries,” he told reporters at a press briefing in Islamabad. “More than half of Mingora is under the army’s control. We have plugged all escape routes for militants,” said Abbas, adding that pockets of “hardcore militants” remained. The military spokesman said the operation was progressing well despite stiff resistance by the militants. He said street fights and house-to-house search was going on in Mingora city. Athar said 18 militants were killed in Mingora during an encounter and seven others were arrested when they were trying to escape towards Buner District. He said four improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were also defused in the area. The Malakand-Qambar-Mingora road has reportedly been opened for traffic. In Qambar, SFs defused 12 IEDs and also recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition. The Kanju-Kabal road has also been cleared and fierce fighting is reportedly underway for securing Kabal. In Peuchar, the military spokesman said SFs continued a cordon and search operation and destroyed Taliban strongholds at Mano Derai. During the exchange of fire, three militants were killed while three others were arrested. A remote controlled IED was also defused at Pir Killay by the troops. Security forces have also cleared Sakhra Valley, the main route of the militants’ movement from Peuchar towards Kalam and other areas. About Buner, he said 90 percent area of the District had been cleared although some terrorists are present at Pir Baba. During search at check-posts, four militants have been arrested, he said. He added that in the night of May 25, about 100 to 120 militants attacked the Kalpani post in Dir Lower District from three directions and the attack was repulsed and militants suffered heavy casualties. Eight bodies have been recovered in close vicinity of the check-post. Two SF personnel were also killed in the incident and three others were wounded. The military spokesman rejected reports that a fresh group of trained terrorists had entered the troubled area. To a question as to why the senior leadership of the Taliban could not be targeted, he said it was essential to keep certain things confidential to achieve success. The terrorists are being surrounded and their morale is going down, he claimed.
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May - 26 
Three Policemen and a suspected militant were killed and an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) sustained injuries in a pre-dawn encounter with local and foreign militants in the Malikyar village of Haripur District of NWFP on May 26, The News reported. This was the first major case involving militants in
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Three Policemen and a suspected militant were killed and an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) sustained injuries in a pre-dawn encounter with local and foreign militants in the Malikyar village of Haripur District of NWFP on May 26, The News reported. This was the first major case involving militants in Haripur District. The suspected militants were believed to have attacked the Police party in a bid to secure the release of five women, who had been put under house arrest after the Police arrested a foreigner, Abdullah, from there last week. Some hand grenades, Kalashnikovs, computers and CDs having footages of the Taliban, were also recovered in the raid. Abdullah was later handed over to intelligence agencies. Police sources said to make other members of the terrorist group surrender, they had put five women of the family under house arrest and two lady and three male constables as well as an ASI were deployed to guard the house. In the early hours of May 26, some five to six armed men scaled the boundary wall of the house and opened fire on the Police guards. During an exchange of fire, three Policemen were killed on the spot while ASI Iqbal Hussain sustained injuries. Sources said one of the militants, in Police uniform, was killed while his injured accomplices managed to escape. A dagger, some bullets and currency were also found near the body of the militant. The sources said four loaded magazines of AK-47 (Kalashnikovs), police uniform, some traditional Arab scarves and police belts were recovered from an abandoned car.
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May - 27 May - 28
According to the ISPR media update, a known militant commander identified as Ghaniur Rehman has been arrested by the troops during the search and cordon operation. He was allegedly involved in killing police officials. A local elder said there were some 40-50 militants in Bahrain but they fled the t
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According to the ISPR media update, a known militant commander identified as Ghaniur Rehman has been arrested by the troops during the search and cordon operation. He was allegedly involved in killing police officials. A local elder said there were some 40-50 militants in Bahrain but they fled the town on May 27-evening when they came to know about the arrival of the SFs. “They (Taliban) are avoiding fighting with the security forces now and are running,” he said and added the militants had shifted to Kalam. The elder said the group of Taliban militants in Kalam was commanded by one Khushmir, a resident of Gilgit. He said five militants were killed in a clash in Bahrain. The ISPR said an explosive-laden vehicle was destroyed and two militants were killed at Satal, four kilometers short of Bahrain town. Though there were conflicting reports about casualties in the Satal incident, a man from Kalam claimed that a Taliban commander, identified as Wazifa, had been killed in the clash along with seven other militants. He claimed a ‘deputy commander’ of the militants in the area, Hameedi, confirmed the death of Wazifa. Some residents of Kanju, who managed to reach the provincial capital Peshawar on May 28, said Mingora, Kanju and Kabal towns were almost cleared as the Taliban had vacated these areas. “They have moved towards mountains,” they said. Two militants, according to the ISPR, were killed during an exchange of fire between the Taliban and SFs in Malam Jabba. The SFs also continued action in Peuchar village and carried out cordon and search operations there. The troops also ambushed a group of 15-20 militants at Manodherai and killed three of them while four others were arrested. One soldier sustained injuries in the incident. Further, a convoy of eight Army trucks carrying relief and food destined for Barikot and Mingora was ambushed at Landakay near Barikot. Four soldiers, the ISPR said, were killed in the incident but relief goods were transported safely and distributed among stranded people of Mingora.
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May - 28 
Security Forces (SFs) on May 28 entered Bahrain, while seven more militants were killed and four others, including an important commander, were arrested during the last 24 hours in the ongoing operation in Swat Valley, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, The News reported. Four soldiers
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Security Forces (SFs) on May 28 entered Bahrain, while seven more militants were killed and four others, including an important commander, were arrested during the last 24 hours in the ongoing operation in Swat Valley, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, The News reported. Four soldiers were also killed while 12 others sustained injuries in clashes between SFs and militants in different areas of the valley.
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May - 28 
Terrorists attacked Peshawar, capital of the NWFP, and its environs on May 28 as eight people were killed and over 68 sustained injuries, The News reported. Two separate blasts took place in the Qissa Khwani bazaar while three Policemen were killed and nine others injured in a suicide attack on a Po
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Terrorists attacked Peshawar, capital of the NWFP, and its environs on May 28 as eight people were killed and over 68 sustained injuries, The News reported. Two separate blasts took place in the Qissa Khwani bazaar while three Policemen were killed and nine others injured in a suicide attack on a Police vehicle at the Sra Khawra security post on the Kohat road. Two suspected militants were killed and two others arrested in an encounter between the Police and alleged terrorists who had taken shelter in a building located behind Qissa Khwani bazaar soon after the two blasts. The first blast occurred at the congested Kabari bazaar at the back of Qissa Khwani bazaar at 5:40pm. Two minutes later, another bomb planted in a motorbike in front of a sweet shop in Qissa Khwani exploded. At least seven persons, including a minor girl, were killed, while 63 others wounded in these explosions. There were reports that three of the deceased were killed in cross-firing between the suspected militants and Police. Bomb disposal squad experts said 4 to 5 kilograms of explosives was used in the twin blasts. Further, when people were busy in rescue work in Qissa Khwani, a suicide bomber riding a vehicle hit a Police mobile vehicle parked near the security post in Sra Khawra area on Kohat road in the jurisdiction of Matani Police station. Three Policemen were killed and nine others injured in the attack on the outskirts of Peshawar. The vehicle was destroyed and the police post was partially damaged in the suicide bombing.
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May - 29 
Security Forces (SFs) have taken control of Bahrain and cleared Peochar village in the Swat District, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on May 29 as SFs killed 28 Taliban militants, including commander Khush Mir Khan a.k.a. Abu Huzaifa, Daily Times reported. "The security forces have s
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Security Forces (SFs) have taken control of Bahrain and cleared Peochar village in the Swat District, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on May 29 as SFs killed 28 Taliban militants, including commander Khush Mir Khan a.k.a. Abu Huzaifa, Daily Times reported. "The security forces have successfully secured Bahrain," said the ISPR in a statement, adding that the army had also arrested seven Taliban militants from various areas of Swat. The ISPR said five soldiers and two civilians were also injured in an exchange of fire. Some of the heaviest recent fighting is reported to have taken place in Bahrain. In a cordon-and-search operation, the SFs cleared the Taliban stronghold of Peochar village. "The army destroyed Taliban hideouts, including a madrassa, and seized 12 UN-registered vehicles," said the ISPR, adding that four tunnels storing rations stolen from NGOs were also discovered and a ‘huge cache of arms’ confiscated.
