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January - 2 
The political administration displayed a large quantity of arms and ammunition and truckloads of looted goods, including that of the NATO supplies at the Jamrud Fort. These goods were recovered during the operation. The weapons included five mortar guns, a heavy and a light anti-aircraft gun, three
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The political administration displayed a large quantity of arms and ammunition and truckloads of looted goods, including that of the NATO supplies at the Jamrud Fort. These goods were recovered during the operation. The weapons included five mortar guns, a heavy and a light anti-aircraft gun, three light machineguns, 10 rocket launchers and 15 AK-47 rifles and thousands of rounds of various denominations. Political Agent Tariq Hayat claimed to have achieved 80 percent of the targets set for the operation. He said while many were arrested under the collective responsibility clause of the Frontier Crimes Regulations, Security Forces also detained 43 proclaimed offenders. He stated the Government’s resolve to continue the operation until all the six groups that the authorities claimed operating in the Khyber Agency were neutralised. The Security Forces carried out limited action against militant hideouts in Ali Masjid area of the Jamrud sub-division, where an office of the Mangal Bagh-led Lashkar-e-Islam was also demolished. Some 25 structures, including houses and shops, were also demolished in the adjacent Wazeer Dhand area.
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January - 12 
Police recovered 35 rocket shells, 30 misfired mortar shells and 13 rockets during a search operation launched after taking control of the violence affected areas.
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Police recovered 35 rocket shells, 30 misfired mortar shells and 13 rockets during a search operation launched after taking control of the violence affected areas.
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January - 15 
Two Policemen were killed and 11 injured in the early hours of January 15 when Security Forces in Karachi raided a hideout of suspected terrorists, including local Taliban cadres,involved in the kidnapping of an Iranian commercial attaché, as part of a crackdown on terror. Around 35 suspects – four
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Two Policemen were killed and 11 injured in the early hours of January 15 when Security Forces in Karachi raided a hideout of suspected terrorists, including local Taliban cadres,involved in the kidnapping of an Iranian commercial attaché, as part of a crackdown on terror. Around 35 suspects – four members of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and others from banned religious outfits such as the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) – have been arrested, sources told Daily Times. The clash took place near Yaadgar Hotel in Sohrab Goth area around 4am. Sources said that a team of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and the Anti-Violent Crime Unit had raided the place as part of an investigation into the kidnapping of the Iranian commercial attaché, Hashmatullah, but the kidnappers attacked the team. In the consequent encounter, at least two Policemen were killed and 11 injured. Following the clash, around 35 suspected persons were arrested. Reuters reported that some of the detained men had links with Baitullah Mehsud.
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January - 17 
At least 15 Taliban militants and a soldier were killed when clashes broke out between the Taliban and Security Forces (SFs) in Mohmand Agency, a security official said on January 18, Daily Times reported. The clashes, which broke out late on January 17, occurred as the SFs cleared a road linking Ba
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At least 15 Taliban militants and a soldier were killed when clashes broke out between the Taliban and Security Forces (SFs) in Mohmand Agency, a security official said on January 18, Daily Times reported. The clashes, which broke out late on January 17, occurred as the SFs cleared a road linking Bajaur Agency with Peshawar, the unnamed official said. “Fifteen militants were killed in a successful raid by security forces on their stronghold in Darwazgai area of Mohmand Agency… One security force personnel embraced martyrdom in the encounter,” he stated.
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January - 20 
Troops backed by warplanes and helicopter gunships killed at least 38 Taliban militants in an ongoing military operation in the Mohmand Agency on January 20 - raising the Taliban death toll to 60 over 24 hours, Daily Times reported. A statement said the Frontier Corps (FC) had advanced and secured D
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Troops backed by warplanes and helicopter gunships killed at least 38 Taliban militants in an ongoing military operation in the Mohmand Agency on January 20 - raising the Taliban death toll to 60 over 24 hours, Daily Times reported. A statement said the Frontier Corps (FC) had advanced and secured Darwazgai-Lakaro-Mamad Ghat Road in the operation and “militant strongholds of Habibzai and Mulakhel were destroyed.” It also said that ‘leading commanders’, Umar Khitab, Qari Mumtaz, Haroon Rashid, Bilal, Yaqub, Yar Syed, Yousuf and Hamza, were among the dead. Troops have also “engaged Taliban strongholds of Krair and Chingai”, it added. The Security Forces reportedly launched the crackdown in Mohmand Agency as early as the weekend, but a paramilitary official told AFP that ‘hardcore militants’ were killed in the last 24 hours. The agency quoted another unnamed official as saying that the Taliban suffered losses in attacks by “war planes, helicopter gunships and use of artillery and shelling by tanks.” “We [also] have confirmation that commander Anwar Sayed and commander Shakirullah were killed in the operation today,” he said, adding that troops demolished or torched at least 27 houses belonging to tribesmen who offered shelter to the Taliban. A paramilitary official told Dawn that the FC and Mohmand Rifles, backed by warplanes, helicopter gunships, tanks and artillery, targeted suspected hideouts of militants in five villages of Lakaro and Pandyali sub-divisions, said to be stronghold of the Taliban’s Mohmand chapter. Three civilians, including the owner of a restaurant and his two sons, were killed in Danish Kol, residents said. 12 civilians were reportedly injured in the air strike and mortar attacks. According to a press release issued by the Frontier Corps headquarters in Peshawar late on January 20-night, 60 militants, including several key local commanders, were killed in the operation since the previous night. It said 22 militants had been killed on January 19 and 38 on January 20.
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January - 21 
Seven suspected militants were arrested in a pre-dawn operation in the Bara Qadeem area of Khyber Agency in the FATA on January 21, Dawn reported. According to Reuters, a senior al Qaeda operative alleged to be involved in the 2005 bombings of London transport system was among the seven arrested men
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Seven suspected militants were arrested in a pre-dawn operation in the Bara Qadeem area of Khyber Agency in the FATA on January 21, Dawn reported. According to Reuters, a senior al Qaeda operative alleged to be involved in the 2005 bombings of London transport system was among the seven arrested men. Officials said some foreigners were among the seven arrested by Mehsud Scouts during a raid on the house of a local militant. Identified as Bakhshi, the owner of the house, Rustam, Khalid, Ayaz, Riaz, Nisar and Zahir, the militants were reportedly taken to Peshawar, the NWFP capital, for interrogation. Officials said the arrested men were al Qaeda militants believed to have planned attacks on trucks taking supplies to US-led forces in Afghanistan. “They were planners behind all the attacks on NATO supplies,” an intelligence official said on condition of anonymity. He said those arrested included four Arabs and three Afghans. An unnamed security official said the arrested militants included a senior al Qaeda operative allegedly wanted in connection with the July 7, 2005, suicide bombings in London. He identified the man as Zabi ul Taifi, an Arab.
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January - 22 
21 persons, including 11 militants, were killed and an unspecified number of them injured in the ongoing military operation and fresh incidents of violence in the Swat District of NWFP on January 22, The News reported. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)-run Swat Media Centre
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21 persons, including 11 militants, were killed and an unspecified number of them injured in the ongoing military operation and fresh incidents of violence in the Swat District of NWFP on January 22, The News reported. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)-run Swat Media Centre (SMC), 11 militants were killed and nine injured in Qamber and Koza Drushkhela. The SMC spokesman claimed that a militants’ hideout was destroyed in shelling at Qamber and four militants, identified as Abu Hamza, Ismail, Abdul Rauf and Qari Ghaffar, were killed. Sources added that Security Forces (SFs) also carried out a ground assault in the Koza Drushkhela area of Matta sub-division, the stronghold of Maulana Fazlullah-led militants, and killed seven militants besides injuring three others.
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January - 26 
Security Forces continued their operation in Bajaur Agency on January 26, targeting several Taliban hideouts in various areas of the agency, Daily Times reported. However, no reports of casualties to the Taliban were received. Troops targeted Taliban positions in the Charmang, Banda, Bhai Cheena and
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Security Forces continued their operation in Bajaur Agency on January 26, targeting several Taliban hideouts in various areas of the agency, Daily Times reported. However, no reports of casualties to the Taliban were received. Troops targeted Taliban positions in the Charmang, Banda, Bhai Cheena and Kausar areas using artillery and mortars, with officials claiming to have destroyed several militant hideouts.
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January - 27 
The authorities have imposed an indefinite curfew in the main city of Swat, said a statement by the army’s media centre on January 27 - hours after the Security Forces (SFs) launched the third phase of a military operation in the valley, Daily Times reported. Military sources said the third phase of
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The authorities have imposed an indefinite curfew in the main city of Swat, said a statement by the army’s media centre on January 27 - hours after the Security Forces (SFs) launched the third phase of a military operation in the valley, Daily Times reported. Military sources said the third phase of Operation Rah-e-Haq had been launched in light of a list released by the Taliban which contains names of officials ‘wanted’ by the group. After the operation began – five civilians were killed by artillery and mortar fire. Locals said a man, a woman and three children were killed when mortar shells hit four houses in Mangalawar area of Charbagh sub-division in the night of January 26 as SFs targeted Taliban positions. After the start of the intensified operation late on January 26, official sources and locals told Daily Times on January 27 that the Government had already imposed curfews in Nengolai, Bara, Koza Banadai, Shakar Dara and Charbagh towns for an indefinite period, and issued shoot-at-sight orders for violators. The curfew in Mingora was imposed after about 100-150 Taliban militants stormed the streets of the town displaying arms. While no violence was reported, a private TV channel said the Taliban had taken over bus stands in Mingora town.
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January - 29 
Police in Rawalpindi claimed to have arrested nine suspected terrorists and seized 100kg of explosives, detonators and other material during a raid on January 29, Dawn reported. According to City Police Officer (CPO) Rao Iqbal, the suspects belonged to a group formed by a Kenyan national who himself
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Police in Rawalpindi claimed to have arrested nine suspected terrorists and seized 100kg of explosives, detonators and other material during a raid on January 29, Dawn reported. According to City Police Officer (CPO) Rao Iqbal, the suspects belonged to a group formed by a Kenyan national who himself was killed during a terrorist attack. Addressing a press conference, he said the arrests were made when police and elite force personnel raided a house in the city’s Dhoke Lakhan area. They also seized four motorbikes, one car, detonators with wires, nut and bolts weighing 20 kg, one timer, four hand-grenades and eight pistols. One of the detained suspects is Dr Abdul Razzaq of the Cantonment Hospital who has been missing for some time and his case is in the Lahore High Court in Islamabad. The CPO said the terrorist gang had indirect links with the militant group of Baitullah Mehsud in Wana. He said they had confessed to having carried out a number of terrorist attacks, including the RA Bazaar bombing in which seven army personnel were killed, assassination of Lt-Gen Mushtaq Ahmed Baig, Melody suicide attack on police force, blast outside the Danish embassy and heinous attack on Italian restaurant. The terrorists, Rao Iqbal said, were planning a suicide attack during the March 23 Pakistan Day parade. The terrorists were identified as Mohammad Ilyas alias Qari Jamil, Mohammad Rizwan alias Shamasul Haq, Faisal Ahmed Khan, Zeeshan Jaleel, Mohammad Sarfraz, Mohammad Naeem Shakir, Mohammad Nadeem and Osama Bin Waheed, besides Dr Abul Razzaq.
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January - 30 
Security Forces (SFs) on January 30 continued dismantling hideouts of militants with heavy artillery besides blowing up the house of a militant commander in the Nawagai area of Bajaur Agency, The News reported. Sources said SFs continued targeting positions of militants with heavy weapons in the Mom
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Security Forces (SFs) on January 30 continued dismantling hideouts of militants with heavy artillery besides blowing up the house of a militant commander in the Nawagai area of Bajaur Agency, The News reported. Sources said SFs continued targeting positions of militants with heavy weapons in the Momand sub-division. However, there was no report of causalities inflicted on the militants in the targeted areas. Meanwhile, search and cordon operations continued in the Nawagai area and the house of a militant commander, Imtiaz alias Sheikh, was destroyed with explosives.
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February - 3 
The Police in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on February 3 detained as many as 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Balochistan chief, The News reported. Police sources told the media that security agencies raided some parts of t
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The Police in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on February 3 detained as many as 15 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Balochistan chief, The News reported. Police sources told the media that security agencies raided some parts of the city and arrested 15 suspects following the kidnapping of John Peloski on February 2 while he was on his way to office. His driver, identified as Mohammad Hashim Raza, was killed while resisting the kidnapping bid. The suspects were detained from Kuchlak, Kharotabad, Chandni Chowk, Ghousabad and others areas.
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February - 6 
Elsewhere in the FATA, Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have arrested a suspect and seized a cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation in different areas of the Safi revenue division of Mohmand Agency on February 6. Sources said the SFs launched search operations in the Karair, Garhai a
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Elsewhere in the FATA, Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have arrested a suspect and seized a cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation in different areas of the Safi revenue division of Mohmand Agency on February 6. Sources said the SFs launched search operations in the Karair, Garhai and Mansoor Kor areas of Safi and arrested a suspected militant, identified as Shahzada.
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February - 7 
Suspected terrorists shot dead two Policemen and blew up a check post, killing five more, in an attack in the Mianwali District of Punjab on February 7, Police said, according to Daily Times. The attackers first killed the two Police guards and then blew up the check post with explosives in the town
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Suspected terrorists shot dead two Policemen and blew up a check post, killing five more, in an attack in the Mianwali District of Punjab on February 7, Police said, according to Daily Times. The attackers first killed the two Police guards and then blew up the check post with explosives in the town bordering the restive NWFP. It was not clear whether the raid was linked to the continued violence in the north-western region, where the army is battling al Qaeda-linked terrorists and the Taliban. “Seven of our men have died in the attack that appears to be part of terrorist activity being carried out by militants across the country,” Malik Tasaddaq Hayat, a senior Police official in Minawali District, told Reuters.
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February - 11 
Security Force personnel raided a house on the outskirts of Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on February 11 and arrested six suspected Taliban militants, Dawn reported. A security official said that the raid on the rented house in Pashtoonabad had been carried out on a tip-off. The identity of the ar
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Security Force personnel raided a house on the outskirts of Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on February 11 and arrested six suspected Taliban militants, Dawn reported. A security official said that the raid on the rented house in Pashtoonabad had been carried out on a tip-off. The identity of the arrested people, however, could not be ascertained.
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February - 12 
Two would-be suicide bombers were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) in the main bazaar of Yakaghund sub-division in Mohmand Agency on February 12, The News reported. Sources said the Levies forces were on routine patrol in the main bazaar of Yakaghund when they intercepted two suspected persons.