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May - 29 
The SFs also defused five improvised explosive devices during a search operation around Daggar in Buner District. The army is reported to have killed 13 Taliban militants hiding in a compound during a gun-battle.
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The SFs also defused five improvised explosive devices during a search operation around Daggar in Buner District. The army is reported to have killed 13 Taliban militants hiding in a compound during a gun-battle.
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May - 31 
An alleged top militant commander of Michini, identified as Noor Muhammad, was killed in an exchange of fire with Police in the Mathra area in the evening of May 31.
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An alleged top militant commander of Michini, identified as Noor Muhammad, was killed in an exchange of fire with Police in the Mathra area in the evening of May 31.
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May - 31 
The SFs killed two militants at the Umerzeb checkpoint in Dir Lower District during an encounter with the militants. Troops also continued with cordon and search operations at the Kumbar bazaar and Kalpani.
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The SFs killed two militants at the Umerzeb checkpoint in Dir Lower District during an encounter with the militants. Troops also continued with cordon and search operations at the Kumbar bazaar and Kalpani.
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June - 1 
Security Forces (SFs) on June 1 claimed to have killed 37 militants in the Swat Valley and the Buner District during the ongoing military operation against Taliban, The News reported. In addition, troops launched an operation in the Charbagh area of the valley to clear it of the militants, while cur
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Security Forces (SFs) on June 1 claimed to have killed 37 militants in the Swat Valley and the Buner District during the ongoing military operation against Taliban, The News reported. In addition, troops launched an operation in the Charbagh area of the valley to clear it of the militants, while curfew was lifted from Kalam town after talks between SFs and local elders. The Frontier Corps sources said SFs engaged the militants in their hideouts in Pacha Killay, Tongo Pull, Jawar and Gul Killay. 19 militants were killed during an exchange of fire between the SFs and Taliban, the sources claimed.
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June - 1 
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said 18 militants were killed and 12 others were arrested during the ongoing Operation Rah-e-Rast in Swat Valley. The ISPR said normalcy was returning to Mingora. The ISPR also said food items and medicines were being supplied to the city, while hospital st
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The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said 18 militants were killed and 12 others were arrested during the ongoing Operation Rah-e-Rast in Swat Valley. The ISPR said normalcy was returning to Mingora. The ISPR also said food items and medicines were being supplied to the city, while hospital staff and technicians had already been flown in. Meanwhile, troops launched an operation in Charbagh to purge it of militants. Heavy clashes reportedly broke out for the control of the Jangle Jerki village. SFs faced stiff resistance from the militants during their operation to link Kabal to Sarsenai. The ISPR said an exchange of fire took place in Fatehpur, in which one militant was killed. In Qalagai, a Taliban hideout was attacked and three of the militants were killed, while seven others were arrested. A check-post at Ronial in the Matta sub-division also came under attack by the militants, in which three soldiers and four civilians were injured. The ISPR, however, said five militants were arrested.
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June - 2 
The ISPR said troops also undertook operations in the Shangla District. An exchange of fire took place between the two sides in which two soldiers were killed while two others sustained injuries. SFs, it said, killed five militants during the operation. Three children were reportedly wounded when th
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The ISPR said troops also undertook operations in the Shangla District. An exchange of fire took place between the two sides in which two soldiers were killed while two others sustained injuries. SFs, it said, killed five militants during the operation. Three children were reportedly wounded when the militants fired two mortar shells at Ronial and Dang Arkot Qila.
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June - 2 
The troops launched an operation in Kot and cleared Khairabad and Sarsenai check-post in Swat, the ISPR added. An exchange of fire took place between SFs and the militants in the area in which two militants were killed. Troops also carried out a search and destroy operation in the Mandi Banda area o
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The troops launched an operation in Kot and cleared Khairabad and Sarsenai check-post in Swat, the ISPR added. An exchange of fire took place between SFs and the militants in the area in which two militants were killed. Troops also carried out a search and destroy operation in the Mandi Banda area of Peuchar and recovered some arms and ammunition
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June - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) on June 3 claimed to have killed three militants in the Bedara area of Matta sub-division in Swat and secured Charbagh, where troops were now consolidating their position, The News reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) claimed that the SFs conducted a search oper
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Security Forces (SFs) on June 3 claimed to have killed three militants in the Bedara area of Matta sub-division in Swat and secured Charbagh, where troops were now consolidating their position, The News reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) claimed that the SFs conducted a search operation in a seminary situated near Allahabad town in Charbagh and recovered a huge cache of explosives and improvised explosive devices. The troops also cleared Dakorak area near Gulibagh and established two check-posts in Satal near Bahrain. They also consolidated their position in Kalam. In the Bedara area of Matta, the militants attacked a post that led to an exchange of fire. The ISPR claimed that three militants and a soldier were killed and two soldiers were wounded in the incident.
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June - 5 
The SFs recovered 35 improvised explosive devices, three Thuraya sets, two FM transmitters, 500 detonators, three long-range antennas and a large number of pistols and rifles from a compound in the Tahirabad area of Mingora, The News reported. During the exchange of fire between the two sides, one s
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The SFs recovered 35 improvised explosive devices, three Thuraya sets, two FM transmitters, 500 detonators, three long-range antennas and a large number of pistols and rifles from a compound in the Tahirabad area of Mingora, The News reported. During the exchange of fire between the two sides, one soldier was also injured.
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June - 7 
Three Security Force (SF) personnel, including an officer, were killed and seven others sustained injuries, while four militants were also killed during the ongoing Operation Rah-e-Rast, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on June 7, The News reported. According to the ISPR media update,
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Three Security Force (SF) personnel, including an officer, were killed and seven others sustained injuries, while four militants were also killed during the ongoing Operation Rah-e-Rast, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on June 7, The News reported. According to the ISPR media update, two soldiers were killed while fighting the militants in Kabal area, between Gul Jabba and Hazara Bridge. The ISPR said the militants attacked an important height known as Point 2050, four kilometers west of Ronial, which was retaliated by the SFs. In the ensuing encounter three SF personnel sustained injuries. On a tip off by a local person of the area, SFs raided the house of a militant, Sardar Ali, in Balakot village, three kilometers west of Shangla Top. During the fighting, two militants availing shelter in the house were killed. In another incident, two militants, riding a motorcycle, were killed, who earlier had targeted the troops, injuring one soldier. The ISPR update said a would-be suicide bomber was arrested in the Kohat Cantonment area. The SFs are reported to have also consolidated their positions and established check-posts in the Bara Bandai, Koza Bandai and Ningolai areas of Swat. Separately, a Junior Commissioned Officer, Naib Subedar Darwaish, who was in the custody of the militants for over 40 days, managed to escape from their prison in Barikot and reached Goratai safely. Further, during a cordon and search operation in Tahirabad area, SFs recovered an explosive-laden vehicle, which was prepared for carrying out an explosion. The troops also recovered 15 locally-made improvised explosive devices in pressure cookers, which were placed in the vehicle with detonating cords connected.
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June - 8 
An Upper Dir tribal Lashkar (militia) seeking retaliation for the suicide attack (June 5) at a mosque has killed 14 Taliban militants, including ‘commander’ Chamto Afghani, and burnt the houses of another 13 as they besieged two Taliban strongholds of Shatkas and Mena villages on June 8, Daily Times
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An Upper Dir tribal Lashkar (militia) seeking retaliation for the suicide attack (June 5) at a mosque has killed 14 Taliban militants, including ‘commander’ Chamto Afghani, and burnt the houses of another 13 as they besieged two Taliban strongholds of Shatkas and Mena villages on June 8, Daily Times reported. Locals said heavy firing continued on third consecutive day on June 8 as the militants, whose number was said to be between 200 and 300, had been holed up, The News reported. In addition, 21 more Taliban militants were killed in various parts of the Malakand Division, according a press release by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on June 8.
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June - 8 
In the Swat District, three Taliban militants were killed in Charbagh after a tip off from the civilian residents during a cordon and search operation. “Security forces carried out search operations in Bara Banda, Shahdhand Banda and successfully established link up at Damber Sar. During exchange of
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In the Swat District, three Taliban militants were killed in Charbagh after a tip off from the civilian residents during a cordon and search operation. “Security forces carried out search operations in Bara Banda, Shahdhand Banda and successfully established link up at Damber Sar. During exchange of fire, one terrorist was killed. Security forces also established link up at Shakardara,” the ISPR added
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June - 11 
In Swat, the SFs are consolidating their positions at secured areas of Kabal, while operations in the remaining areas are in progress. During an encounter with the militants, three soldiers sustained injuries. The SFs launched search and destroy operations at Ashro Kandao, Arkot Qilla, Shakardarra,
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In Swat, the SFs are consolidating their positions at secured areas of Kabal, while operations in the remaining areas are in progress. During an encounter with the militants, three soldiers sustained injuries. The SFs launched search and destroy operations at Ashro Kandao, Arkot Qilla, Shakardarra, Matta triangle, Sakhra, Matta, Kharerai and Sarai. They also secured Sijban area on Runial-Chuprial route, while during exchange of fire with the Taliban three soldiers were injured. In an exchange of fire between the two sides in Peuchar area, one soldier was injured, while 10 militants were killed and six others were arrested.
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June - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have killed five militants during an encounter in the Kambar area of Dir Lower district on June 11, while two children were killed in fighting between the armed Lashkar (militia) of villagers and militants in Dir Upper District, The News reported. Official sources cl
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Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have killed five militants during an encounter in the Kambar area of Dir Lower district on June 11, while two children were killed in fighting between the armed Lashkar (militia) of villagers and militants in Dir Upper District, The News reported. Official sources claimed that SFs were carrying out a search operation when a group of militants confronted them. They said the ensuing encounter between the two sides continued for quite a while that left five of the attackers dead.
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June - 11 
The NWFP Minister for Prisons, Mian Nisar Gul Kakakhel, was seriously injured in an armed attack near the Friendship Tunnel in the Darra Adamkhel area on June 11, while two of his security guards and an attacker were killed in the exchange of fire, The News reported. The minister, who is a resident
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The NWFP Minister for Prisons, Mian Nisar Gul Kakakhel, was seriously injured in an armed attack near the Friendship Tunnel in the Darra Adamkhel area on June 11, while two of his security guards and an attacker were killed in the exchange of fire, The News reported. The minister, who is a resident of Karak District, was on his way to Peshawar when his motorcade was attacked in Darra Adamkhel. Three masked men opened fire at his car near Spina Thana of Akhurwal area, some 35 kilometers from Peshawar. Consequent to the exchange of fire, Security Forces launched a search operation in Akhurwal area and targeted the surrounding mountaintops in Akhurwal and Sanikhel areas with heavy artillery. District Coordination Officer and Political Agent of the Frontier Region of Kohat, Siraj Ahmed, told Dawn that the minister’s condition remained critical, although doctors reported some improvement.
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June - 12 
39 more militants and 10 soldiers were killed in clashes between the Security Forces (SFs) and Taliban militants in the Swat valley on June 12, The News reported. A news update issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on the ongoing military operations in Swat and other adjoining mountai
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39 more militants and 10 soldiers were killed in clashes between the Security Forces (SFs) and Taliban militants in the Swat valley on June 12, The News reported. A news update issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on the ongoing military operations in Swat and other adjoining mountainous areas, said 10 soldiers were killed and 24 others sustained injuries during the operation. SFs reportedly secured and consolidated their positions at Chuprial near Matta sub-division. During the process of consolidation, an encounter took place between the two sides in which eight soldiers died and 13 others were wounded. In retaliation, the SFs killed 39 militants and their bodies were reportedly lying at the encounter site. Further, while securing areas around Kabal sub-division, two soldiers were killed and eight injured in an exchange of fire between the two sides. Casualties suffered by the Taliban could not be ascertained. In addition, militants also targeted the SFs near Charbagh, injuring three soldiers.
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June - 14 
35 more militants were killed in fresh action by the troops in the Bannu District of NWFP, a private TV channel reported. It said the SFs, continuing their operations against the Taliban, had bombarded suspected militant hideouts from Janikhel Fort. The ISPR also said one soldier was killed and thre
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35 more militants were killed in fresh action by the troops in the Bannu District of NWFP, a private TV channel reported. It said the SFs, continuing their operations against the Taliban, had bombarded suspected militant hideouts from Janikhel Fort. The ISPR also said one soldier was killed and three injured in an exchange of fire with militants in the Kabal sub-division of Swat District. Further, Taliban militants in the Kala Kale are injured another soldier. A cordon-and-search operation is reportedly continuing in the Loe Namal, Kuz Shaur and Matta areas of Swat, the statement added.
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June - 18 
In Mingora, SFs carried out clearance operation around the town and recovered 15 rifles and arrested five suspected militants, including Mohtamim of Madrassa Faiz, during the search operation at Shahpur. The troops also arrested two suspected militants from the Shewa area of Dir Lower District and r
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In Mingora, SFs carried out clearance operation around the town and recovered 15 rifles and arrested five suspected militants, including Mohtamim of Madrassa Faiz, during the search operation at Shahpur. The troops also arrested two suspected militants from the Shewa area of Dir Lower District and recovered one light machine gun, 60 rounds, one TT pistol and one binocular. The ISPR claimed that SFs conducted a search operation in the Nimazgai area of Dir Upper District and killed six militants during an exchange of fire.
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June - 19 
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), SFs killed four militants in Buner district and were consolidating their positions in parts of the Swat Valley, The News reported. The ISPR said SFs clashed with militants in Sar Qilla area during a search operation. Four militants, it claimed
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According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), SFs killed four militants in Buner district and were consolidating their positions in parts of the Swat Valley, The News reported. The ISPR said SFs clashed with militants in Sar Qilla area during a search operation. Four militants, it claimed, were killed during an exchange of fire.
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June - 20 
The SFs killed six militants and suffered four casualties, besides injuries to eight others, in parts of the Swat Valley on June 20, The News reported on June 21. The ISPR said militants attacked positions of the SFs in Shahdand Banda, Dewlai and Totano Banda. “Six terrorists were killed during the
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The SFs killed six militants and suffered four casualties, besides injuries to eight others, in parts of the Swat Valley on June 20, The News reported on June 21. The ISPR said militants attacked positions of the SFs in Shahdand Banda, Dewlai and Totano Banda. “Six terrorists were killed during the exchange of fire,” the ISPR said in its daily update to the media. It said SFs secured Kotlai, Chungai and Zarakhela areas in Kabal sub-division and started action in the Dagai area. One soldier sustained injuries during the exchange of fire with the militants. “Terrorists ambushed security forces’ vehicle on the Odigram-Akhun Killay Road. As a result, three soldiers embraced martyrdom and seven others sustained injuries,” the ISPR said.
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June - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) on June 21 claimed to have killed seven more Taliban militants in various parts of Swat District, even as thousands of internally displaced families were awaiting the Government’s call for return to their native villages, The News reported. In a statement, the Inter-Services Pu
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Security Forces (SFs) on June 21 claimed to have killed seven more Taliban militants in various parts of Swat District, even as thousands of internally displaced families were awaiting the Government’s call for return to their native villages, The News reported. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said during an exchange of fire at Langer in Khwazakhela, a militant was killed and six others arrested, while 15 sub-machine guns, one sniper rifle, one 8MM rifle, communication gadgets and grenades were also recovered. SFs, it claimed, successfully secured the areas around Peuchar, Kharkai, Kharkarai and Biha.
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June - 21 
SFs have reportedly commenced a clearance operation from Malakand to Thana in the nearby Malakand Agency. During the operation, the troops clashed with some militants and in an exchange of fire a soldier was killed.
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SFs have reportedly commenced a clearance operation from Malakand to Thana in the nearby Malakand Agency. During the operation, the troops clashed with some militants and in an exchange of fire a soldier was killed.