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Two would-be suicide bombers were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) in the main bazaar of Yakaghund sub-division in Mohmand Agency on February 12, The News reported. Sources said the Levies forces were on routine patrol in the main bazaar of Yakaghund when they intercepted two suspected persons. On thorough search, the SF personnel recovered 24 kilograms of explosive materials and vests from their possession. The duo was identified as Shaukat and Shahidullah, residents of Sagi area of Lakaro sub-division.
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February - 13 
Security agencies raided a house and arrested five suspected suicide bombers in the Pashtoonabad area of Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on February 13, The News reported. Religious paraphernalia and pictures of Taliban leaders were confiscated from the rented house, an unnamed official said, adding
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Security agencies raided a house and arrested five suspected suicide bombers in the Pashtoonabad area of Quetta, capital of Balochistan, on February 13, The News reported. Religious paraphernalia and pictures of Taliban leaders were confiscated from the rented house, an unnamed official said, adding that, the arrested persons are being interrogated at a secret location. "Preliminary investigation reveals that three of the suspected bombers are residents of Waziristan and two are locals," the official said. He said the five would-be bombers had links with the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan.
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March - 2 
Security Forces arrested three suspicious men during a raid on a house in the Jamrud sub-division of Khyber Agency on March 2, Daily Times reported. The suspects were identified as Roohullah, Hiadayatullah and Syed Agha, all of them Afghan refugees and residents of Shakas area. Sources said the men
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Security Forces arrested three suspicious men during a raid on a house in the Jamrud sub-division of Khyber Agency on March 2, Daily Times reported. The suspects were identified as Roohullah, Hiadayatullah and Syed Agha, all of them Afghan refugees and residents of Shakas area. Sources said the men had been arrested for their links to the Taliban and for harbouring kidnappers.
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March - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) backed by helicopter gunships killed at least 35 Taliban militants during a two-day operation in Darra Adamkhel in the NWFP, Inter-Services Public Relations sources said on March 10, Daily Times reported. The SFs targeted the militants in Buland, Mirali and Torchena areas. Thre
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Security Forces (SFs) backed by helicopter gunships killed at least 35 Taliban militants during a two-day operation in Darra Adamkhel in the NWFP, Inter-Services Public Relations sources said on March 10, Daily Times reported. The SFs targeted the militants in Buland, Mirali and Torchena areas. Three SF personnel were reportedly wounded in the operation, the sources said, adding that several Taliban hideouts had been destroyed, APP reported.
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March - 12 
The SFs demolished six houses, including the house of Taliban’s Mohmand Agency spokesman Ikramullah Mohmand, and defused 15 mines during a search operation in Spin Ki Tangi. Two suspects were also arrested.
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The SFs demolished six houses, including the house of Taliban’s Mohmand Agency spokesman Ikramullah Mohmand, and defused 15 mines during a search operation in Spin Ki Tangi. Two suspects were also arrested.
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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 - 17 
Police claimed to have arrested a would-be suicide bomber along with his relatives during a raid in the Turangzai village of Charsadda District on March 16-night, The News reported. Addressing a press conference on March 17, the District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Riaz said the Police raided a ho
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Police claimed to have arrested a would-be suicide bomber along with his relatives during a raid in the Turangzai village of Charsadda District on March 16-night, The News reported. Addressing a press conference on March 17, the District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Riaz said the Police raided a house in Turangzai and arrested a would-be suicide bomber, identified as Qari Shahid Ali, his father Kifayat, brother Imran and sister Iffat Begum, who is a lady Police constable, and a minor. He said Police also seized a suicide vest, a Kalashnikov rifle, a computer set, CDs and literatures from their possession. The DPO said the suicide bomber confessed to have links with the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) headed by Baitullah Mehsud. He also said the would-be suicide bomber and one Kamran were allegedly involved in plotting the earlier suicide bombings in which the Pakistan People's Party (Sherpao faction) chief Aftab Sherpao and Awami National Party chief Asfandyar Wali Khan were targets. "The bomber was planning to target NWFP Chief Minister Ameer Haider Hoti’s father and former federal minister Azam Khan Hoti, and Imtiaz Shagai, the recently-elected PPP MPA from Mardan’s PF-30 constituency," the DPO added. He said the bomber was a teacher in Maulana Zubair’s seminary and was an active member of the TTP in the area.
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March - 18 
The Frontier Corps (FC) on March 18 arrested two persons and seized 300 kilograms of explosives during a raid in the Sariab Road area of Quetta, capital of Balochistan, Daily Times reported. The explosives had been packed in bags and stored in the basement of a shop dealing in automobile spare parts
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The Frontier Corps (FC) on March 18 arrested two persons and seized 300 kilograms of explosives during a raid in the Sariab Road area of Quetta, capital of Balochistan, Daily Times reported. The explosives had been packed in bags and stored in the basement of a shop dealing in automobile spare parts at the Hazar Ganji bus stop. Taking to reporters, FC Inspector General Major General Salim Nawaz said, “The material seized in the raid is enough for making 150 powerful bombs and causing immense loss.”
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March - 23 
Troops on March 23 neutralized two militant hideouts in Balochistan, The News reported. A large quantity of weapons, rockets, explosives and communication equipment were found at two secret hideouts used by the militants, a paramilitary spokesman told AFP. The operation was launched in Uchh District
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Troops on March 23 neutralized two militant hideouts in Balochistan, The News reported. A large quantity of weapons, rockets, explosives and communication equipment were found at two secret hideouts used by the militants, a paramilitary spokesman told AFP. The operation was launched in Uchh District, some 270 kilometers southeast of provincial capital Quetta, after two soldiers were abducted by the insurgents, the unnamed official said. “Our men were kidnapped three days ago while patrolling and during a search operation we found two camps used by miscreants but when we raided them they had already fled… We have found a huge cache of arms, explosives, walkie talkies, and SIMs of Thuraya satellite phones,” he said.
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March - 26 
Dawn reported on March 26 that a civilian was killed and a trooper sustained injuries on March 25 when Security Forces (SFs) raided a drug market and opium processing plants in the Bara sub-division of Khyber Agency. Sources said the SFs seized and later destroyed a huge quantity of contraband from
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Dawn reported on March 26 that a civilian was killed and a trooper sustained injuries on March 25 when Security Forces (SFs) raided a drug market and opium processing plants in the Bara sub-division of Khyber Agency. Sources said the SFs seized and later destroyed a huge quantity of contraband from a drug market and demolished more then a dozen drug factories during the operation. Though no details of the seizure were provided to the media, independent sources in Bara told Dawn that at least 14 opium processing plants were destroyed while thousands kilograms of contraband were either burnt or taken away by the troops. They said there were at least 50 opium processing units in the area. The operation against drug dealers at Langaro was the first of its type during the last six decades and the place was considered as one of the major drug centre in the country.
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March - 28 
Security Forces (SFs) backed by helicopter gun ships killed 26 Taliban militants in the Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas on March 28, official said, according to Daily Times. An official statement issued by the Frontier Corps, NWFP headquarters, said the SFs pounded Taliban hide
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Security Forces (SFs) backed by helicopter gun ships killed 26 Taliban militants in the Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas on March 28, official said, according to Daily Times. An official statement issued by the Frontier Corps, NWFP headquarters, said the SFs pounded Taliban hideouts during a search operation in the Saapri area of Yakaghund tehsil (revenue division), killing 26 Taliban, adding that the forces had secured the area around Saapri. However, while talking to Daily Times, local sources said 18 Taliban militants were killed in the operation.
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April - 2 
In the province, Police in Dera Ismail Khan on April 2 arrested 28 suspected terrorists linked to various banned religious groups, Daily Times reported. According to the Dera Ismail Khan District Police Officer Muhammad Iqbal, the Police were carrying out search operations in the District to arrest
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In the province, Police in Dera Ismail Khan on April 2 arrested 28 suspected terrorists linked to various banned religious groups, Daily Times reported. According to the Dera Ismail Khan District Police Officer Muhammad Iqbal, the Police were carrying out search operations in the District to arrest saboteurs, adding the action would help eradicate sectarianism and terrorism. The second day of a joint search operation by the Pakistan Army and Police was carried out in Madina Colony and Mohallah Chah Syed Munawar Shah areas. A Kalashnikov, a rifle and bullets were seized. With this, the total number of arrests has increased to 116. The operation that was launched on April 1 is expected to continue for a few days.
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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 - 8 
12 persons, including 10 Pakistanis, were arrested on suspicion of having links with al Qaeda in a series of raids in northwest England, the Police said on April 8, Yahoo News reported. Reports said those arrested included two students who were surrounded by armed Police at John Moores University in
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12 persons, including 10 Pakistanis, were arrested on suspicion of having links with al Qaeda in a series of raids in northwest England, the Police said on April 8, Yahoo News reported. Reports said those arrested included two students who were surrounded by armed Police at John Moores University in Liverpool. Ten of the men were reportedly from Pakistan and in Britain on student visas.
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April - 9 
One unidentified militant was killed by the Security Forces when a group of Taliban militants attempted to loot the house of a former District official in village Qalagai, The News reported. A group of armed militants raided the house of Ajmeer and loaded the valuable household items in their vehicl
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One unidentified militant was killed by the Security Forces when a group of Taliban militants attempted to loot the house of a former District official in village Qalagai, The News reported. A group of armed militants raided the house of Ajmeer and loaded the valuable household items in their vehicles, besides taking four people with them. However, soon after the raid of the Taliban, the SFs arrived and opened fire on the Taliban convoy.
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April - 13 
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), in collaboration with an intelligence agency, arrested an accomplice of banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) chief Baitullah Mehsud in Karachi, reported Daily Times. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of the CID, Fayyaz Khan, on April 13 dis
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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), in collaboration with an intelligence agency, arrested an accomplice of banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) chief Baitullah Mehsud in Karachi, reported Daily Times. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of the CID, Fayyaz Khan, on April 13 disclosed that 59-year-old Badshah Deen Mehsud, son of Gul Khadeen Mehsud, a resident of Shah Noorani Goth, Karachi and South Waziristan, was arrested from Pyala Hotel within the jurisdiction of Sachal Police station. Badshah, who speaks Urdu and Pashto, is affiliated with the TTP and is a close aide of Baitullah Mehsud. One of his sons, Mehrban is also working for the TTP. Mehrban is currently in Waziristan and comes to Karachi for terror activities. “Basically, Badshah provided logistical support to Mehsud. He was involved in various crimes including robbing money changers and banks, and providing vehicles and shelter to those working for TTP in Karachi,” said Khan, adding that he also provided medical treatment to the injured associates. Badshah was on CID’s wanted list in its Red Book, page No 41. Badshah also helped the TTP members when the Anti Violent Crime Unit and intelligence agency officials conducted a raid in Sohrab Goth area for the arrests of the terrorists involved in the kidnapping of renowned filmmaker and distributor Satish Anand. The filmmaker has now been released from the captivity of Ilyas Kashmiri, who currently is running the banned religious organisation Harkatul Jihadul Islami. “Further investigations are underway into the matter,” the SSP added.
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April - 13 
The local Police arrested over 100 terror suspects during a search operation in Rawalpindi city on April 13, according to Daily Times. Police officials said a heavy contingent of Police led by Senior Superintendent of Police, Operations, Yasin Farooq, and law-enforcement agencies jointly launched th
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The local Police arrested over 100 terror suspects during a search operation in Rawalpindi city on April 13, according to Daily Times. Police officials said a heavy contingent of Police led by Senior Superintendent of Police, Operations, Yasin Farooq, and law-enforcement agencies jointly launched the operation in the limits of different Police stations after receiving threats of suicide attacks. “The police teams equipped with metal detectors and assisted by sniffer dogs combed markets, hostels, inns, hotels, restaurants, slums and hospitals and checked people living in rented houses,” they said.
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April - 17 
The SFs also raided a seminary in the Kharmatu area and arrested three suspects for allegedly assisting the kidnappers of three Oil and Gas Development Limited employees on April 16.
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The SFs also raided a seminary in the Kharmatu area and arrested three suspects for allegedly assisting the kidnappers of three Oil and Gas Development Limited employees on April 16.
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April - 25 
According to Dawn, at least five militants and a Frontier Corps (FC) soldier were killed on April 25 in an alleged armed clash and a landmine explosion in the Dera Bugti area. The spokesman for the Baloch Republican Army, Sirbaz Baloch, claimed that five militants had been killed while Security Forc
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According to Dawn, at least five militants and a Frontier Corps (FC) soldier were killed on April 25 in an alleged armed clash and a landmine explosion in the Dera Bugti area. The spokesman for the Baloch Republican Army, Sirbaz Baloch, claimed that five militants had been killed while Security Forces (SFs) lost 19 troopers. He said 25 others were injured in clashes and the landmine explosion. Officials, however, said that no armed clash occurred between the SFs and militants in the area. They said that six soldiers were injured in a landmine explosion in the Marvi area. “An FC vehicle was blown up in the landmine blast,” officials said. According to reports from provincial capital Quetta, soldier Mohammad Arif who was wounded in the blast died of his injuries late in the evening. The spokesman for the Baloch Republican Army said: “We have destroyed three vehicles of security forces and damaged a helicopter.” He identified the militants who were killed in the clash as Saifuddin Bugti, Ali Nawaz Bugti, Razi Bugti, Mosam Bugti and Mehmood. He said the clash occurred when SFs were carrying out a search operation in the Marvi area after the landmine explosion.
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May - 6 
22 militants were killed on May 6 after the paramilitary forces raided Elahi village in the Buner District on May 6, according to The News. “The Frontier Corps [FC] on Wednesday conducted a raid in the village of Elahi, located west of Daggar, killing 22 militants,” the FC said in a statement. “Repo
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22 militants were killed on May 6 after the paramilitary forces raided Elahi village in the Buner District on May 6, according to The News. “The Frontier Corps [FC] on Wednesday conducted a raid in the village of Elahi, located west of Daggar, killing 22 militants,” the FC said in a statement. “Reportedly, 50 militants were looting the villagers and on receiving this information, a force was sent to control them. After a stiff encounter, 22 militants were killed and the rest of them ran away,” the FC stated. The death toll, however, could not be independently confirmed due to the ongoing military operation.
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May - 8 
According to security sources, an operation had been launched against the Taliban militants in the Shen Dhand, Tor Chappar, Sunni Khel, Bosti Khel and Akhorwal areas of Darra Adam Khel. The Security Forces were targeting Taliban hideouts with heavy artillery.
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According to security sources, an operation had been launched against the Taliban militants in the Shen Dhand, Tor Chappar, Sunni Khel, Bosti Khel and Akhorwal areas of Darra Adam Khel. The Security Forces were targeting Taliban hideouts with heavy artillery.