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June - 21 
The ISPR claimed that three terrorists, including a brother of militant commander Yousuf, were arrested after an exchange of fire around Peuchar. Four tunnels were destroyed, it added. The SFs also cleared Babu and Shakardarra villages. Three militants were apprehended in the area and three improvis
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The ISPR claimed that three terrorists, including a brother of militant commander Yousuf, were arrested after an exchange of fire around Peuchar. Four tunnels were destroyed, it added. The SFs also cleared Babu and Shakardarra villages. Three militants were apprehended in the area and three improvised explosive devices were defused.
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June - 24 
In the province, three Policemen, including an officer, were killed when some miscreants fired rockets and mortar shells at the Arbab Tapu check-post in the jurisdiction of Matani Police Station of provincial capital Peshawar in the early hours of June 24, The News reported. The platoon commander, S
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In the province, three Policemen, including an officer, were killed when some miscreants fired rockets and mortar shells at the Arbab Tapu check-post in the jurisdiction of Matani Police Station of provincial capital Peshawar in the early hours of June 24, The News reported. The platoon commander, Sub-Inspector Nooran Shah, along with Constables Faqir Muhammad and Zardad Khan, were on duty at the Arbab Tapu check-post between Peshawar and Darra Adamkhel when five mortar shells and rockets hit the picket around 3:00 am. The rockets killed all the three policemen and destroyed the small building located on the main Indus Highway, around 25 kilometers from Peshawar. Even as the Policemen retaliated the attackers managed to flee.
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June - 29 
SFs on June 29 claimed killing two militants during a search operation in the Akhorwal area of Darra Adamkhel. Sources said the SFs, backed by gunship helicopter, launched a search operation following an exchange of gunfire with the militants in Akhorwal area and targeted the hideouts of the militan
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SFs on June 29 claimed killing two militants during a search operation in the Akhorwal area of Darra Adamkhel. Sources said the SFs, backed by gunship helicopter, launched a search operation following an exchange of gunfire with the militants in Akhorwal area and targeted the hideouts of the militants. Two suspected militants were killed and three others were wounded. One of the militants was identified as Roid Khan while the identity of the other could not be ascertained. The militants were affiliated to the group of Taliban commander Tariq Afridi belonging to Darra Adamkhel and affiliated to the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan. Sources said six suspected persons were arrested during the search operation elsewhere in Darra Adamkhel.
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June - 30 
SFs killed 16 more militants and arrested 23 others in Swat while three soldiers died and eight others, including three officers, were injured. SFs also recovered and successfully defused an explosives-laden vehicle. The three soldiers are reported to have died and five others, including two off
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SFs killed 16 more militants and arrested 23 others in Swat while three soldiers died and eight others, including three officers, were injured. SFs also recovered and successfully defused an explosives-laden vehicle. The three soldiers are reported to have died and five others, including two officers, were injured when the SFs started an operation to secure Shah Dherai from the northern side of Samai Killey. From the eastern side of Shah Dherai, the SFs secured Bhoka, Dande and Yakh Tangai Sar. During this operation, three soldiers, including an officer, were injured. The troops also started a clearance and search operation around Rahatkot and Jukhtai southeast of Fatehpur and recovered one explosives-laden vehicle from the house of Dua Khan while another was blown up. During an exchange of fire with terrorists, eight of them were killed. On a tip-off, a search and sweep operation was launched in areas around Matta and Wanai, where eight terrorists were engaged and subsequently killed. In another clearance and search operation at Balasur, two suspected terrorists, identified as Mian Afil Zada and Aziz Ahmed, were arrested. In yet another clearance and search operation in Sambat, a terrorist, Muhammad Raheem alias Bhai, was arrested.
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July - 1 
Police claimed to have foiled a sabotage attempt and defused three explosive devices planted in a car while one of the militants riding the vehicle blew himself up in provincial capital Peshawar on July 1, Dawn reported. Suspected militants were reportedly riding an explosive-laden car and when sign
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Police claimed to have foiled a sabotage attempt and defused three explosive devices planted in a car while one of the militants riding the vehicle blew himself up in provincial capital Peshawar on July 1, Dawn reported. Suspected militants were reportedly riding an explosive-laden car and when signaled by the Police to stop on the Kohat road, they lobbed two hand-grenades on the Police that didn’t explode. Senior Superintendent of Police Qazi Jamilur Rehman said the car with around five militants was coming from Darra Adamkhel and armed with automatic weapons they exchanged fire with the Police. “As the police encircled one of them near Mashokhel Mera, he blew himself up,” he said. The others, however, managed to escape. In the car, he said, three types of explosives-manual, timer and remote-controlled devices had been planted which were defused by the Bomb Disposal Squad.
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July - 1 
SFs also reportedly cleared Shah Dheri in the Swat District, the ISPR stated. In an exchange of fire with the militants, five soldiers were injured in Devolai village. Troops also conducted a search operation around Matta sub-division in Swat and arrested three militants.
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SFs also reportedly cleared Shah Dheri in the Swat District, the ISPR stated. In an exchange of fire with the militants, five soldiers were injured in Devolai village. Troops also conducted a search operation around Matta sub-division in Swat and arrested three militants.
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July - 5 
The militants attacked a check-post near Qambar in Lower Dir District. An exchange of fire also took place in Chinarai, Lal Qilla and Maidan.
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The militants attacked a check-post near Qambar in Lower Dir District. An exchange of fire also took place in Chinarai, Lal Qilla and Maidan.
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July - 6 
The ISPR said a soldier was injured in an IED blast during a search operation in Swat’s Thana area, Daily Times reported. It said the forces secured Tighak Banda and Gakhe Banda areas, as two soldiers were injured in an exchange of fire with the terrorists at Pir Patai bridge.
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The ISPR said a soldier was injured in an IED blast during a search operation in Swat’s Thana area, Daily Times reported. It said the forces secured Tighak Banda and Gakhe Banda areas, as two soldiers were injured in an exchange of fire with the terrorists at Pir Patai bridge.
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July - 20 
14 militants, including two ‘commanders’, and an Army officer were killed in clashes between the Security Forces (SFs) and Taliban in the Swat District on July 20, The News reported. Locals from the valley reported pitched battles between the two sides in the morning. They said the exchange of a hea
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14 militants, including two ‘commanders’, and an Army officer were killed in clashes between the Security Forces (SFs) and Taliban in the Swat District on July 20, The News reported. Locals from the valley reported pitched battles between the two sides in the morning. They said the exchange of a heavy fire and mortar shell firing were heard from Koza Bandai village of Kabal area when the two sides clashed. Locals said the fighting resulted in the killing of 14 militants, including two ‘commanders’ identified as Zarqavi and Zulqarnain. Major Zahid of the Pakistan Army was also reported to have been killed during the encounter. Official sources in Mingora told The News that the operation was carried out in the Shahdherai, Damghar and Dardial areas of Kabal sub-division. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) also confirmed the clashes, militants’ casualties and the killing of the Army officer. According to the ISPR, the SFs conducted a search and clearance operation in Kamyrai near Dardial. During the exchange of fire, Major Zahid was killed, it said. 12 terrorists were killed in the exchange of fire with the troops, the ISPR added. It said the SFs launched another military action in Gal Shah village and killed two militant commanders — Taj alias Zarqavi and Zulqarnain. Troops also recovered one machine-gun, along with three magazines. During a search and clearance operation in Talgai near Madyan, the SFs arrested two wanted militants, Fazle Haq and Khairul Ghafoor. Two walkie-talkie sets and 17 boxes of ammunition were recovered in Mano Dherai near Peuchar, while a jeep prepared for a suicide attack, two improvised explosive devices and a suicide jacket were recovered in Matta. Search and clearance operations were also conducted in Mira Banda, Dakku Banda, Kund Banda, Pir Patai Banda, Kamyari Banda, Pinorai Banda and Chur Banda, during which the house of militant commander Akbar was completely destroyed while another militant commander Hamood was arrested in Dardial area.