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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 - 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 - 12 
The Pakistan Army dropped helicopter-borne troops, including commandos, in the stronghold of militants’ chief Maulana Fazlullah to conduct a search operation, while SFs made significant achievements in the operation named as Rah-e-Haq 4. “The troops have landed in the Peochar Valley in the north of
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The Pakistan Army dropped helicopter-borne troops, including commandos, in the stronghold of militants’ chief Maulana Fazlullah to conduct a search operation, while SFs made significant achievements in the operation named as Rah-e-Haq 4. “The troops have landed in the Peochar Valley in the north of Swat to accomplish the task assigned to them,” military spokesman Major-General Athar Abbas said at a press briefing in Islamabad on May 12. General Abbas said SFs in Swat, Shangla, Dir Lower and Buner Districts had achieved considerable successes and, so far, 751 militants and 29 SF personnel had been killed in the ongoing operation while 77 soldiers sustained injuries. “The operation was progressing smoothly, the militants were on the run and the criminal elements, which had earlier joined the Taliban militants in Swat, were deserting them along with new recruits,” he added. He said during the operation, measures had been taken to avoid collateral damage and only confirmed hideouts and strongholds in the valleys and on the mountains had been targeted from air. “The air strikes are conducted where definite information and intelligence is available about training camps, hideouts, munition dumps and logistics being used by the militants,” he added. The militants’ strongholds in Mingora, Peochar, Kabal, Khwazakhela and Shangla have been targeted successfully. Banni Baba Ziarat training camp of the militants has been destroyed, reportedly killing 200 militants. Since the start of the operation in Swat, 18 SF personnel were killed and 47 others injured. A cordon and search operation continues in Banni Baba Ziarat, where the militants have suffered heavily and 11 soldiers were injured in the last 24 hours. About Dir, he said the operation was still in progress in some areas and exchange of fire was continuing. In Buner, consolidation around Daggar continues and Sultanwas area has been surrounded by SFs, said Abbas. He said there were plans to kill high value targets, adding, some of the high value targets had already been killed in the operation. He said a timeframe for the completion of operation in Swat could not be given at the moment, but it was effort of the Government and the Army to bring the operation to an early end. The military spokesman also said a corps headquarters had been designated as Special Support Group for the management of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). He said Corps Commander Mangla, Lt-Gen Nadeem Ahmed, has been designated as the officer in charge of the group in view of his vast experience as the deputy chairman Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority. Special Task Group representative Brigadier Amir said the number of IDPs, including the old IDPs from Bajaur, was close to 1.3 million. He ruled out terrorists reaching camps in the garb of IDPs, saying a screening process had been put in place to avert such a possibility.
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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 - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) on May 19 claimed to have killed 13 militants and arrested five foreign combatants in an encounter near Khapakh check-post in the Halimzai sub-division of Mohmand Agency, The News reported. A spokesman for the Mohmand Rifles Media Centre said SFs arrested five Burqa (veil)-cl
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Security Forces (SFs) on May 19 claimed to have killed 13 militants and arrested five foreign combatants in an encounter near Khapakh check-post in the Halimzai sub-division of Mohmand Agency, The News reported. A spokesman for the Mohmand Rifles Media Centre said SFs arrested five Burqa (veil)-clad foreign militants when they were trying to infiltrate into Afghanistan via the Pakistan-Afghanistan route. Following their arrest, the spokesman said local militants attacked the Khapakh security checkpoint with sophisticated weapons from all sides. He said SFs repulsed the attack and killed 13 militants in the ensuing three-hour encounter. He claimed that after the clash, the militants swiftly took away the bodies of their companions. However, the body of one of the alleged militants was recovered from the area. “Three of the arrested militants belong to Saudi Arabia and one each to Libya and Afghanistan,” the spokesman added. Following the clash, SFs imposed a curfew and launched a search operation in the area. The sources said three local suspected militants, whose names could not be ascertained, were arrested during the search operation.
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May - 19 
An operation to clear Sultanwas in Buner District is reportedly in progress and troops are conducting cordon and search operations in the area
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An operation to clear Sultanwas in Buner District is reportedly in progress and troops are conducting cordon and search operations in the area
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May - 19 
The SFs are now reportedly consolidating their positions in Peochar valley and conducting search-and-target operations. Troops cleared more than 40 houses in Kanju and areas ahead of Takhtaband Bridge. Footage broadcast on private television channels showed armed soldiers standing outside locked sho
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The SFs are now reportedly consolidating their positions in Peochar valley and conducting search-and-target operations. Troops cleared more than 40 houses in Kanju and areas ahead of Takhtaband Bridge. Footage broadcast on private television channels showed armed soldiers standing outside locked shops in the main bazaar in Matta, a bastion of Taliban leader Maulana Fazlullah. According to AFP, military officials said SFs were advancing on several fronts towards Mingora. “Troops continue to close in on Mingora, from where Taliban are trying to escape, but our strategy is not to let them flee,” an unnamed security official was quoted as saying by the agency. He said the chief objective in coming days was to take over the Taliban’s main headquarters in Peochar, where commandos opened a new front last week.
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May - 21 
19 people, including 11 suspected militants and three Security Force (SF) personnel, were killed in the ongoing military operation and a roadside blast in the Maidan area of Dir Lower District in NWFP on May 21, The News reported. Sources said two SF personnel, identified as Captain Omarzeb and Lanc
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19 people, including 11 suspected militants and three Security Force (SF) personnel, were killed in the ongoing military operation and a roadside blast in the Maidan area of Dir Lower District in NWFP on May 21, The News reported. Sources said two SF personnel, identified as Captain Omarzeb and Lance Naik Shahzad Alam, were killed and two others sustained injuries when a military convoy was attacked with a remote-controlled bomb in the Shahi Koto area of Maidan. Consequent to the blast, SFs opened fire, killing four persons and injuring two children. Further, one trooper, Mehboob, was killed during the search operation in the Kumbar area. Four militants were also killed in the search operation.
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May - 22 
The Special Investigation Unit of Karachi Police foiled plans for major terrorist activities in the city by arresting six militants belonging to al Qaeda and the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) from an inn in Sohrab Goth on May 22, The News reported. During a raid based on a tip-off, five suicide bo
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The Special Investigation Unit of Karachi Police foiled plans for major terrorist activities in the city by arresting six militants belonging to al Qaeda and the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) from an inn in Sohrab Goth on May 22, The News reported. During a raid based on a tip-off, five suicide bombing jackets, more than 10 kilograms of C-4 explosive material, several guns, a large quantity of ammunition and electronic items were also recovered.
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May - 23 
At least 17 Taliban militants, including a ‘commander’, were killed when troops launched a counter-insurgency Rah-e-Rast operation at Mingora in Swat of NWFP on May 23, chief military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas said, reports Daily Times. He said the troops had secured a part of the city fr
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At least 17 Taliban militants, including a ‘commander’, were killed when troops launched a counter-insurgency Rah-e-Rast operation at Mingora in Swat of NWFP on May 23, chief military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas said, reports Daily Times. He said the troops had secured a part of the city from the Circuit House to Makan Bagh. Battles to secure Nawan Killi have begun and a link up between forces coming from Fiza Ghat to Whataki Chowk and Ayub Bridge to Nawan Killi has been completed. Intense clashes were reported from Nishat Chowk in Mingora. The report adds that a suicide bomber was shot dead and an explosives-laden vehicle was destroyed in Makanzai area of the city. On the Qambar Ridge overlooking Mingora, three caves with large quantities of ammunition and rations were discovered during a search and destroy operation. The Taliban militants are on the run in small groups from their former Peochar stronghold. Troops have secured the vital Wanai Bridge linking Matta with Peochar. Gen Abbas said there were about 1,500 ‘hardcore militants’ still fighting in Swat, and that the army would try to complete the operation in eight weeks.
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May - 23 
Police in Charsadda District of the NWFP have said they arrested seven Taliban militants during a raid in the night of May 23, Daily Times reported. Charsadda Police chief Riaz Khan said the arrested men included Qari Ihsanullah, a Taliban commander suspected of carrying out attacks both in Pakistan
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Police in Charsadda District of the NWFP have said they arrested seven Taliban militants during a raid in the night of May 23, Daily Times reported. Charsadda Police chief Riaz Khan said the arrested men included Qari Ihsanullah, a Taliban commander suspected of carrying out attacks both in Pakistan and Afghanistan. “We recovered three suicide jackets, explosives and assault rifles from their possession,” he said.
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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 
Several militants and five civilians were killed and 10 others injured in shelling by the military gunship helicopters in Shangla District, The News reported. Sources said the Security Forces (SFs), backed by gunship helicopters, targeted the militant-infested areas of Jabar, Amnavi and Achar in the
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Several militants and five civilians were killed and 10 others injured in shelling by the military gunship helicopters in Shangla District, The News reported. Sources said the Security Forces (SFs), backed by gunship helicopters, targeted the militant-infested areas of Jabar, Amnavi and Achar in the early hours of May 26. The sources added these areas were heavily shelled and SFs on the ground continued search and cordon operations. There were reports that several militants and five civilians were killed in the shelling.
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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 
More than 20 suspected militants and their financiers were arrested during separate operations in the Jamrud and Bara areas of Khyber Agency in FATA on May 27-night. Sources told The News that a majority of those arrested belonged to the Shalober tribe of Afridis in Bara sub-division of Khyber Agenc
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More than 20 suspected militants and their financiers were arrested during separate operations in the Jamrud and Bara areas of Khyber Agency in FATA on May 27-night. Sources told The News that a majority of those arrested belonged to the Shalober tribe of Afridis in Bara sub-division of Khyber Agency. At least two of them, identified as Aftab and Farman, belonged to the Shah Kas area of Jamrud sub-division, where different militant outfits are operating. The sources said operations were simultaneously conducted in Jamrud, Bara and areas of Peshawar, bordering Bara. The arrested persons included both suspected militants and those accused of financing them.
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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 
The troops were reportedly consolidating their positions in Mingora, Qambar, Kanju and Kabal areas. They also conducted cordon and search operations in Nawagai, Nawan Killi, Gulabad and Landikas.
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The troops were reportedly consolidating their positions in Mingora, Qambar, Kanju and Kabal areas. They also conducted cordon and search operations in Nawagai, Nawan Killi, Gulabad and Landikas.
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May - 29 
During a search operation in the Kalpani area of Lower Dir District, the army killed six Taliban commanders, identified as Qadir, Noor Hameed, Aftab, Yousaf, Iftikhar and Iftikhar.
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During a search operation in the Kalpani area of Lower Dir District, the army killed six Taliban commanders, identified as Qadir, Noor Hameed, Aftab, Yousaf, Iftikhar and Iftikhar.
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May - 29 
In Mingora, troops continued their cordon-and-search operation, cleared Aman Kot and Technical Institute College on Mingora-Kokarai Road and arrested five militants.
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In Mingora, troops continued their cordon-and-search operation, cleared Aman Kot and Technical Institute College on Mingora-Kokarai Road and arrested five militants.
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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 - 30 
Security Forces (SFs) have cleared Mingora city in the NWFP of the Taliban and destroyed the stronghold of the militant commanders, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Athar Abbas said on May 30, according to Daily Times. Addressing a joint press conference with Inf
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Security Forces (SFs) have cleared Mingora city in the NWFP of the Taliban and destroyed the stronghold of the militant commanders, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Athar Abbas said on May 30, according to Daily Times. Addressing a joint press conference with Information Minister Qamar Zaman Qaira, he said 25 Taliban militants were killed during the last 24 hours, including commanders, Abu Saeed Misbahud Din and Sultan Khan. He said SFs have successfully secured Nawagai and Najigram, and seized a large cache of arms and ammunition. He also said that the training centre of known Taliban commanders Lal Din, Said Jalil and Mian Said Liaq have been destroyed in Peochar, adding, five 100-foot-long tunnels have also been demolished. He said the SFs have arrested three Afghans from Upper Dir during their search operation. Responding to questions, he said 1,217 Taliban militants were killed and 79 arrested since the start of the military offensive on April 26. In the same period, 81 SF personnel were also killed while 250 others sustained injuries, he added. He said the Government was considering training retired soldiers to serve as Policemen.
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May - 31 
A soldier was killed and another sustained injuries when militants opened fire on the Security Forces (SFs) check-post in Darra Adamkhel on May 31, The News reported. Sources said a group of militants attacked the check-post in Tor Chapper area early in the day killing Sepoy Muhammad Shahid on the s
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A soldier was killed and another sustained injuries when militants opened fire on the Security Forces (SFs) check-post in Darra Adamkhel on May 31, The News reported. Sources said a group of militants attacked the check-post in Tor Chapper area early in the day killing Sepoy Muhammad Shahid on the spot and injuring another soldier, Riasat. The SFs launched a search operation soon after the attack, targeting suspected hideouts of the militants in different areas of Darra Adamkhel. However, there were no reports of casualties in the operation.
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May - 31 
Security Forces (SFs) on May 31 entered the Kalam Valley and took control of Mingora city, while 12 militants were killed during the last 24 hours in the ongoing Operation Rah-e-Rast, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, The News reported. Eight SF personnel were also killed and six othe
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Security Forces (SFs) on May 31 entered the Kalam Valley and took control of Mingora city, while 12 militants were killed during the last 24 hours in the ongoing Operation Rah-e-Rast, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, The News reported. Eight SF personnel were also killed and six others sustained injuries, it added. Mingora city is now reportedly in control of the SFs who are manning every square, street and building and keeping a vigil on every passing vehicle and people. The troops advancing on the north of Mingora entered Kalam Valley at 10:00 am on May 31. The ISPR said troops had secured Mankial, some 14 kilometers from Bahrain, and continued consolidation of their positions in Bahrain, Kuz Laikot and Kidam. The ISPR stated that a cordon and search operation was making a progress in Peuchar, where the SFs recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from Dob Banda.
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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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May - 31 
Police arrested seven suspected militants during search operation in a camp, set up for internally displaced persons (IDP) at Wari Technical College in the Upper Dir District of NWFP in the night of May 31, Dawn reported. Sources said that Police launched a search operation the camp, established for
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Police arrested seven suspected militants during search operation in a camp, set up for internally displaced persons (IDP) at Wari Technical College in the Upper Dir District of NWFP in the night of May 31, Dawn reported. Sources said that Police launched a search operation the camp, established for the people displaced from Swat and Lower Dir. Seven suspected militants belonging to the Peochar area of Swat and Maidan area of Lower Dir were arrested during the operation. The arrested militants were identified as Sherin Zada, Wazir Zada, Mohammad Sher, Alam Khan and Sherin Mohammad belonging to Peochar and Shakirullah of Maidan.
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June - 1 
SFs carried out a search and destroy operation in the Dambar Kandao area of Peuchar and destroyed a training centre of the militants. A newly-constructed, 50-foot-long tunnel in the area was destroyed, along with a huge cache of arms and ammunition. The ISPR claimed that nine militants were killed a
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SFs carried out a search and destroy operation in the Dambar Kandao area of Peuchar and destroyed a training centre of the militants. A newly-constructed, 50-foot-long tunnel in the area was destroyed, along with a huge cache of arms and ammunition. The ISPR claimed that nine militants were killed and six others sustained injuries in the operation. One soldier sustained injuries in firing by the Taliban.
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June - 2 
However, conflicting reports about the students recovered from the Taliban’s captivity and those still missing. Some sources said 43 students and five teachers were still missing and are believed to have been shifted to the distant mountains of the Taliban’s stronghold in Ladha in South Waziristan A
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However, conflicting reports about the students recovered from the Taliban’s captivity and those still missing. Some sources said 43 students and five teachers were still missing and are believed to have been shifted to the distant mountains of the Taliban’s stronghold in Ladha in South Waziristan Agency. Senior military officials told The News that 80 people, 71 of them students and nine teachers, were recovered in a joint raid by the Pakistan Army and paramilitary Frontier Corps’s Shawal Rifles at Gharium area, 18 kilometers off Razmak. After their release, the students and teachers said their remaining colleagues had been shifted to South Waziristan by the Taliban via another route. The Taliban militants reportedly shifted the students and teachers before SFs could arrive and block the road and beef up security at roadside check-points.
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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 - 6 
Security Forces launched a search and destroy operation in the Anbar Valley on June 6, demolishing 15 houses, setting fire to another 34, and arresting eight people suspected of being terrorists, Daily Times reported on June 7.
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Security Forces launched a search and destroy operation in the Anbar Valley on June 6, demolishing 15 houses, setting fire to another 34, and arresting eight people suspected of being terrorists, Daily Times reported on June 7.
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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 
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 - 8 
Seven suspects were detained in the ensuing raids on the religious seminary immediately after the blast. “We conducted a raid on the seminary in the area and arrested seven suspects,” said Capital City Police Officer Safwat Ghayyur. Another Police official said a large number of militants were livin
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Seven suspects were detained in the ensuing raids on the religious seminary immediately after the blast. “We conducted a raid on the seminary in the area and arrested seven suspects,” said Capital City Police Officer Safwat Ghayyur. Another Police official said a large number of militants were living in the area and the nearby Hazarkhwani town, who had not only blown up the Rehman Baba shrine, but also attacked the Police patrolling vehicles, a number of NATO terminals, CD shops and schools.
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June - 9 
The administration under the Frontier Crimes Regulation launched the operation against the tribesmen for their failure to protect the cadets and their teachers from being kidnapped, and then failing to hand over the culprits to the Government. The two tribes were given a five-day deadline to either
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The administration under the Frontier Crimes Regulation launched the operation against the tribesmen for their failure to protect the cadets and their teachers from being kidnapped, and then failing to hand over the culprits to the Government. The two tribes were given a five-day deadline to either hand over the kidnappers or face punitive action. Some of the tribesmen complained that the Government started the military action before the deadline expired. Official sources said around 33 suspects, including Afghan nationals and Mehsud and Wazir tribesmen, were arrested during a search operation and shifted to secret locations. The Security Forces on June 9-afternoon started artillery shelling from the Bannu military camp towards suspected locations of the militants in Bakakhel and Janikhel villages. Bannu District Coordination Officer Kamran Zeb Khan told Associated Press that the military operation began after a deadline given to tribal leaders in the region to hand over militant suspects had expired.
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June - 9 
Troops killed 27 more Taliban militants in various parts of Malakand Division, while a soldier was killed and nine others injured in clashes with the militants, Daily Times reported. A military statement said 14 militants were killed and 22 arrested during a search and destroy operation in Peochar v
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Troops killed 27 more Taliban militants in various parts of Malakand Division, while a soldier was killed and nine others injured in clashes with the militants, Daily Times reported. A military statement said 14 militants were killed and 22 arrested during a search and destroy operation in Peochar valley. “A tunnel, a cache of arms and ammunition, and explosives were seized,” it said. Troops also conducted a cordon and search operation to secure Darmai village in Sakhra valley. A soldier was killed in a Taliban attack on the Kalpanai check-post, and three others were injured during a clash in Uchrai Sar.
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June - 10 
23 Taliban militants and two soldiers were killed in clashes in parts of the Swat District on June 10, Daily Times reported. While one militant was killed during a search operation in Batkhela, six others were killed when the army retaliated an attack in Banmani Sar. The army is reported to have sec
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23 Taliban militants and two soldiers were killed in clashes in parts of the Swat District on June 10, Daily Times reported. While one militant was killed during a search operation in Batkhela, six others were killed when the army retaliated an attack in Banmani Sar. The army is reported to have secured the Shalkosar Top and Shalkosar Kandao in Peochar valley. 16 militants were killed in fierce fighting over Shalkosar. In addition, a soldier was killed in a Taliban attack on Bariam Bridge near Matta, and another when they fired a rocket at Kabbal Camp.
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June - 10 
In Frontier Region (FR) Bannu, according to the ISPR update, the troops secured Kotka Saifullah and Sara Bangal areas. During search operations in Sara Bangal, 34 militants were killed, while three others were arrested. The ISPR said about 400 militants attacked the Siplatoi and Jandola Fort late on
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In Frontier Region (FR) Bannu, according to the ISPR update, the troops secured Kotka Saifullah and Sara Bangal areas. During search operations in Sara Bangal, 34 militants were killed, while three others were arrested. The ISPR said about 400 militants attacked the Siplatoi and Jandola Fort late on June 10-night, killing three soldiers. In retaliatory firing by the SFs, 22 militants were killed and scores of others sustained injuries.
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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 - 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 
Police arrested 29 Taliban militants from various parts on June 11. A top Taliban ‘commander’, identified as Qari Khursheed, and his accomplices were arrested from Nowshera District. Khursheed is reported to have confessed to his involvement in various terrorist activities. Meanwhile, law enforcemen
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Police arrested 29 Taliban militants from various parts on June 11. A top Taliban ‘commander’, identified as Qari Khursheed, and his accomplices were arrested from Nowshera District. Khursheed is reported to have confessed to his involvement in various terrorist activities. Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies arrested a trainer of suicide bombers from Kohat bypass road and took him to an undisclosed location for interrogation while 25 trained terrorists were also arrested in a search operation in the Dera Bandai area of Kohat District.
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June - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have destroyed the hideouts of militants and their explosive factories besides arresting 10 suspected militants during a search operation in Darra Adamkhel on June 12, The News reported. Sources said the SFs launched a search operation against the militants in Akhorw
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Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have destroyed the hideouts of militants and their explosive factories besides arresting 10 suspected militants during a search operation in Darra Adamkhel on June 12, The News reported. Sources said the SFs launched a search operation against the militants in Akhorwal area of the gun manufacturing town of Darra Adamkhel. The paramilitary forces are reported to have initiated action against the militants after the assassination attempt on NWFP Minister for Prisons, Mian Nisar Gul Kaka Khel, in the Akhorwal area. During the search operation, SFs cordoned off the area and arrested 10 suspected militants from the area. Houses of four militants identified as Shams, Inayat, Ibrahim and Shahid were also blown up in Akhorwal. Shams and Inayat were accused of providing monetary and armed assistance to the militants.
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June - 13 
On June 13, Security Forces (SFs) killed 41 Taliban militants in military operations in the Malakand Division and Bannu area in North West Frontier Province (NWFP), the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, reports Daily Times. The ISPR also said a soldier was killed and seven others were inj
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On June 13, Security Forces (SFs) killed 41 Taliban militants in military operations in the Malakand Division and Bannu area in North West Frontier Province (NWFP), the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, reports Daily Times. The ISPR also said a soldier was killed and seven others were injured in the fighting. SFs continued conducting search operations in Mingora and seized a cache of arms, night vision goggles and other equipment abandoned by the Taliban militants. Two terrorists were also arrested during the search operation. Troops also secured the Karakar pass linking Buner with Swat. In Bannu, SFs secured Zindi Akbar Khan, FC Fort Jani Khel and Marwat Canal, the ISPR said, adding that 35 terrorists had been killed in the operation in various areas of Bannu District. In the past few days, Pakistan launched strikes on Taliban militants across the NWFP, most notably in Bannu District at the gateway to Waziristan, where according to the military more than 130 militants were killed since June 9.
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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 - 15 
14 Taliban militants were reportedly killed in the Dir Lower and Upper Districts while Security Forces (SFs), The News reported. Sources said nine suspected Taliban militants were killed in Dir Lower and five in Dir Upper, respectively. SFs, the sources said, killed nine militants during a search op
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14 Taliban militants were reportedly killed in the Dir Lower and Upper Districts while Security Forces (SFs), The News reported. Sources said nine suspected Taliban militants were killed in Dir Lower and five in Dir Upper, respectively. SFs, the sources said, killed nine militants during a search operation in Galgut area of Maidan. They said a soldier was also killed and five others injured in the encounter. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the Lashkar (militia) killed five militants and injured six others in Dir Upper. Sources in the area confirmed that three houses owned by Kashar Khan, Nawaz and Omar were destroyed in Shatkas area when the armed villagers targeted the locations of the militants. They said about four to five militants were killed.
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June - 15 
The SFs also consolidated their positions and continued search operations in Godhand Banda and Arkot in Swat, Matta and Aligrama. They also directed the displaced people of Kalam to report to Besham for transportation back to their homes.
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The SFs also consolidated their positions and continued search operations in Godhand Banda and Arkot in Swat, Matta and Aligrama. They also directed the displaced people of Kalam to report to Besham for transportation back to their homes.
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June - 16 
Police raided a seminary in Mundeyki Goraya village near Daska in Sialkot District and arrested five activists of a banned militant organization in the evening of June 16, Dawn reported. Official sources confirmed the arrests but refused to give the names of the detained or their outfit. A huge quan
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Police raided a seminary in Mundeyki Goraya village near Daska in Sialkot District and arrested five activists of a banned militant organization in the evening of June 16, Dawn reported. Official sources confirmed the arrests but refused to give the names of the detained or their outfit. A huge quantity of Jihadi literature was also seized during the raid.
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June - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) on June 16 claimed to have killed 15 militants, including a key foreign commander, in the Bajaur Agency of FATA and Dir Lower District in the NWFP. Sources told The News that the SFs heavily shelled positions of the militants in the Charmang area of Nawagai sub-division with ar
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Security Forces (SFs) on June 16 claimed to have killed 15 militants, including a key foreign commander, in the Bajaur Agency of FATA and Dir Lower District in the NWFP. Sources told The News that the SFs heavily shelled positions of the militants in the Charmang area of Nawagai sub-division with artillery from Khar, headquarters of the Bajaur Agency, Loisam and Tank Khatta camps, destroying several hideouts in the area. An important foreign commander, known as Goraila, and three local militants were killed in the action. SFs cleared the area of the militants and took control of the key locations in Charmang, the stronghold of the militants. Troops also launched a search operation during which five rocket shells were recovered, which were defused by a special squad. Two remote-controlled bombs were also defused during the Security Forces’ advance towards Charmang.
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June - 16 
The SFs captured and destroyed a training facility of the Taliban at Balasar-Chuprial in Swat District, having 120 feet long tunnels, firing range and training area. A terrorist, Shah Sultan, who was an expert in suicidal jackets making, was killed in the Charbagh area. Further, during a search oper
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The SFs captured and destroyed a training facility of the Taliban at Balasar-Chuprial in Swat District, having 120 feet long tunnels, firing range and training area. A terrorist, Shah Sultan, who was an expert in suicidal jackets making, was killed in the Charbagh area. Further, during a search operation three terrorists were arrested at Salhand near Fizagat. On a tip off two vehicles prepared for suicide mission were recovered and destroyed at Dangram. The SFs also destroyed two tunnels at Loi Numalin, Peuchar Valley and two at Rampatai. A huge cache of arms and ammunitions was recovered during a search operation in Gokand Banda, Sersenai, Khairabad and Ghodanbanda.
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June - 17 
Eight SF personnel were injured when the Taliban militants attacked them with mortar shells during a search operation in Koz Chinari and its adjoining areas.
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Eight SF personnel were injured when the Taliban militants attacked them with mortar shells during a search operation in Koz Chinari and its adjoining areas.
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June - 17 
In the Swat Valley, SFs killed two militants, including a ‘commander’. The military said they took action on a tip-off about the presence of Qari Junaid, an important Taliban ‘commander’ in Madain, and his colleague Naeem. Sources from Mingora town said two bodies, probably of the militants, were ly
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In the Swat Valley, SFs killed two militants, including a ‘commander’. The military said they took action on a tip-off about the presence of Qari Junaid, an important Taliban ‘commander’ in Madain, and his colleague Naeem. Sources from Mingora town said two bodies, probably of the militants, were lying at the Sohrab Chowk. SFs also launched an operation at Shamozai and Akhun Killay. Separately, the militants fired at a SFs communication maintenance party near Doshagram (Fatehpur), which caused injuries to a soldier. Further, in the Matta sub-division, a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered during a clearance operation in Matta and Nazarabad. Two hideouts of the militants were destroyed during a search operation in Kasuna area and one militant was arrested from Bedara area. Doghlar, the ISPR said, was secured.
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June - 17 
While armed villagers in the Dir Upper District on June 17 killed six holed up Taliban militants in the Doog Darra area, the Army claimed to have killed 22 more militants in the adjacent Dir Lower and Swat Districts during the ongoing Operation Rah-e-Rast, according to The News. Locals said a ca
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While armed villagers in the Dir Upper District on June 17 killed six holed up Taliban militants in the Doog Darra area, the Army claimed to have killed 22 more militants in the adjacent Dir Lower and Swat Districts during the ongoing Operation Rah-e-Rast, according to The News. Locals said a cave in the Kandao area of Ghazigay village, where the armed villagers have surrounded the Taliban, was heavily shelled from Panakot and Beranjo. Security Forces (SFs) have deployed artillery guns in these areas to target the positions of the militants to soften targets for the Lashkar (militia), which is reportedly using heavy weapons. The armed villagers’ advance was reported to have been blocked by mines, allegedly planted by the Taliban in the area. Locals said six militants were killed in artillery shelling from Panakot, a distant area located four kilometers north of Dir town. A resident of Shatkas said six militants had been killed near the Ghazigay mosque.
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June - 18 
Among those arrested were Abdul Ghani, a Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) activist from Mauza Qaimpur near Hasilpur, Aamir Shahzad of Ahmedpur East and Habibur Rehman of Khairpur Tamewali, who was allegedly present on the premises of Lal Masjid in Islamabad when an operation was launched during the reg
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Among those arrested were Abdul Ghani, a Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) activist from Mauza Qaimpur near Hasilpur, Aamir Shahzad of Ahmedpur East and Habibur Rehman of Khairpur Tamewali, who was allegedly present on the premises of Lal Masjid in Islamabad when an operation was launched during the regime of Pervez Musharraf. 25 activists of a banned outfit were arrested during the crackdown in Vehari District. Sources said eight persons were arrested from Vehari and the rest from Mailsi and Burewala.