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Security Forces (SFs) killed 11 more Taliban militants in the Swat District, while suffering three fatalities on July 21, The News reported. Locals said seven militants, including two local ‘commanders’ identified as Khalifa and Pehlwan, were killed in the Damghar and Mamdherai areas of Kabal sub-di
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Security Forces (SFs) killed 11 more Taliban militants in the Swat District, while suffering three fatalities on July 21, The News reported. Locals said seven militants, including two local ‘commanders’ identified as Khalifa and Pehlwan, were killed in the Damghar and Mamdherai areas of Kabal sub-division. A media update of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on July 21 said “During a search operation at Damgarh and Mamdherai, security forces spotted five terrorists clad in Burqa, trying to escape from the area. They were apprehended, along with short machine guns, while five terrorists were killed.” It said three soldiers, including a Junior Commissioned Officer, were also killed during an encounter with the militants in the area. Locals told The News that three militants were killed in Shahdherai area of Kabal during an operation by the SFs. They also said four farmers were killed in the evening of July 20 in the Bara Bandai area of Kabal. They were identified as Bilal, Abdullah, Shamsher Ali and Akbar Hussain. The ISPR said SFs carried out a search operation at Ganjir near Topsin and killed one militant. In another successful operation in the Dardial area of Kabal, the SFs rescued Shaukat, the brother of a member of the NWFP Assembly Dr Shamsher Khan. Two other persons, Saad and Asghar, kidnapped along with Shamsher’s brother, were also recovered. The three were abducted some two months back by the militants for ransom.
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July - 23 
A soldier and two militants were killed and another trooper sustained injuries in an encounter in the Thana area of Malakand Agency on July 23. Sources said a convoy of the SFs was on its way to Swat from the Malakand Agency when unidentified militants opened fire at it around 1:00 pm, killing a sol
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A soldier and two militants were killed and another trooper sustained injuries in an encounter in the Thana area of Malakand Agency on July 23. Sources said a convoy of the SFs was on its way to Swat from the Malakand Agency when unidentified militants opened fire at it around 1:00 pm, killing a solider and injuring another. The troops retaliated by killing two militants. The other militants in the group, however, managed to escape. Consequent to the incident, the SFs launched a search operation in the surrounding area and arrested five militants and razed a militant’s house in Thana area.
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July - 24 
SFs killed one militant while foiling an attempt by a group of eight militants to establish a check-post in the in the Utror area of Kalam valley. Another militant is reported to have jumped into the river Swat and his fate was not known while one was injured and subsequently arrested. The remaining
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SFs killed one militant while foiling an attempt by a group of eight militants to establish a check-post in the in the Utror area of Kalam valley. Another militant is reported to have jumped into the river Swat and his fate was not known while one was injured and subsequently arrested. The remaining militants escaped after a brief exchange of fire with the SFs. Later, the troops reportedly hanged the body of the slain militant from a pole on Gammon bridge near Kalam town. This practice is apparently being followed to warn militants of a similar fate.
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July - 24 
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said two militants and an Army soldier were killed when they clashed in the Allahdhand area of Malakand Agency.
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The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said two militants and an Army soldier were killed when they clashed in the Allahdhand area of Malakand Agency.
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August - 6 
Security Forces (SFs) killed seven Taliban militants and arrested 21 others in the ongoing military operation in Swat and Malakand, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on August 6, Daily Times reported. The ISPR said SFs killed four militants during an encounter at Samsel Bandai near Kab
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Security Forces (SFs) killed seven Taliban militants and arrested 21 others in the ongoing military operation in Swat and Malakand, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on August 6, Daily Times reported. The ISPR said SFs killed four militants during an encounter at Samsel Bandai near Kabal, while two others were killed during a search operation in Amankot. A Taliban militant was also killed in the Rashghatta-Kokarai area near Jambil. The ISPR said two terrorists were arrested from Perona near Jambil and four Taliban militants surrendered in Dakorak. Troops also arrested six suspected terrorists from Jan Patai near Alpurai and three more from Guljabba.
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August - 7 
According to sources, both sides had used rockets, mortars and heavy machine-guns in the fighting. Intelligence officials claimed that 11 militants of the Baitullah group had been killed in the gun-battle, but the militants had taken away the bodies taking advantage of darkness. However, the claim c
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According to sources, both sides had used rockets, mortars and heavy machine-guns in the fighting. Intelligence officials claimed that 11 militants of the Baitullah group had been killed in the gun-battle, but the militants had taken away the bodies taking advantage of darkness. However, the claim could not be confirmed from independent sources or local police. The Tank District Police Officer Abdur Rahsid said he had no information about the clash.
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August - 7 
At least 19 persons were killed and more than 18 injured in a gunfight between pro and anti–Baitullah Mehsud groups in the Tank District of NWFP on August 7, Daily Times reported. The clashes broke out soon after media reports saying that the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Baitullah Mehsud mi
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At least 19 persons were killed and more than 18 injured in a gunfight between pro and anti–Baitullah Mehsud groups in the Tank District of NWFP on August 7, Daily Times reported. The clashes broke out soon after media reports saying that the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Baitullah Mehsud might have been killed in a missile strike by US drones in South Waziristan on August 5. A private TV cannel reported that Baitullah’s men attacked two offices of peace committees run by Turkistan Bhitani in the Imamkhel and Umerada areas of Tank. Around 200 armed militants reportedly took part in the pre-dawn raid. The gunfight continued for about two hours, the channel reported. Turkistan Bhitani, who had won the backing of the Government after challenging Baitullah Mehsud in Tank and South Waziristan, had set up the camps in Government school buildings, Dawn reported. Turkistan Bhitani joined the anti-Taliban campaign after 40 of his men had been killed by supporters of Baitullah in 2008.
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August - 9 
The Security Forces killed a leader of the banned Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) after an exchange of fire in the Malanari area of Dera Ismail Khan District on August 9, The News reported. Official sources said Miftahullah, a SSP leader who was allegedly involved in sectarian killings in Dera city, w
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The Security Forces killed a leader of the banned Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) after an exchange of fire in the Malanari area of Dera Ismail Khan District on August 9, The News reported. Official sources said Miftahullah, a SSP leader who was allegedly involved in sectarian killings in Dera city, was shot dead during a search operation.
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August - 11 
The SFs, the ISPR said, conducted a search operation at Biha and arrested 15 terrorists. The troops also conducted a search operation at Madial near Chuprial and arrested two suspects while in a similar search operation at Darmai, one soldier was killed during an exchange of fire with the militants.
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The SFs, the ISPR said, conducted a search operation at Biha and arrested 15 terrorists. The troops also conducted a search operation at Madial near Chuprial and arrested two suspects while in a similar search operation at Darmai, one soldier was killed during an exchange of fire with the militants. An ISPR press release said two terrorists surrendered before the SFs at Khairarai. It also the SFs demolished three tunnels at Rampatai near Bar Shaur area. The forces are also reported to have arrested five supporters of terrorists during a raid and during a search operation in Batkhela they apprehended five more suspects.
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August - 22 
A tehsil (revenue division) official was killed when unidentified men attempted to abduct him and his colleague, unspecified sources told. They also said that the other official and one of the attackers were injured in crossfire with Police. The Police arrested the three abductors and seized their v
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A tehsil (revenue division) official was killed when unidentified men attempted to abduct him and his colleague, unspecified sources told. They also said that the other official and one of the attackers were injured in crossfire with Police. The Police arrested the three abductors and seized their vehicle.