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June - 18 
In a crackdown on June 18, the Bahawalpur and Vehari Police arrested 40 people who allegedly remained associated with banned outfits and sectarian groups, Dawn reported. Raids were reportedly conducted in Bahawalpur, Ahmedpur East, Hasilpur, Khairpur Tamewali and Uch Sharif. The Bahawalpur Regional
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In a crackdown on June 18, the Bahawalpur and Vehari Police arrested 40 people who allegedly remained associated with banned outfits and sectarian groups, Dawn reported. Raids were reportedly conducted in Bahawalpur, Ahmedpur East, Hasilpur, Khairpur Tamewali and Uch Sharif. The Bahawalpur Regional Police Officer Mushtaq Ali Sukhera confirmed that activists of former “jihadi or sectarian groups” had been arrested during these raids. He said those people had been taken into custody whose names figured on the Police’s fourth schedule, which carries the names of those people who violate their surety bonds of good behaviour and non-participation in objectionable activities. In case of non-compliance, they are liable to be detained or face new cases on these charges, he stated.
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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 - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) detained 105 suspects, including 12 militants, during a search operation in different areas of Darra Adamkhel and Kohat in the NWFP on June 18, The News reported. According to sources, SFs launched an extensive search operation in different areas of Darra Adamkhel, including Bo
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Security Forces (SFs) detained 105 suspects, including 12 militants, during a search operation in different areas of Darra Adamkhel and Kohat in the NWFP on June 18, The News reported. According to sources, SFs launched an extensive search operation in different areas of Darra Adamkhel, including Bostikhel, Akhorwal, Tor Chapper, Sheraki and Sanikhel, following the militants attack on a security check-post in Sheraki. The troops used heavy weapons and ammunition in hitting the hideouts of the militants in the areas. The gunship helicopters also took part in the operation and two compounds of the militants were reportedly destroyed. SFs claimed to have arrested 105 suspects, including 12 militants, in the operation. The arrested suspects were affiliated with the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Tariq and Momin Khan Afridi’s outfits, the sources said.
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June - 18 
Security Forces (SFs) killed 34 more Taliban militants in the ongoing operation in the Swat and Dir Upper Districts, while seven others were arrested, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on June 18, The News reported. The SFs continued action against the Maulana Fazlullah-led militants i
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Security Forces (SFs) killed 34 more Taliban militants in the ongoing operation in the Swat and Dir Upper Districts, while seven others were arrested, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on June 18, The News reported. The SFs continued action against the Maulana Fazlullah-led militants in Kabal sub-division of Swat even as the militants are still offering some resistance in the area. On June 18, SFs are reported to have secured the area around Bridge-II, Kabal and Kotlai. During clashes in these areas, the ISPR said 12 militants were killed while five soldiers sustained injuries. Further, six militants were killed in the Totano Banda area of Kabal during an operation launched for the consolidation of SFs positions. In the Shamozai area of Swat valley, the troops commenced an operation for clearing the area and killed 10 Taliban militants. According to the ISPR, 28 militants were killed in the Swat Valley on June 18.
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June - 18 
Three women were killed and four children injured when mortar shells hit their houses in the Aman Kot and Cheenari areas of the Mohmand Agency on June 18, Dawn reported. According to officials of the Mohmand Riffles, the Security Forces made a two kilometers advancement into the Sulmankhel Darra are
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Three women were killed and four children injured when mortar shells hit their houses in the Aman Kot and Cheenari areas of the Mohmand Agency on June 18, Dawn reported. According to officials of the Mohmand Riffles, the Security Forces made a two kilometers advancement into the Sulmankhel Darra area of Bar Chamarkand after clearing Ghanum Shah a couple of days ago. The troops also continued search operations in Chamarkand, Suran Darra, Sheikh Baba and Ghanum Shah.
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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 - 19 
Security Forces said on June 19 that they had killed four more Taliban militants and arrested two in the ongoing operation in Malakand, while one soldier was injured in the fighting, Daily Times reported. The SFs are reported to have secured Akhun Kalle and established a check-post in the Swat’s Chu
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Security Forces said on June 19 that they had killed four more Taliban militants and arrested two in the ongoing operation in Malakand, while one soldier was injured in the fighting, Daily Times reported. The SFs are reported to have secured Akhun Kalle and established a check-post in the Swat’s Chungai area. The troops also launched an operation to clear areas around Zara Khela, Khawazakhela and Matta, and seized three rifles. The army conducted a search operation in Buner’s Sar Qila area, and successfully secured Mohmand Gate, Nawapass, Ghungat, Kuz and Chamarkand in Mohmand Agency.
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June - 19 
The SFs continued their operations against the local Taliban and targeted their hideouts in Hashim, Babara, Kohi, Asghar and Kotki areas of Charmang with heavy and sophisticated weapons, including gunship helicopters and artillery. The militants’ locations were targeted with artillery shells from Kh
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The SFs continued their operations against the local Taliban and targeted their hideouts in Hashim, Babara, Kohi, Asghar and Kotki areas of Charmang with heavy and sophisticated weapons, including gunship helicopters and artillery. The militants’ locations were targeted with artillery shells from Khar, Loi Sam and Tankhata areas.
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June - 22 
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director-General Major General Athar Abbas said at a media briefing in Islamabad on June 22 that the Security Forces (SFs) are in the final phase of eliminating terrorist hideouts and camps in Swat, The News reported. Abbas said: “In the north, Biha Valley
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The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director-General Major General Athar Abbas said at a media briefing in Islamabad on June 22 that the Security Forces (SFs) are in the final phase of eliminating terrorist hideouts and camps in Swat, The News reported. Abbas said: “In the north, Biha Valley — the last stronghold of terrorists — has been fully secured and in the west, Shamozai area is being cleared. Search operations are being carried out in the secured areas to ensure that they are safe for the return of the internally displaced persons (IDPs).”
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June - 22 
The military spokesman said various search and cordon operations were conducted by security forces whereby neutralising a number of IEDs and destroying a number of small and big tunnels, while 22 more terrorists were killed and five others were arrested in Malakand. He said 14 terrorists were killed
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The military spokesman said various search and cordon operations were conducted by security forces whereby neutralising a number of IEDs and destroying a number of small and big tunnels, while 22 more terrorists were killed and five others were arrested in Malakand. He said 14 terrorists were killed by the SFs during the ‘link up operation’ at the Shamozai Bridge, while eight large size IEDs planted by terrorists were also neutralised. The SFs successfully secured Biha Valley and also cleared Bartana South of Chuprial. He said three small size tunnels were destroyed at Loi Namal while locals handed over a terrorist to the troops at Bahrain while four others were arrested at Wanai Bridge, Shalkosar, Bashkhela and Drushkhela.
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June - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) are reportedly carrying out search and sweep operations in various parts of the Swat valley in the final phase of the military operation, the ISPR said on June 23, according to Daily Times. It said that in the last 24 hours, the SFs had arrested three Taliban militants during a
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Security Forces (SFs) are reportedly carrying out search and sweep operations in various parts of the Swat valley in the final phase of the military operation, the ISPR said on June 23, according to Daily Times. It said that in the last 24 hours, the SFs had arrested three Taliban militants during a search operation in Mangai and recovered some arms and ammunition.
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June - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) killed seven more Taliban militants in clashes in parts of the Dir and Swat Districts on June 24, while six soldiers, including two officers, were also killed, Daily Times reported. Six militants were killed in a search operation at Kota in Dir, and seven others were arrested
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Security Forces (SFs) killed seven more Taliban militants in clashes in parts of the Dir and Swat Districts on June 24, while six soldiers, including two officers, were also killed, Daily Times reported. Six militants were killed in a search operation at Kota in Dir, and seven others were arrested, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. Further, the SFs carried out a search and sweep operation at Charbagh and Mangaltan, where two officers – Major Attique and Captain Amir – and four soldiers died and three were injured. In addition, a militant was killed in a clearance operation on a tip off in Sakhra, and three stolen vehicles and weapons were seized. Separately, the troops arrested a local Taliban commander Alamgir and his father in Gwalerai. The SFs have reportedly consolidated their positions in Kabal, Akhun Kalle, Dadhrah, Khazna and Gardi.
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June - 23 
The SFs continued search operations in different villages of Adenzai sub-division and also imposed a curfew in Chakdara. So far 25 suspected militants or their relatives had been arrested in Adenzai, a security official told Dawn.
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The SFs continued search operations in different villages of Adenzai sub-division and also imposed a curfew in Chakdara. So far 25 suspected militants or their relatives had been arrested in Adenzai, a security official told Dawn.
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June - 25 
Five Policemen were injured as Police and a security agency cracked down on suspected terrorists holed up in the Yakki Market area of Faisalabad’s Hajiabad locality, Daily Times reported. The Police arrested two suspected terrorists, identified as Attique and Fazal Abbas, after a brief encounter and
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Five Policemen were injured as Police and a security agency cracked down on suspected terrorists holed up in the Yakki Market area of Faisalabad’s Hajiabad locality, Daily Times reported. The Police arrested two suspected terrorists, identified as Attique and Fazal Abbas, after a brief encounter and recovered some weapons, a suicide jacket and explosives from their possession. However, four other suspects, including a woman, managed to escape. Police officials said the operation had been conducted after intelligence reports revealed that suspected terrorists had rented the upper portion of a house in Yakki Market area. They said the Police cordoned off the area on June 25-morning, after which the terrorists hurled two hand grenades at the Police party, damaging a Police van and injuring five officials.
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June - 25 
In the province, the Security Forces (SFs) on June 25 arrested three terrorists and seized arms and ammunitions, as four soldiers were injured in Malakand and Dir in the last 24 hours, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. SFs conducted search and sweep operations in Akhun Kale, Gamon Bri
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In the province, the Security Forces (SFs) on June 25 arrested three terrorists and seized arms and ammunitions, as four soldiers were injured in Malakand and Dir in the last 24 hours, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. SFs conducted search and sweep operations in Akhun Kale, Gamon Bridge, Rangeela, Khazana, Wakilabad, Baiddarra and Garai areas and also arrested a suspected terrorist from Besham, it added. The troops also conducted search operations in areas around Zhoaib post and Lal Qila, adding that two soldiers were injured when one anti-personnel mine exploded, while another was injured by terrorists’ fire. The ISPR said the SFs also conducted search operations in Shewa, Utala and Adinzai areas, arresting two terrorists, including local commander Iqbal. It said the troops recovered a signal and communication device, two rifles, ammunition and two machine guns.
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June - 26 
A militant commander was killed and two others sustained injuries during a search operation by the Security Forces (SFs) in the Sheendand area of Kohat District on June 26, The News reported. Sources said SFs launched a search operation in Turk Ismailkhel area of Sheendand and Jawakai and killed Abi
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A militant commander was killed and two others sustained injuries during a search operation by the Security Forces (SFs) in the Sheendand area of Kohat District on June 26, The News reported. Sources said SFs launched a search operation in Turk Ismailkhel area of Sheendand and Jawakai and killed Abid Ramzai, commander of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Darra Adamkhel unit and injured two others. One of them was identified as Jawwad. About 42 suspects were also arrested in the operation. Abid Ramzai along with two accomplices had escaped from Kohat jail sometime in 2008.
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June - 28 
Four militants were killed and several houses were destroyed when Security Forces (SFs) targeted militant positions in different areas of the Nawagai sub-division in Bajaur Agency on June 28, Dawn reported. The SFs targeted militant bunkers and hideouts in the Charmang, Hasham, Cheenar, Babara and M
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Four militants were killed and several houses were destroyed when Security Forces (SFs) targeted militant positions in different areas of the Nawagai sub-division in Bajaur Agency on June 28, Dawn reported. The SFs targeted militant bunkers and hideouts in the Charmang, Hasham, Cheenar, Babara and Manogai areas with mortar and artillery guns. They claimed dismantling several bunkers and trenches of militants. The troops also cleared different areas in Nawagai by defusing roadside remote controlled bombs planted by the militants. A huge cache of weapons was also reportedly seized.
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June - 28 
SFs demolished 12 houses of militants and arrested eight suspects in the Dir Lower District on June 28, The News reported. Colonel Arshad, area in-charge of the operation in Dir Lower, said that SFs cleared the area from Gulabad to Anbar of the militants and demolished their 12 houses. He said the t
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SFs demolished 12 houses of militants and arrested eight suspects in the Dir Lower District on June 28, The News reported. Colonel Arshad, area in-charge of the operation in Dir Lower, said that SFs cleared the area from Gulabad to Anbar of the militants and demolished their 12 houses. He said the troops also arrested eight suspects and recovered a large quantity of weapons from their possession. In another operation, SFs raided the house of militant commander Naik Ikhtiar in the Tazagram area of Adinzai sub-division and recovered hundreds of sacks of wheat and other goods of the World Food Programme. The house of another militant commander Junaid was also reportedly destroyed in the same area.
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June - 28 
The political administration has asked the residents of Shamsai and Enzari to vacate their houses within three days. The administration is reportedly of the view that a handful of militants are present in the area and they attack SFs and government installations. The SFs were considering launching a
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The political administration has asked the residents of Shamsai and Enzari to vacate their houses within three days. The administration is reportedly of the view that a handful of militants are present in the area and they attack SFs and government installations. The SFs were considering launching a search operation to flush out suspected militants from the area.
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June - 29 
Security Forces (SFs) on June 29 claimed to have killed eight militants in the Khwazakhela area of Swat District, The News reported. An Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said the SFs raided a compound in Khwazakhela, killing eight militants. Weapons and explosive devices were also rec
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Security Forces (SFs) on June 29 claimed to have killed eight militants in the Khwazakhela area of Swat District, The News reported. An Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said the SFs raided a compound in Khwazakhela, killing eight militants. Weapons and explosive devices were also recovered in the raid, it added. In addition, sources said SFs commenced search and clearance operations from Shalkosar to Jukhtai and Balasur to Shah Dherai, arresting an alleged militant, Muhammad Raheem, near Shangla. The SFs also demolished houses of two militant commanders in Barama area in the suburbs of Mingora city. The ISPR statement said that the main command structure of the militants had been dismantled and that recruits have either been killed or driven away, ammunition dumps and their headquarters at Peuchar, Chuprial, Matta, Khwazakhela, Mingora, Kabal, Banai Baba Ziarat, Sakhra, Saidu Sharif and Biha had been destroyed. The troops have also secured the area around Khazana and Zarakhela and were consolidating their positions in Kabal, Dhadara, Akhun Killay and Rangeela, it added.