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August - 23 
Three persons were killed and 15 others sustained injuries in a powerful suicide blast close to the house of the slain Ansar-ul-Islam spokesman, Mobin Afridi, in the Momin Town area of Peshawar, the NWFP capital, on August 23, The News reported. The blast also destroyed four houses and damaged eight
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Three persons were killed and 15 others sustained injuries in a powerful suicide blast close to the house of the slain Ansar-ul-Islam spokesman, Mobin Afridi, in the Momin Town area of Peshawar, the NWFP capital, on August 23, The News reported. The blast also destroyed four houses and damaged eight others in the street. “Three people, including two women, were killed and 15 others injured when the suicide bomber blew himself up in a street after he ran short of ammunition,” said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Qazi Jamilur Rehman. The bomb disposal squad estimated around eight kilograms of explosives were used in the attack. A large number of ball bearings and nails were also used in the blast to increase its intensity. The SSP said the attack was probably linked to the blast in Hayatabad in the evening of August 22, which killed Ansar-ul-Islam spokesman Mobin Afridi and his associate Haji Khan. The suicide bombers perhaps wanted to attack the house of Mubin, where people had gathered to offer condolence to his brother Sahibzada, who had rushed from Saudi Arabia to attend the funeral, and other members of the family on his death, sources said. The Ansar-ul-Islam cadres opened fire on the attacker, who returned the fire. “During an exchange of fire, the attacker got injured and ran short of rounds, after which he preferred to blow himself up instead of being caught,” said an unnamed Police official. Mobin Afridi was killed, along with his friend, when his car was blown up in Phase-IV, Hayatabad. In 2008, his brother and a former spokesman for the Ansar-ul-Islam, Maulana Mustamim, was also killed.
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August - 27 
Seven Taliban militants were killed and four others arrested in a clash with the Police at Buner in the NWFP, a private TV channel quoted a local Police official as saying on August 27, reports Daily Times. The Buner District Police Officer said an exchange of fire occurred between law enforcement p
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Seven Taliban militants were killed and four others arrested in a clash with the Police at Buner in the NWFP, a private TV channel quoted a local Police official as saying on August 27, reports Daily Times. The Buner District Police Officer said an exchange of fire occurred between law enforcement personnel and militants, in which two vehicles were also destroyed.
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August - 29 
A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), his driver and two militants were killed in an ambush in the Karak District late on August 29-night, The News reported. Police said DSP Shafqatullah Khattak, posted in the Anti-Terrorist Squad in Bannu District, was on his way to Latamber from Bannu when the
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A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), his driver and two militants were killed in an ambush in the Karak District late on August 29-night, The News reported. Police said DSP Shafqatullah Khattak, posted in the Anti-Terrorist Squad in Bannu District, was on his way to Latamber from Bannu when the militants rammed their vehicle with the Police van and at the same time opened indiscriminate fire on the Policemen. The Police retaliated and as a result of the collision and firing, DSP Shafqatullah, his driver Naeemullah Shah and two terrorists, Abdullah Noor and another person, whose name could not be ascertained, were killed. The DSP’s gunman, Farman Ali, was seriously injured and later shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital in Bannu. It is believed that one of the terrorists had also been injured, but was taken away by his accomplices along with them. One of the slain terrorists is believed to be a foreigner. No militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
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August - 29 
The military sources said it continued search and clearance operations across Malakand and Swat. "Security forces carried out a search operation at Thana area and killed five terrorists during an exchange of fire," military sources added. Another Taliban militant was killed during an operation in Da
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The military sources said it continued search and clearance operations across Malakand and Swat. "Security forces carried out a search operation at Thana area and killed five terrorists during an exchange of fire," military sources added. Another Taliban militant was killed during an operation in Dandial.
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August - 31 
Security Forces (SFs) killed at least 15 Taliban militants in various clashes in the Swat District on August 31, Daily Times reported. One soldier was also killed in crossfire between the army and the Taliban. “The security forces conducted a search operation in Allahabad near Charbagh. In an exchan
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Security Forces (SFs) killed at least 15 Taliban militants in various clashes in the Swat District on August 31, Daily Times reported. One soldier was also killed in crossfire between the army and the Taliban. “The security forces conducted a search operation in Allahabad near Charbagh. In an exchange of fire with the terrorists, five Taliban and one soldier was killed,” an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said. The SFs also killed seven more Taliban militants and arrested 11 of them during a search operation in Maira. Further, three more Taliban militants were killed during an operation in Lundai Sarand. In addition, the SFs conducted search operations in Gulkanda and Aman Kot and arrested seven militants. In another search operation in Sangota and Ahingora Cham near Fatehpur, the army apprehended four militants.
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September - 3 
A militia (Qaumi Lashkar) killed three militants in an exchange of fire in the Kabal sub-division of the Swat District, while seven militants were arrested in the area during a search operation by the Security Forces (SFs) on September 3, The News reported. Sources said the militiamen traded fire wi
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A militia (Qaumi Lashkar) killed three militants in an exchange of fire in the Kabal sub-division of the Swat District, while seven militants were arrested in the area during a search operation by the Security Forces (SFs) on September 3, The News reported. Sources said the militiamen traded fire with the militants in the Galoch area in Kabal, killing three unidentified militants. Besides, bodies of two militants, identified as Rozi Khan and Ansar, shot dead by unknown persons, were recovered in the Panr and Haji Baba areas.
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September - 4 
According to Dawn, suspected militants shot dead two Frontier Constabulary (FC) troopers in Nasir Bagh suburbs of Peshawar, the NWFP capital, early in the morning on September 4. An official of the Nasir Bagh Police Station said that the FC personnel were on routine patrol when around 3am unidentifi
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According to Dawn, suspected militants shot dead two Frontier Constabulary (FC) troopers in Nasir Bagh suburbs of Peshawar, the NWFP capital, early in the morning on September 4. An official of the Nasir Bagh Police Station said that the FC personnel were on routine patrol when around 3am unidentified people armed with sophisticated weapons attacked them. He said the troops also returned the fire. In the encounter, FC soldiers, Mula Jan and Arbab, residents of Bara in Khyber Agency, were injured. They later died at the Khyber Teaching Hospital. Cantonment Circle Superintendent of Police Nisar Khan Marwat said the incident appeared to be target killing.
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September - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have killed two militants in the Ambar area while one Mohmand Rifles trooper was killed and two others sustained injuries during a search operation in the Baizai sub-division of Mohmand Agency on September 4, The News reported. Sources said the SFs exchanged fire wit
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Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have killed two militants in the Ambar area while one Mohmand Rifles trooper was killed and two others sustained injuries during a search operation in the Baizai sub-division of Mohmand Agency on September 4, The News reported. Sources said the SFs exchanged fire with the militants for about three hours in Ambar area early in the day, killing two militants. There were reports that military helicopters bombarded and destroyed suspected hideouts of the militants in Atam Killay, Lakhkar Killay and Tani area in Baizai near the Afghanistan border.
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September - 6 
According to Daily Times, the Security Forces (SFs) on September 6 killed three Taliban militants and arrested 12 others from various parts of Swat in the NWFP. “On a tip off, security forces conducted a search and cordon operation in Liluani near Alpurai. In an exchange of fire, three Taliban were
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According to Daily Times, the Security Forces (SFs) on September 6 killed three Taliban militants and arrested 12 others from various parts of Swat in the NWFP. “On a tip off, security forces conducted a search and cordon operation in Liluani near Alpurai. In an exchange of fire, three Taliban were killed and two were apprehended,” an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said
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September - 15 
A Taliban leader, Sher Muhammad Qasab, died in captivity on September 20 from wounds sustained during an earlier gun battle, said the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). Qasab had reportedly a PKR 10 million bounty on his head. The ISPR said Qasab was an active member of the Tehreek Nafaz-e-Shar
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A Taliban leader, Sher Muhammad Qasab, died in captivity on September 20 from wounds sustained during an earlier gun battle, said the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). Qasab had reportedly a PKR 10 million bounty on his head. The ISPR said Qasab was an active member of the Tehreek Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Muhammadi (TNSM) and had joined Swat Taliban ‘chief’ Maulana Fazlullah.
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September - 15 
Taliban militants also attacked a Frontier Corps fort in the area. Troops repulsed the attack, and retaliated by pounding Taliban hideouts.
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Taliban militants also attacked a Frontier Corps fort in the area. Troops repulsed the attack, and retaliated by pounding Taliban hideouts.
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September - 21 
Police officers foiled a plan to assassinate the NWFP Education Minister Sardar Hussain Babak in Tatalai District on September 21, when they confronted four militants in a gun battle that ended with a teenage suicide bomber blowing himself up, Police said, reports Associated Press. An informant tipp
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Police officers foiled a plan to assassinate the NWFP Education Minister Sardar Hussain Babak in Tatalai District on September 21, when they confronted four militants in a gun battle that ended with a teenage suicide bomber blowing himself up, Police said, reports Associated Press. An informant tipped off Police Officers that insurgents had gathered in a Government high school after midnight and were planning to kill the Minister and attack Government installations and Security Forces, said Police Officer Noor Jamal Khan. Police confronted the militants and a firefight ensued. A loud explosion rocked the building and three of the militants managed to escape, including one who was wounded, Khan said. “We have collected the body parts of the young suicide attacker and these will be sent for identification purposes,” he added.
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September - 23 
Militants killed two members of an anti-Taliban citizen's group tasked with protecting their community at Swat in NWFP on September 23, a local official said, according to Dawn. Mayor Mohammad Ibrar Khan said the assailants struck as members of the ‘peace committee’ slept in Swat's Sertelegram area.
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Militants killed two members of an anti-Taliban citizen's group tasked with protecting their community at Swat in NWFP on September 23, a local official said, according to Dawn. Mayor Mohammad Ibrar Khan said the assailants struck as members of the ‘peace committee’ slept in Swat's Sertelegram area. Security Forces engaged the militants in a gun battle and Khan said several attackers were killed, though no bodies were found. Khan said local people formed the group last week to protect their area from Taliban fighters who controlled the valley until July 2009 when a major offensive by the Pakistani Army scattered them. The formation of such citizen groups is supported by the government and has angered the Taliban leading to attacks.
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September - 24 
Suspected Taliban militants killed seven members of a pro-Government tribal lashkar (militia) at Janikhel area in the Bannu District of NWFP on September 24, officials and local residents said, according to Daily Times. The victims of the Taliban ambush included tribal chief Malik Sultan, who was ra
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Suspected Taliban militants killed seven members of a pro-Government tribal lashkar (militia) at Janikhel area in the Bannu District of NWFP on September 24, officials and local residents said, according to Daily Times. The victims of the Taliban ambush included tribal chief Malik Sultan, who was raising a militia against the Taliban in the region. “All seven were killed on the spot,” Bannu District Police Officer Iqbal Marwat said. In retaliation, members of the laskhar killed nine Taliban militants. Two Khasadar (a local Security Force) personnel were also killed in the skirmishes, APP reported.
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October - 7 
Troops killed six militants and injured two others in a clash in the Razmak area of North Waziristan on October 7, Dawn reported. According to sources, the clash occurred when troops retaliated after the militants had attacked a military base and fired 11 rockets. An unnamed official said that the e
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Troops killed six militants and injured two others in a clash in the Razmak area of North Waziristan on October 7, Dawn reported. According to sources, the clash occurred when troops retaliated after the militants had attacked a military base and fired 11 rockets. An unnamed official said that the exchange of fire continued for about two hours. He claimed that militants had taken away bodies of the assailants who had been killed. The claim, however, could not be verified from independent sources.
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October - 8 
Four militants were killed in an exchange of fire with troops in the Shawal area of North Waziristan on October 8, Dawn reported. The clash took place after a vehicle in an army convoy going from Daber Pepli camp to its base in Mana hit a bomb placed on the road and one soldier was injured. Troops p
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Four militants were killed in an exchange of fire with troops in the Shawal area of North Waziristan on October 8, Dawn reported. The clash took place after a vehicle in an army convoy going from Daber Pepli camp to its base in Mana hit a bomb placed on the road and one soldier was injured. Troops pursued the militants and subsequently killed four of them.
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October - 10 
Nine Taliban militants were killed and five injured in a clash between the Security Forces (SFs) and Taliban militants in the Dara Adam Khel of North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) on October 10, according to Daily Times.
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Nine Taliban militants were killed and five injured in a clash between the Security Forces (SFs) and Taliban militants in the Dara Adam Khel of North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) on October 10, according to Daily Times.
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October - 23 
Three militants were killed, fifteen arrested and seven surrendered to the Security Forces (SFs) in different areas of Swat District on October 23, Dawn reported. According to the Swat Media Centre, the SFs, during a search and clearance operation in the Talang area of Nejegram, killed three militan
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Three militants were killed, fifteen arrested and seven surrendered to the Security Forces (SFs) in different areas of Swat District on October 23, Dawn reported. According to the Swat Media Centre, the SFs, during a search and clearance operation in the Talang area of Nejegram, killed three militants after an exchange of heavy gunfire. The SFs also arrested 15 suspected militants in the Mangaltan, Miandam, and Chak Dawlat areas of Swat during a search operation. The military stated that seven militants laid down arms and surrendered to the SFs in the outskirts of Mingora.
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16 militants were killed and 23 others wounded during a joint operation by the Army and Frontier Constabulary in the Tora Warai area of Hangu District in the NWFP on October 25-night and October 26, Dawn reported. 54 militants, including some Afghans, were arrested during the operation. According to
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16 militants were killed and 23 others wounded during a joint operation by the Army and Frontier Constabulary in the Tora Warai area of Hangu District in the NWFP on October 25-night and October 26, Dawn reported. 54 militants, including some Afghans, were arrested during the operation. According to officials, security officer Abdul Jaffar was killed and seven other Security Force (SF) personnel sustained injuries in the operation which was launched after an attack by militants on a military check-post in Tora Warai late on October 25. Hundreds of militants of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan from Orakzai Agency and Hangu reportedly took part in the attack. Troops repulsed the attack after a gun-battle which continued for about two hours. Officials told Dawn that militants had taken away the bodies of their colleagues and the injured. Six hideouts of the militants were destroyed in Tora Warai and a large quantity of arms and ammunition, including two rocket-launchers, five rockets, two grenades, three shotguns, two rifles, four pistols and automatic weapons, was seized. Militants reportedly use Tora Warai to enter North Waziristan Agency from the Orakzai Agency. A few days ago, the SFs blew up a road linking Hangu with North Waziristan to stop the movement of militants.
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October - 31 
33 Taliban militants were killed in the decisive battle for control of the Mehsud mainland in the Sararogha area on October 31, an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said, according to Daily Times. Four army personnel were injured in the attack. "Security forces have entered Sararogha,
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33 Taliban militants were killed in the decisive battle for control of the Mehsud mainland in the Sararogha area on October 31, an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said, according to Daily Times. Four army personnel were injured in the attack. "Security forces have entered Sararogha," the statement added. "The town has been surrounded from all three entry points. All the key positions and ridges around Sararogha have been taken over by security forces," it said. "During the process of moving forward, intense exchanges of fire took place. Thirteen terrorists have been killed. The military will begin its clearance operation of Sararogha in the next 24 hours. There is a substantial presence of terrorists in the town," ISPR Director General Major Gen Athar Abbas said. By being on the brink of controlling both Sararogha and Kaniguram – the two main Mehsud towns where Taliban militants held great sway – the military appears to be moving ahead of schedule. Also, advancing from the Shakai side, the military captured Karama village, a training centre of Uzbek militants. Separately, the military cleared Nawazkot of Taliban militants and moved onto the outskirts of Makeen.
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October - 31 
Two civilians were killed as a mortar shell landed in the Alacha area of Landikotal, a sub-division of Khyber Agency, during an exchange of fire with militants late on October 31, The News reported. Sources said the shell hit the house of Bahadar Khan when his family members were asleep. Consequentl
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Two civilians were killed as a mortar shell landed in the Alacha area of Landikotal, a sub-division of Khyber Agency, during an exchange of fire with militants late on October 31, The News reported. Sources said the shell hit the house of Bahadar Khan when his family members were asleep. Consequently, his two brothers, Liaqat Khan and Saud Khan, were killed. Three more members of the same family sustained injuries in the incident. Meanwhile, in the Tedi Bazaar area of Jamrud sub-division, some unidentified miscreants detonated a bomb outside the house of agency’s councillor, Israrullah Khan. However, no casualty was reported in the explosion. Locals said the explosion partially damaged the outer wall of the house.