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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 
A soldier was killed and two others sustained injuries when militants ambushed a military convoy during a search operation in the Janikhel area of Bannu District on June 30, Dawn reported. The convoy of Security Forces was on a routine patrol in the area when a group of militants opened firing on it
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A soldier was killed and two others sustained injuries when militants ambushed a military convoy during a search operation in the Janikhel area of Bannu District on June 30, Dawn reported. The convoy of Security Forces was on a routine patrol in the area when a group of militants opened firing on it, killing a soldier identified as Abid Hussain and injuring two others, Mehmoodul Hassan and Syed Nadeem Shah.
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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 
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 - 2 
A man said to be a mastermind of suicide attacks was killed and his wife was injured when Security Forces attacked a house near Tank in the Tank District on July 2. Two suspects were arrested while two others escaped. According to officials, the house in Chadrar village was raided on information tha
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A man said to be a mastermind of suicide attacks was killed and his wife was injured when Security Forces attacked a house near Tank in the Tank District on July 2. Two suspects were arrested while two others escaped. According to officials, the house in Chadrar village was raided on information that suspected suicide bombers were hiding there. The Tank Police Station’s Station House Officer Mohammad Hussain said Qari Niaz Wali, who hailed from Srarogha in South Waziristan, was on the list of suspected planners of suicide attacks. Sources said that Qari Wali had moved to the village after a military operation was launched in South Waziristan recently. He had rented a house in Chadrar and lived there with his family.
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July - 2 
Five more militants were killed during a search operation in Kanju.
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Five more militants were killed during a search operation in Kanju.
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July - 2 
One Taliban militant was killed and two arrested when troops raided hideouts in the area around Miana, Ahingro and Baba Ziarat.
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One Taliban militant was killed and two arrested when troops raided hideouts in the area around Miana, Ahingro and Baba Ziarat.
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July - 2 
The army also conducted an operation to clear Meragai area, neutralizing two Taliban hideouts and recovering eight rifles, 66 rounds, four pistols with 48 rounds and one binocular.
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The army also conducted an operation to clear Meragai area, neutralizing two Taliban hideouts and recovering eight rifles, 66 rounds, four pistols with 48 rounds and one binocular.
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July - 5 
SFs on July 5 said that three soldiers were killed and six others wounded while a few terrorists were arrested in the Malakand Division. According to the Inter-Public Services Relations, SFs raided the house of a terrorist in Mohalla Nehrabad in Kuza Banda and recovered one Suzuki pick up, one small
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SFs on July 5 said that three soldiers were killed and six others wounded while a few terrorists were arrested in the Malakand Division. According to the Inter-Public Services Relations, SFs raided the house of a terrorist in Mohalla Nehrabad in Kuza Banda and recovered one Suzuki pick up, one small machine gun, two magazines, one pistol and 175 rounds of miscellaneous caliber. During an exchange of fire with the militants near Bari Kot, three soldiers were killed and four others injured. During a search and clearance operation in Rangeela, the troops arrested an unspecified number of terrorists. The SFs conducted a search and clearance operation around Magaltan and arrested a few suspects and also recovered bomb making material.
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July - 6 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 6 killed 14 Taliban militants in the Tiligram area of Swat District, The News reported. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “Security forces killed 14 terrorists during an exchange of fire in Tiligram. A huge quantity of ammunition and explosives, f
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 6 killed 14 Taliban militants in the Tiligram area of Swat District, The News reported. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “Security forces killed 14 terrorists during an exchange of fire in Tiligram. A huge quantity of ammunition and explosives, four improvised explosive devices (IEDs), one 14.5 gun barrel and 26 detonators were also recovered.” The SFs, it added, during a search operation in Banjut area recovered 50 mules, loaded with arms and ammunition, medicines and ration items and arrested an unspecified number of terrorists.
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July - 6 
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of the Sindh Police arrested a militant of the banned outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) from Hyderabad on July 6, Daily Times reported. Abid Hussain was an absconder in the assassination case of a Hindu businessman Gardesh Kumar since 2007. CID Superintendent of
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The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of the Sindh Police arrested a militant of the banned outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) from Hyderabad on July 6, Daily Times reported. Abid Hussain was an absconder in the assassination case of a Hindu businessman Gardesh Kumar since 2007. CID Superintendent of Police, Mazhar Mashwani, told Daily Times after killing Kumar, the militant had managed to escape during an encounter with the Police during a raid in Hyderabad in 2007. Since then, he went into hiding, while the Police arrested his father and brother, who pointed out the location where Kumar’s body was buried.
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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 - 7 
16 militants were arrested during search operations conducted by the Charsadda and Lakki Marwat security officials separately on July 7, The News reported.
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16 militants were arrested during search operations conducted by the Charsadda and Lakki Marwat security officials separately on July 7, The News reported.
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July - 7 
A local Taliban commander, identified Wahab, was killed and 14 other suspected Taliban militants arrested in a house-to-house search operation in Bararai near Khawazakhela. The forces also conducted search operation in Bannu’s Maddi area, killing a militant in a clash and arresting seven others.
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A local Taliban commander, identified Wahab, was killed and 14 other suspected Taliban militants arrested in a house-to-house search operation in Bararai near Khawazakhela. The forces also conducted search operation in Bannu’s Maddi area, killing a militant in a clash and arresting seven others.
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July - 7 
Two soldiers of the paramilitary Frontier Corps (FC) were wounded when a remote-controlled bomb planted by militants went off in the Dorbakhel area of Halimzai sub-division in the Mohmand Agency on July 7, The News reported. Sources said FC soldiers were on the way to Ghallanai from Yousafkhel area.
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Two soldiers of the paramilitary Frontier Corps (FC) were wounded when a remote-controlled bomb planted by militants went off in the Dorbakhel area of Halimzai sub-division in the Mohmand Agency on July 7, The News reported. Sources said FC soldiers were on the way to Ghallanai from Yousafkhel area. As their vehicle reached Dorbakhel area in Halimzai, a roadside bomb planted by militants went off, injuring two troopers. The vehicle was also partially damaged in the blast, the sources added. Soon after the incident, Security Forces cordoned off the area and arrested 30 suspects and seized 15 vehicles.
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July - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 9 killed several militants and destroyed a number of their hideouts during an operation in the Tiligram area of Swat District, The News reported. In addition, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the body of a Taliban commander for Sakhra, identified as Omar
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 9 killed several militants and destroyed a number of their hideouts during an operation in the Tiligram area of Swat District, The News reported. In addition, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the body of a Taliban commander for Sakhra, identified as Omar Zada, who was killed on July 7, was recovered on July 8. According to the ISPR, the SFs conducted a search and clearance operation in Tiligram area of the Charbagh sub-division and destroyed a laboratory used for making explosives. “Thirteen suspected terrorists were apprehended and a few others were killed during the search operation while a soldier sustained injuries,” it said. Locals said SFs destroyed four houses of suspected militants in Tiligram. In a similar operation in Kalagai area near Matta, SFs defused seven improvised explosives devices and destroyed as many hideouts of the terrorists. A training centre having tunnels and bunkers was also destroyed, the ISPR media update said.
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July - 9 
Reports from Kohat in NWFP added that seven suspected persons, including two militants, were arrested during a search operation in different parts of Darra Adamkhel. Sources said the SFs conducted search operations in the Sherakai, Bostikhel, Mallakhel, Akhorwal and Tor Chappar areas. In addition, g
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Reports from Kohat in NWFP added that seven suspected persons, including two militants, were arrested during a search operation in different parts of Darra Adamkhel. Sources said the SFs conducted search operations in the Sherakai, Bostikhel, Mallakhel, Akhorwal and Tor Chappar areas. In addition, gunship helicopters targeted hideouts of the militants in the Tor Chappar area. However, there were no reports about any casualties.
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July - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 9 shot dead an alleged suicide bomber and his father in the Maroofkhel area of Shangla District, The News reported. Sources said that Maulana Said Aban and his son Niamatullah, a suspected suicide bomber, were shot dead by the troops during a raid on their house. The SF
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 9 shot dead an alleged suicide bomber and his father in the Maroofkhel area of Shangla District, The News reported. Sources said that Maulana Said Aban and his son Niamatullah, a suspected suicide bomber, were shot dead by the troops during a raid on their house. The SFs also blew up their house with explosives. The sources said Maulana Said Aban was the Pesh Imam (chief priest) of a mosque in Maroofkhel area. The militants in Swat had reportedly trained Niamatullah as a suicide bomber and his name was included in the list of would-be bombers with the militants. The residents of area, however, said Maulana Said never supported the militants.
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July - 9 
The Security Forces (SFs) arrested 157 suspected militants and demolished over 35 houses in the limits of Safi sub-division of Mohmand Agency and Darra Adamkhel in NWFP, in separate operations, on July 9, according to The News. Sources said that SFs along with the political administration carried ou
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The Security Forces (SFs) arrested 157 suspected militants and demolished over 35 houses in the limits of Safi sub-division of Mohmand Agency and Darra Adamkhel in NWFP, in separate operations, on July 9, according to The News. Sources said that SFs along with the political administration carried out a search operation in Karer, Palosai, Ghari and Darwazgai areas of Qandaharo in Safi. Over 150 militants were arrested during the operation while houses of 35 others were razed to the ground.
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July - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) killed three militants and destroyed seven tunnels and eight hideouts during a search and clearance operation in parts of the Swat District, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on July 10, The News reported. The tunnels and the hideouts of the militants, according t
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Security Forces (SFs) killed three militants and destroyed seven tunnels and eight hideouts during a search and clearance operation in parts of the Swat District, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on July 10, The News reported. The tunnels and the hideouts of the militants, according to the ISPR, were destroyed in Badar and Sar Colony areas of the valley. A militant was also killed and 26 others were arrested in these areas. A search and clearance operation was launched in Gujjaro Killay near Malam Jabba area in which two militants were killed. SFs also said they have cleared Malam Jabba area of the militants.
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July - 11 
SFs arrested three Taliban ‘commanders’ from the Inayat Killay Bazaar area during a search operation and destroyed their houses with explosives. Two more Taliban militants were arrested while trying to flee the area.
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SFs arrested three Taliban ‘commanders’ from the Inayat Killay Bazaar area during a search operation and destroyed their houses with explosives. Two more Taliban militants were arrested while trying to flee the area.
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July - 14 
In the Swat Valley, Security Forces killed nine more militants and arrested several others during search and clearance operations, The News reported. According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) update issued on July 15, SFs conducted an operation at Syed Parinda Ziarat near Rangeela and a
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In the Swat Valley, Security Forces killed nine more militants and arrested several others during search and clearance operations, The News reported. According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) update issued on July 15, SFs conducted an operation at Syed Parinda Ziarat near Rangeela and arrested five suspects, besides recovering four small machine guns, 11 pistols, two rifles, three grenades and one Motorola set. The SFs also conducted a search operation at Kuza Bandai and during the consequent encounter five militants were killed while four others were killed during clashes between the two sides at Tahirabad and Billogram.
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July - 14 
Punjab Government is soon going to start a search operation against suspected militants and terrorists in southern Punjab, State Minister for Interior Tasnim Ahmed Qureshi said on July 14. Talking to reporters during his visit to the Central Jail Staff Training Institute in Lahore, he said the Gover
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Punjab Government is soon going to start a search operation against suspected militants and terrorists in southern Punjab, State Minister for Interior Tasnim Ahmed Qureshi said on July 14. Talking to reporters during his visit to the Central Jail Staff Training Institute in Lahore, he said the Government had received information that terrorists were trying to launch operations in the area.
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July - 15 
At Aghal area of Chuprial, the SFs conducted a search operation and recovered seven machineguns with two magazines, four rifles and one pistol. The ISPR claimed killing one militant in this area.
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At Aghal area of Chuprial, the SFs conducted a search operation and recovered seven machineguns with two magazines, four rifles and one pistol. The ISPR claimed killing one militant in this area.
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July - 15 
In the Buner District, the SFs launched an operation against militants in the Gokand, Hisar, Bagra and Minyarai areas. The District Police Officer, Abdul Rashid, told The News that seven hideouts of the militants were destroyed and six militants were arrested. He claimed to have cleared Gokand, a va
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In the Buner District, the SFs launched an operation against militants in the Gokand, Hisar, Bagra and Minyarai areas. The District Police Officer, Abdul Rashid, told The News that seven hideouts of the militants were destroyed and six militants were arrested. He claimed to have cleared Gokand, a valley bordering Swat valley that was invaded by Taliban during their incursion on Buner in early April 2009. The officials, however, conceded that Taliban were still present in Bishonay area near Pir Baba. However, he said the life had returned to normalcy and curfew relaxed during daytime.
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July - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested 12 people on July 15, including four relatives of Taliban ‘commander’ Shah Duran and eight suspected terrorists, according to Daily Times. Sources told Online news agency that the SFs detained two nephews of Duran and two of his brothers-in-law. On the same day, SFs ar
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested 12 people on July 15, including four relatives of Taliban ‘commander’ Shah Duran and eight suspected terrorists, according to Daily Times. Sources told Online news agency that the SFs detained two nephews of Duran and two of his brothers-in-law. On the same day, SFs arrested six suspected Taliban militants during a search operation in Bara.
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July - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 15 claimed to have killed the most wanted terrorist leader Abu Laith and 13 other Taliban militants, including two foreigners, during the ongoing military operation in Swat valley amid the arrival of displaced people, The News reported. According to the Inter-Services P
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 15 claimed to have killed the most wanted terrorist leader Abu Laith and 13 other Taliban militants, including two foreigners, during the ongoing military operation in Swat valley amid the arrival of displaced people, The News reported. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the SFs conducted a search operation in Peuchar and killed Abu Laith, a Swat Taliban commander in Peuchar, their former headquarters. “The security forces carried out search operation in Akhund Killay near Kabal and killed eight militants, including two foreigners. One soldier embraced shahadat and three soldiers including an officer were injured during exchange of fire,” the ISPR said. During a search operation in Reema, the SFs claimed to have killed three more militants.
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July - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 16 killed eight more Taliban militants in the Loi Namal area of Matta sub-division in the Swat District, The News reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that SFs carried out search and clearance operations in parts of the valley. “Security forces cond
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 16 killed eight more Taliban militants in the Loi Namal area of Matta sub-division in the Swat District, The News reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that SFs carried out search and clearance operations in parts of the valley. “Security forces conducted a search operation in area around Loi Namal and Pansarat and killed eight terrorists, including local commander Bilal,” the ISPR claimed. A number of tunnels and hideouts were unearthed in Matta. The SFs have also reportedly wrested the headquarters of the Taliban - Peuchar. During the operation in Loi Namal, the ISPR said 20 terrorist hideouts were destroyed and eight machine guns, one rifle and huge quantity of ammunition recovered. During a search operation in Gwalerai, troops destroyed six hideouts and recovered 10 rifles, along with ammunition and one double cabin vehicle. The SFs also claimed to have destroyed two tunnels, each 20-foot- long, and demolished four bunkers in Kalagai area of the valley. The ISPR said troops arrested four “suspected terrorists,” recovered one machine gun and two pistols in Gamkot and Nimogram areas. 45 rifles and 12 pistols were recovered in the Ningwalai and Bara Bandai areas of Kabal sub-division. In addition, the SFs neutralized 10 hideouts in Tutan Bandai.
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July - 17 
In Swat, troops conducted a search operation in Titlawala near Charbagh, and destroyed eight tunnels and 12 bunkers and arrested 15 suspected militants. Troops also cleared the Akhun Baba Ziarat area near Aloch and conducted search operations in Chakdara, Aspentar, Kanju and Kabal.
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In Swat, troops conducted a search operation in Titlawala near Charbagh, and destroyed eight tunnels and 12 bunkers and arrested 15 suspected militants. Troops also cleared the Akhun Baba Ziarat area near Aloch and conducted search operations in Chakdara, Aspentar, Kanju and Kabal.
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July - 17 
Online news agency reported that the Security Forces have arrested 13 Taliban militants during a search operation in the Hangu District.
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Online news agency reported that the Security Forces have arrested 13 Taliban militants during a search operation in the Hangu District.
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July - 17 
Police on July 17 arrested the chief of a madrassa (seminary) in Bahawalpur and confiscated “suspected material and important documents”, Daily Times reported. According to a private TV channel, Police made the arrest during a search operation at the seminary near Lorry Stand. The chief of the semin
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Police on July 17 arrested the chief of a madrassa (seminary) in Bahawalpur and confiscated “suspected material and important documents”, Daily Times reported. According to a private TV channel, Police made the arrest during a search operation at the seminary near Lorry Stand. The chief of the seminary has been identified as Qari Bashir.
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July - 18 
At least six Taliban militants, including a local commander, were killed and several others injured after clashes with Security Forces (SFs) in Bajaur, Swat and Malakand on July 18, reports Daily News. According to the ISPR, a soldier was also killed and three others injured in sporadic clashes with
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At least six Taliban militants, including a local commander, were killed and several others injured after clashes with Security Forces (SFs) in Bajaur, Swat and Malakand on July 18, reports Daily News. According to the ISPR, a soldier was also killed and three others injured in sporadic clashes with Taliban fighters in the Shangla and Shakardara. Local Taliban commander Abu Bakar was killed during a search operation in Chamtalai. Four Taliban militants were arrested and one killed in a search operation around Kanju.
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July - 18 
Three fighters were killed and two others injured when Taliban militants attacked SFs during a search operation in the Kohi and Ray areas of Charmang, Tehsil Nawagai. The SFs also destroyed two Taliban hideouts.
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Three fighters were killed and two others injured when Taliban militants attacked SFs during a search operation in the Kohi and Ray areas of Charmang, Tehsil Nawagai. The SFs also destroyed two Taliban hideouts.
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July - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) continued their search and clearance operations in parts of the Swat Valley. The Army-run Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) claimed that three militants were killed during an encounter with the militants in Mauja Kandao. It said a suspected militant was also arrested from
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Security Forces (SFs) continued their search and clearance operations in parts of the Swat Valley. The Army-run Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) claimed that three militants were killed during an encounter with the militants in Mauja Kandao. It said a suspected militant was also arrested from this area. SFs also launched search operations in Goal village in Matta and Kanju in the Kabal sub-division and destroyed four houses of the militants and recovered eight rifles and two pistols along with some ammunition. In similar action in Chaprai Banda, the SFs destroyed two training centres, a 25-metre-long tunnel and house of a Taliban commander, Ismail, and recovered material used in preparation of improvised explosive devices.
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July - 19 
SFs and Police, in a joint search operation, arrested 54 suspected militants and recovered arms and ammunition in different parts of the Hangu District on July 19. Arms and ammunition, including six kilogram of explosives, two Kalashnikovs, four rifles, six pistols and several cartridges, were recov
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SFs and Police, in a joint search operation, arrested 54 suspected militants and recovered arms and ammunition in different parts of the Hangu District on July 19. Arms and ammunition, including six kilogram of explosives, two Kalashnikovs, four rifles, six pistols and several cartridges, were recovered from them.
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July - 19 
The Police launched a counterattack on Taliban militants in the Sambat Cham area of Matta sub-division in Swat District after the beheading of a Matta Police Station class-1V employee, killing one militant besides demolishing seven houses, The News reported. In addition, three more militants were ki
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The Police launched a counterattack on Taliban militants in the Sambat Cham area of Matta sub-division in Swat District after the beheading of a Matta Police Station class-1V employee, killing one militant besides demolishing seven houses, The News reported. In addition, three more militants were killed in the ongoing military operation in Swat. The class-IV employee, Muhammad Iqbal, was beheaded inside his home in Sambat Cham on the night between July 17 and 18. The incident reportedly prompted the Police to initiate action in the area, killing one suspected militant, identified as Bawar Khan, and arresting Noorani Gul. They also had an exchange of fire with the militants after their raid on the Taliban hideouts. Seven houses of the militants were reportedly razed to the ground.
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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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July - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) targeted suspected hideouts of militants with artillery in the Charmang area of Nawagai sub-division in Bajaur Agency, besides arresting five militants during a search operation in the Khar sub-division on July 20. Sources told The News that SFs shelled the positions of militan
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Security Forces (SFs) targeted suspected hideouts of militants with artillery in the Charmang area of Nawagai sub-division in Bajaur Agency, besides arresting five militants during a search operation in the Khar sub-division on July 20. Sources told The News that SFs shelled the positions of militants with artillery and other heavy weapons, destroying several hideouts in different areas of Charmang Valley. No casualty was, however, reported. In addition, the SFs arrested five suspected militants when they were entering Khar, the headquarters of Bajaur Agency.
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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 - 21 
The troops also conducted a search operation in the area around Peuchar and recovered 216 boxes of ammunition of various calibre from the Taliban hideouts. SFs also torched 12 houses owned by alleged militants in the Islampur area near Saidu town and arrested three persons identified as Bakht Bedar,
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The troops also conducted a search operation in the area around Peuchar and recovered 216 boxes of ammunition of various calibre from the Taliban hideouts. SFs also torched 12 houses owned by alleged militants in the Islampur area near Saidu town and arrested three persons identified as Bakht Bedar, Aslam and Sadiq.
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July - 22 
28 militants were killed and several houses were razed during the ongoing military operation Rah-e-Rast in the Swat, Buner and Dir Lower Districts on July 22, The News reported. Locals from Swat said Security Forces (SFs) took action in parts of the Kabal sub-division to track down the hiding Ta
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28 militants were killed and several houses were razed during the ongoing military operation Rah-e-Rast in the Swat, Buner and Dir Lower Districts on July 22, The News reported. Locals from Swat said Security Forces (SFs) took action in parts of the Kabal sub-division to track down the hiding Taliban militants. They said six suspected militants in Ningolai and two in Malukabad were killed during search operations by the troops. It was also reported that the body of a suspected militant was found at the Aqba Pull in central Mingora city. The Army-run Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) also said the SFs had killed eight militants in the Swat valley during the last 24 hours. The ISPR media update said SFs killed two militants and arrested another during a search operation in Malukabad. The troops also conducted a search operation in Ningolai in which six terrorists were killed and four suspects were arrested, the update said. It added that five machine guns, along with ammunition, were also recovered during the operation. Locals reported that the SFs also carried out an operation in Mamdheri, a former headquarters of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Swat chapter chief Maulana Fazlullah, and destroyed eight houses. The house of cleric Fazl Haq was also demolished in the Gulkada area. Two militants were reported to have been arrested in Malukabad. The ISPR said SFs carried out a search operation in the Qalagai Banda area, destroying one house and arresting five terrorists.
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July - 22 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants and dismantled several hideouts during a search operation in the Charmang area of Bajaur Agency on July 22, The News reported. Official sources said the SFs continued search operations in different areas of Charmang valley in which two militants were arre
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants and dismantled several hideouts during a search operation in the Charmang area of Bajaur Agency on July 22, The News reported. Official sources said the SFs continued search operations in different areas of Charmang valley in which two militants were arrested while a number of hideouts were destroyed. Sources said the troops have taken control of Sheda Shah, Barbara and Asghar after clearing the areas of militants. Internally displaced persons from these areas have been asked to return to their hometowns to start routine life. Shopkeepers and traders have also been asked to open their shops and business centres.
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July - 22 
The ISPR claimed that the SFs during a search operation at Saparay Kandao in the Dir Lower District killed 16 militants and also destroyed three Markaz-cum-training centres. The troops had earlier in the week carried out a massive military operation in a cluster of villages in this area and had clai
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The ISPR claimed that the SFs during a search operation at Saparay Kandao in the Dir Lower District killed 16 militants and also destroyed three Markaz-cum-training centres. The troops had earlier in the week carried out a massive military operation in a cluster of villages in this area and had claimed to have killed over 100 militants. The areas of Sherkhanay, Misrikhanay, Shedas, Saparay Kandao and Sangolai have now reportedly been cleared of the militants, who had built hideouts in the area from where they were firing rockets at the Scouts Fort in Timergara.
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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 - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have killed eight more militants and recovered a Prado used by the Swat Taliban chief Maulana Fazlullah during search operations in the Mauja Kandao and Dadrah areas of Kabal sub-division in Swat District on July 23, The News reported. A spokesman for the Swat Media
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Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have killed eight more militants and recovered a Prado used by the Swat Taliban chief Maulana Fazlullah during search operations in the Mauja Kandao and Dadrah areas of Kabal sub-division in Swat District on July 23, The News reported. A spokesman for the Swat Media Centre told reporters that the SFs launched operations in Mauja Kandao, killing six militants. He said that a Prado used by Maulana Fazlullah was also recovered, besides another one. A media update of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the SFs killed two militants and arrested three others in Dadrah area during a search operation. In addition, two bodies of militants, identified as Bakht Bedar and Akhtar Ali, were found in Mingora city. According to the ISPR, the SFs conducted a search operation in Samai Killay, demolishing 11 houses of terrorists. One machine gun, two rifles and 150 rounds were also recovered. The troops, it added, also conducted search operations in Dardial, Maira Banda, Kamyari and Daku Banda areas, recovering 1,029 rounds of machine gun and two safety fuses.
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July - 23 
The political administration on July 23 arrested 28 suspects and recovered three vehicles from different areas of Bajaur Agency, Daily Times reported. During the ongoing crackdown, the Khasadar Force raided areas at Ghundai, Samsai, Doda Shaway and Lovi Gano in Khar District and arrested 28 wanted m
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The political administration on July 23 arrested 28 suspects and recovered three vehicles from different areas of Bajaur Agency, Daily Times reported. During the ongoing crackdown, the Khasadar Force raided areas at Ghundai, Samsai, Doda Shaway and Lovi Gano in Khar District and arrested 28 wanted men, a political administration official said.
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July - 24 
In another incident in the Ziarat Baba area of Swat, the SFs claimed to have killed two militants affiliated with the Maulana Fazlullah-led Swat chapter of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The ISPR media update said SFs conducted a search operation in Surgulai and Syed Piranda Baba Ziarat, demol
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In another incident in the Ziarat Baba area of Swat, the SFs claimed to have killed two militants affiliated with the Maulana Fazlullah-led Swat chapter of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The ISPR media update said SFs conducted a search operation in Surgulai and Syed Piranda Baba Ziarat, demolished two houses of militants in Akhun Killay and Garoh and arrested one militant. The troops also conducted a search operation in the Sambat area near Khwazakhela, killing a militant.
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July - 25 
According to Daily Times, Security Forces (SFs) on July 25 shot dead at least 14 Taliban militants during operations across Malakand, Buner and Swat of North West Frontier Province (NWFP). “During last 24 hours, search and clearance operations were conducted in Swat and Malakand division”, the Inter
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According to Daily Times, Security Forces (SFs) on July 25 shot dead at least 14 Taliban militants during operations across Malakand, Buner and Swat of North West Frontier Province (NWFP). “During last 24 hours, search and clearance operations were conducted in Swat and Malakand division”, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. 10 Taliban were killed in Buner, while four were killed in Swat, and the SFs also arrested 29 militants from various areas of the two Districts. “SFs conducted a search operation at Sappari Kandao, Koto Banda and Shadas and killed nine terrorists at Koto Banda and one at Zohaib post,” ISPR added. The ISPR reports that the SFs also killed two militants and arrested four during a search operation at Torshe Khan Sar. A militant training camp and a cave were also destroyed in the area and SFs recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition. During a search operation at Utror near Kalam, SFs killed a militant, arrested another and recovered a number of arms and ammunition, the ISPR said. During search operations in Bararai area of Khawzakhela, Malakand and Qambar SFs arrested 21 militants.
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July - 26 
Police on July 26 arrested the Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) chief Maulana Sufi Muhammad and three other people from his rented house in the Sethi Town area of Peshawar, capital of the NWFP, Daily Times reported. The TNSM chief - who resurfaced on July 25 around two months after Opera
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Police on July 26 arrested the Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) chief Maulana Sufi Muhammad and three other people from his rented house in the Sethi Town area of Peshawar, capital of the NWFP, Daily Times reported. The TNSM chief - who resurfaced on July 25 around two months after Operation Rah-e-Rast was launched against the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan - has been accused of helping the Taliban and sabotaging the Government’s fight against them. Witnesses told Daily Times that around 12 Policemen raided Sufi Muhammad’s house at around 2pm, and arrested the TNSM chief and three others – identified as Rizwanullah, Ziaullah and Tahir. Two of them are said to be Sufi Muhammad’s sons. Addressing a press conference, the NWFP Information Minister Main Iftikhar Hussain confirmed the TNSM chief’s arrest. He said Sufi Muhammad resurfaced “a day ago” and announced a meeting of the TNSM executive council in Malakand – an attempt that could have jeopardised peace efforts in the region. The minister said the arrests had been made to maintain law and order. He said the TNSM’s actions in the past may also be investigated.