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November - 6 
A soldier was killed and six others sustained injuries during a search and clearance operations by the Security Forces in the Bara sub-division of Khyber Agency on November 6, Dawn reported. A security official in Jamrud told reporters that the incident took place at Yousuf Talab locality of Sipah w
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A soldier was killed and six others sustained injuries during a search and clearance operations by the Security Forces in the Bara sub-division of Khyber Agency on November 6, Dawn reported. A security official in Jamrud told reporters that the incident took place at Yousuf Talab locality of Sipah where the SFS clashed with militants during a search and clearance operation. The official confirmed the killing of a Mehsud Scouts trooper Said Nabi and injuries to six of his colleagues when, according to him, militants opened fire at the troops from one of their hideouts in Yousuf Talab. The SFs subsequently retaliated with heavy artillery fire and also used two gunship helicopters to target militant positions in the Sipah area. Officials claimed to have inflicted heavy loses on the militants and destroying a number of their hideouts and training camps. The SFs also claimed to have arrested at least six suspect militants or their sympathisers after the shootout at Yousuf Talab.
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November - 10 
According to Dawn, five militants were killed in an exchange of fire with the Security Forces (SFs) after attacks on the base camp of the Frontier Crops and check-posts in the Bajaur Agency on November 10. Sources said that a group of militants fired seven missiles and three rockets at the base
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According to Dawn, five militants were killed in an exchange of fire with the Security Forces (SFs) after attacks on the base camp of the Frontier Crops and check-posts in the Bajaur Agency on November 10. Sources said that a group of militants fired seven missiles and three rockets at the base camp of the Bajaur Scouts in Katkot area of Loe Mamond sub-division, some 24 kilometres from Khar, the agency headquarters. However, no loss of life or property was reported as most of the missiles and rockets missed the target and landed outside the camp. The SFs later retaliated with heavy weapons, killing four militants and injuring three others. Further, one militant was killed and two others injured in an encounter with the SFs in the Barkhlozo area of Loe Mamond. The clash erupted after militants attacked a security post in Barkhlozo. In addition, one soldier of the Khyber Rifles was injured in a remote controlled bomb blast when the SFs were conducting a search operation on the main Barkhlozo road.
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November - 11 
Security Forces on November 11 killed three militants and seized a huge quantity of arms and ammunition in the Bara sub-division of Khyber Agency, Dawn reported. Security officials in the Shahkas Fort of Frontier Corps said that they launched a search operation in Gurguri and adjoining areas after g
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Security Forces on November 11 killed three militants and seized a huge quantity of arms and ammunition in the Bara sub-division of Khyber Agency, Dawn reported. Security officials in the Shahkas Fort of Frontier Corps said that they launched a search operation in Gurguri and adjoining areas after getting information about the presence of some militants. They said that at least three militants were killed in an exchange of fire. They also claimed to have arrested a number of suspect militants during the search and clearance operation. The Security Forces also destroyed a huge quantity of mortar shells and seized different types of light and heavy arms and ammunition from different militant bases.
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November - 12 
Two persons were killed and six others were wounded in separate bomb and hand grenade explosions at Gul Bagh and Wuch Bazaar in the Hangu town of Hangu District in the early hours of November 12, according to The News. “Unidentified miscreants had planted explosive devices outside a house in Gul Bag
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Two persons were killed and six others were wounded in separate bomb and hand grenade explosions at Gul Bagh and Wuch Bazaar in the Hangu town of Hangu District in the early hours of November 12, according to The News. “Unidentified miscreants had planted explosive devices outside a house in Gul Bagh, which exploded early in the day,” a Police official said. He said Waseem died instantly while his father Naseer, mother, two brothers and a sister sustained serious injuries in the explosion. Meanwhile, some miscreants attacked the house of Salamat with hand grenades in Wuch Bazaar. However, members of the family remained unhurt in the attack. Sources said the Security Forces (SFs) chased the attackers and killed one of them after an exchange of fire. Later, the SFs arrested another attacker in an injured condition. However, their names could not be ascertained. In a separate incident, unidentified people blew up five empty houses with explosive material in the Shahukhel area. Most of the residents in the area had reportedly vacated their houses due to possible militant attacks.
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November - 19 
Two militants were killed in an encounter with the Police in the Bezoo Kot area of Hangu District in the NWFP on November 19, Dawn reported. Police Constable Khurshid Alam was also injured in the shootout following a raid on a house in the area. The bodies of slain militants, identified as Amjid and
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Two militants were killed in an encounter with the Police in the Bezoo Kot area of Hangu District in the NWFP on November 19, Dawn reported. Police Constable Khurshid Alam was also injured in the shootout following a raid on a house in the area. The bodies of slain militants, identified as Amjid and Yar Khan, were taken to a local hospital.
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December - 2 
Five militants were killed in an exchange of fire with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Palai area of Malakand Agency in the NWFP on December 2, The News reported. Official sources said the militants attacked a convoy of the SFs in the Palai area, located near the border between Malakand Agency and
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Five militants were killed in an exchange of fire with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Palai area of Malakand Agency in the NWFP on December 2, The News reported. Official sources said the militants attacked a convoy of the SFs in the Palai area, located near the border between Malakand Agency and Mardan District. The SFs, however, repulsed the attack and five militants were killed. Palai, situated in the foothills, has reportedly been the scene of encounters between the military and militants in recent months. Militants from Buner, Swat and Malakand Agency have been operating in the area.
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December - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) killed 13 militants during raids at two locations in the Swat while two bullet-riddled bodies were found dumped elsewhere in the District on December 3, The News reported. Official sources said the SFs had arrested a militant ‘commander’, identified as Naseem alias Abu Faraj, r
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Security Forces (SFs) killed 13 militants during raids at two locations in the Swat while two bullet-riddled bodies were found dumped elsewhere in the District on December 3, The News reported. Official sources said the SFs had arrested a militant ‘commander’, identified as Naseem alias Abu Faraj, recently. On his information, the sources said SFs raided a militant hideout in Saigram near Koza Bandai and in an exchange of fire 10 militants were killed. Naseem, who was guiding the SFs to the hideout of his accomplices, was also killed and a soldier sustained injuries in the incident.
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December - 6 
Five militants, including local ‘commander’ Gul Maula, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the Dangram area in the suburbs of Mingora city of Swat in North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 6, according to The News. Sources said ‘commander’ Gul Maula and his four accomp
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Five militants, including local ‘commander’ Gul Maula, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the Dangram area in the suburbs of Mingora city of Swat in North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 6, according to The News. Sources said ‘commander’ Gul Maula and his four accomplices, identified as Tariq, Khadim Shah, Muhammad Ali and Ejaz, were killed during an encounter with SFs.
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December - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) killed four Taliban militants in Kalangi area of Malakand in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 20, according to Daily Times. Security officials said the Taliban were trying to enter Malakand through Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), and
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Security Forces (SFs) killed four Taliban militants in Kalangi area of Malakand in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 20, according to Daily Times. Security officials said the Taliban were trying to enter Malakand through Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), and fired at the SFs when they were intercepted near the Kalangi checkpost. The subsequent gun battle led to the killing of four Taliban militants. The SFs recovered a rocket launcher, four machine guns, sixteen magazines and six grenades from the possession of the slain militants.
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December - 22 
The Security Forces (SFs) killed four militants in Karakar area of the Swat District. According to the Swat Media Centre, a group of militants were attempting to enter Buner from Swat when Security personnel intercepted them, resulting in an encounter. Two soldiers were also injured in the exchange
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The Security Forces (SFs) killed four militants in Karakar area of the Swat District. According to the Swat Media Centre, a group of militants were attempting to enter Buner from Swat when Security personnel intercepted them, resulting in an encounter. Two soldiers were also injured in the exchange of fire. The SFs recovered two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), two Klashnikovs, wireless sets and a sub-machine gun from the possession of the slain militants.
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December - 29 
Two unidentified militants fired at a petrol station, injuring Police officer Malik Jan and his son Shoaib, in Munda area of Lower Dir in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 29, according to Daily Times. It was reported that Police killed both the attackers in retaliatory firing.
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Two unidentified militants fired at a petrol station, injuring Police officer Malik Jan and his son Shoaib, in Munda area of Lower Dir in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 29, according to Daily Times. It was reported that Police killed both the attackers in retaliatory firing.
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