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July - 26 
Security agencies arrested on July 26 three terrorists believed to be of the Qari Saifullah group for their alleged involvement in attack (September 20, 2008) on Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, Dawn reported. They were identified as Saleem Iqbal, Zahid Iqbal and Mohammad Zafar Ammad. According to sourc
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Security agencies arrested on July 26 three terrorists believed to be of the Qari Saifullah group for their alleged involvement in attack (September 20, 2008) on Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, Dawn reported. They were identified as Saleem Iqbal, Zahid Iqbal and Mohammad Zafar Ammad. According to sources, they were arrested during a raid by a joint team of capital Police and security agencies on a house located in Barakahu, in Islamabad’s suburbs. Police have reportedly been looking for them since their escape from a bus terminal in Pirwadhai in Rawalpindi after one of their associates Attaullah was arrested on July 15. Their group had arrived there from the tribal area via Kohat in NWFP. They reportedly fled to Muzaffarabad, capital of the Pakistan occupied Kashmir, and returned to Islamabad in the night of July 25. Attaullah was allegedly involved in the murders of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and a Polish engineer. Sources said Saleem and one Ashraf had transported explosives used in the suicide attack on Marriott Hotel from South Waziristan to Jhang via Dera Ismail Khan. A mobile phone used by Ashraf was also seized from Saleem. Some explosives, hand-grenades, pistols and bullets were found in their hideout. It is said that terrorists were trying to attack court premises, offices of senior police and administration officers and other important installations in Islamabad. But their special mission was to free Fasihullah Teepu and Waseem who are in Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi for their involvement in the F-8 Markaz bomb blast in Islamabad in 2007.
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July - 26 
Security Forces (SFs) killed a local Taliban ‘commander’ in Swat and six Taliban militants in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on July 26, after fighter jets targeted the group’s positions in Lower Dir District of NWFP, killing at least 13 Taliban militants and destroying their hideouts. “Security forces c
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a local Taliban ‘commander’ in Swat and six Taliban militants in the Bajaur Agency of FATA on July 26, after fighter jets targeted the group’s positions in Lower Dir District of NWFP, killing at least 13 Taliban militants and destroying their hideouts. “Security forces conducted a search operation in the area around Tal, Kamari Banda and Maira Banda, killing local commander Maaz of Qambar,” said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), adding that troops also arrested nine militants from various areas and a prayer leader believed to be a Taliban sympathiser in Darmai near Fatehpur. According to the APP news agency, troops seized 14 vehicles prepared for suicide attacks and arrested nine trained bombers in Swat.
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July - 27 
In Swat Valley, the ISPR said, SFs conducted a search operation in Pashmal near Kalam and arrested wanted ‘commander’ Kabir of Sattal. Two militants surrendered voluntarily to the SFs in Fizaghat. According to the ISPR update, the SFs also conducted a search operation in Dangram near Mingora and rec
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In Swat Valley, the ISPR said, SFs conducted a search operation in Pashmal near Kalam and arrested wanted ‘commander’ Kabir of Sattal. Two militants surrendered voluntarily to the SFs in Fizaghat. According to the ISPR update, the SFs also conducted a search operation in Dangram near Mingora and recovered different items looted from the Poly Technical College. In a search operation in Langar village near Khwazakhela, one terrorist was killed, and two others were arrested, while seven terrorist hideouts were also destroyed. In the Chur Banda area, the troops arrested four suspects and recovered some arms and ammunition from their possession.
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July - 27 
Reports from Lakki Marwat District said SFs arrested several suspected persons in the District on July 27. Police sources said SFs launched a search operation in Lakki city, Dallokhel and Ahmedkhel areas after firing heavy artillery at the hideouts of the militants in the hilly area of Shah Hassankh
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Reports from Lakki Marwat District said SFs arrested several suspected persons in the District on July 27. Police sources said SFs launched a search operation in Lakki city, Dallokhel and Ahmedkhel areas after firing heavy artillery at the hideouts of the militants in the hilly area of Shah Hassankhel village. The sources said two persons were injured during the search operation carried out in Ahmedkhel village. A search operation was also conducted in Dallokhel village and Lakki city where several suspected persons were arrested.
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July - 28 
13 suspected terrorists, including four teenaged suicide bombers, were arrested while suicide jackets and explosives were recovered during a raid on a coal shed in Civil Quarters in Peshawar, the NWFP capital, on July 28, The News reported. Apart from the suicide jackets, a huge quantity of explosiv
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13 suspected terrorists, including four teenaged suicide bombers, were arrested while suicide jackets and explosives were recovered during a raid on a coal shed in Civil Quarters in Peshawar, the NWFP capital, on July 28, The News reported. Apart from the suicide jackets, a huge quantity of explosives, hand-grenades and rockets were also recovered from the building.
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July - 28 
Security Forces (SFs) have killed two more Taliban militants in Swat and arrested at least 26 suspected militants in various areas of the Swat, Darra Adam Khel and Lakki Districts, Daily Times reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said those arrested in Swat included local Taliban ‘co
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Security Forces (SFs) have killed two more Taliban militants in Swat and arrested at least 26 suspected militants in various areas of the Swat, Darra Adam Khel and Lakki Districts, Daily Times reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said those arrested in Swat included local Taliban ‘commander’ Liaqat, who was taken into custody during a search operation in the Karorai Kandao area of Gidar Sar Banda. “Troops conducted a search operation in Malukabad area and killed two Taliban and arrested one,” said the ISPR, adding that the SFs defused four improvised explosive devices in Dangram.
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July - 29 
Four terrorists were killed and 23 arrested in 24 hours during search and clearance operations by the Security Forces (SFs) in Swat and Malakand, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on July 29, Daily Times reported. The SFs killed four terrorists and arrested three suspects during search
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Four terrorists were killed and 23 arrested in 24 hours during search and clearance operations by the Security Forces (SFs) in Swat and Malakand, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on July 29, Daily Times reported. The SFs killed four terrorists and arrested three suspects during search operations at Amankot, Ahingro Derai, Minar Qambar and Landikas near Mingora. According to the ISPR, the SFs conducted search operations at Tal near Shah Dheri, resulting in the arrest of two terrorists and the demolition of 10 hideouts. Meanwhile, a local jirga (council of elders) handed over a suspected terrorist to the troops in Bahrain. In addition, an important terrorist commander, identified as Umar Said alias Zarqawi of Asi Kot Qandharo, surrendered to the authorities.
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July - 29 
On July 29, security agencies arrested three suspected terrorists and seized explosives and weapons on their information, according to Daily Times. A source said Police arrested Mirullah Jan, Ahsaanullah and Mir Badshah from a bus stand in Sherakot. On their information, the Police later raided a ho
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On July 29, security agencies arrested three suspected terrorists and seized explosives and weapons on their information, according to Daily Times. A source said Police arrested Mirullah Jan, Ahsaanullah and Mir Badshah from a bus stand in Sherakot. On their information, the Police later raided a house in Sherakot and seized a cache of weapons and explosives.
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July - 30 
Security Forces (SFs) conducted a search operation in Kuza Bandai and arrested 11 suspected terrorists, even as a Taliban commander, Bakht Jehan, surrendered to the forces at Chaharbagh. The SFs also launched search operations in Swat’s Qadar Kandao and Chate Kale areas and arrested four Taliban mil
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Security Forces (SFs) conducted a search operation in Kuza Bandai and arrested 11 suspected terrorists, even as a Taliban commander, Bakht Jehan, surrendered to the forces at Chaharbagh. The SFs also launched search operations in Swat’s Qadar Kandao and Chate Kale areas and arrested four Taliban militants and seized some communication equipment from their possession.
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July - 31 
Security Forces (SFs) killed six Taliban militants in the on-going military operation in Swat District on July 31, a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, Daily Times reported. "Security forces conducted a search operation in Charbagh and Allahabad and killed six terrorists a
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Security Forces (SFs) killed six Taliban militants in the on-going military operation in Swat District on July 31, a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, Daily Times reported. "Security forces conducted a search operation in Charbagh and Allahabad and killed six terrorists and also recovered a cache of arms and ammunition along with material for preparation of IEDs," it said. The SFs also conducted a search operation in Khog Bacha and arrested Ibn-e-Aqil, younger brother of Ibn-e-Amin, an important Taliban commander.
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August - 1 
The SFs blew up a madrassa (seminary) on the Begukhel Road in Machenkhel in the Lakki Marwat District on August 2, The News reported. Official sources said the SFs raided Siddiqia madrassa at 5:30 am and blew it up, destroying five rooms of the building. Head of the madrassa, Maulana Gul Muhammad, w
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The SFs blew up a madrassa (seminary) on the Begukhel Road in Machenkhel in the Lakki Marwat District on August 2, The News reported. Official sources said the SFs raided Siddiqia madrassa at 5:30 am and blew it up, destroying five rooms of the building. Head of the madrassa, Maulana Gul Muhammad, was not present at the time. There was no casualty as the seminary was empty. Official sources also said there were authentic reports that the seminary was being used as a shelter by the local and non-local militants. In addition, unidentified militants are reported to have fired at a police check-post near Shah Hassankhel village in the night of August 1.
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August - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) killed four Taliban militants and arrested 27 others from the Swat District on August 2, Daily Times reported. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), two militants were killed and seven others arrested during search-and-cordon operations in Derai and Danda. In
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Security Forces (SFs) killed four Taliban militants and arrested 27 others from the Swat District on August 2, Daily Times reported. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), two militants were killed and seven others arrested during search-and-cordon operations in Derai and Danda. In addition, two more militants were killed and two others arrested in Gorai, Kotlai and Daragai. The SFs also conducted search and clearance operations in Kamargai near Gulibagh area and apprehended a local Taliban ‘commander’ and nine suspects. They also carried out a search operation in Shah Dheri and arrested eight Taliban militants and seized four rifles and three pistols. A local Taliban leader, identified as Khairur Rehman, surrendered to the SFs in Shangla District. The troops also carried out a search operation in the Biha valley and discovered two tunnels and a training camp with bunkers and a generator.
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August - 3 
According to Dawn, jets shelled Taliban hideouts and killed at least five militants near Swat on August 3. The aircraft raided Dok Darra town after intelligence reports said that a large number of militants had gathered in the area, military spokesman Major Nasir Ali Khan said. “The bombing destroye
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According to Dawn, jets shelled Taliban hideouts and killed at least five militants near Swat on August 3. The aircraft raided Dok Darra town after intelligence reports said that a large number of militants had gathered in the area, military spokesman Major Nasir Ali Khan said. “The bombing destroyed three Taliban bases and killed five militants,” he said. Local administration chief Javed Marwat confirmed the air strikes and said at least five militants were killed, but warned that the number of casualties could rise.
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August - 3 
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), three terrorists surrendered to the Security Forces (SFs) in Shangla District and search and clearance operations are reportedly continuing in Swat and Malakand. Further, the SFs arrested nine terrorists in the Panrsat, Ashara, Shakardarra, Purona
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According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), three terrorists surrendered to the Security Forces (SFs) in Shangla District and search and clearance operations are reportedly continuing in Swat and Malakand. Further, the SFs arrested nine terrorists in the Panrsat, Ashara, Shakardarra, Puronai and Kukarai areas of Swat District, demolished three houses of militants and defused an explosive device. One SMG with three magazines, two pistols and one computer were seized in Gokdara area, near Mingora. Further, four terrorists were arrested and four rifles and 30 rounds recovered in Salampur area. One terrorist was reportedly apprehended from the Dargai Killay area of Malakand.
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August - 4 
An underground tunnel was destroyed by the SFs in search operations in the Bahadar Gaam area near Charbagh. Eight militants were also arrested during the operation.
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An underground tunnel was destroyed by the SFs in search operations in the Bahadar Gaam area near Charbagh. Eight militants were also arrested during the operation.
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August - 4 
SFs also carried out search operations in Dagai, Garoh and Kotali areas, arresting three terrorists and recovered five rifles, one pistol, one IED and a huge cache of ammunition. Two more suspects were arrested during a search and clearance operation in the Jambil near Saidu Sharif.
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SFs also carried out search operations in Dagai, Garoh and Kotali areas, arresting three terrorists and recovered five rifles, one pistol, one IED and a huge cache of ammunition. Two more suspects were arrested during a search and clearance operation in the Jambil near Saidu Sharif.
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August - 4 
SFs conducted search operations in the Dahrah and Nagwa areas and demolished three militant’s hideouts. They also recovered 10 rifles, four small machineguns, two pistols, two grenades and one mine detector from the hideouts. Similarly, the SFs discovered and destroyed two tunnels in the Rampatai ar
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SFs conducted search operations in the Dahrah and Nagwa areas and demolished three militant’s hideouts. They also recovered 10 rifles, four small machineguns, two pistols, two grenades and one mine detector from the hideouts. Similarly, the SFs discovered and destroyed two tunnels in the Rampatai area of Peochar.
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August - 4 
The SFs arrested 17 terrorists in the on-going search and clearance operations in different parts of Swat. "Security forces conducted search and clearance operation at Kalam and Bahrain and arrested four suspects," ISPR said.
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The SFs arrested 17 terrorists in the on-going search and clearance operations in different parts of Swat. "Security forces conducted search and clearance operation at Kalam and Bahrain and arrested four suspects," ISPR said.
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August - 5 
Dir District, SFs raided the house of a Taliban leader in Munz Banda, recovering 20 kilograms of explosives, detonators and other material required for the preparation of improvised explosive devices.
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Dir District, SFs raided the house of a Taliban leader in Munz Banda, recovering 20 kilograms of explosives, detonators and other material required for the preparation of improvised explosive devices.
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August - 5 
In the province, Hangu District Police on August 5 arrested 17 Taliban militants during a search operation in various parts of the District. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Farid Khan said Police had arrested 17 militants and seized a large cache of arms and ammunition from their possession. He
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In the province, Hangu District Police on August 5 arrested 17 Taliban militants during a search operation in various parts of the District. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Farid Khan said Police had arrested 17 militants and seized a large cache of arms and ammunition from their possession. He said the arrested men had been promoting the Taliban’s agenda in the District, adding they had been harassing people and staging bombings.
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August - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) said on August 5 that they, in collaboration with local militias, had killed eight militants during the ongoing military operation in Swat and Dir Districts, Daily Times reported. "The local Lashkar [militia], during a search operation backed by the Frontier Corps, killed four
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Security Forces (SFs) said on August 5 that they, in collaboration with local militias, had killed eight militants during the ongoing military operation in Swat and Dir Districts, Daily Times reported. "The local Lashkar [militia], during a search operation backed by the Frontier Corps, killed four terrorists at Dog Darra in Dir, including Taliban commander Shakoor," the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. The Lashkar also destroyed the houses of nine Taliban militants. According to the Online news agency, the militia killed five militants, adding that three of the deceased were Afghan nationals, while the remaining two were residents of Swat. The ISPR said four more Taliban militants had been killed in two different areas of Swat. It said the SFs, during a search operation at Goratai, had killed three extremists, including an explosives expert. In a separate incident, another member of the Taliban was killed in Kotah near Barikot and some arms and ammunition recovered.
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August - 5 
The SFs conducted a search operation at Kabalgram in the Shangla District and destroyed 10 Taliban hideouts. During a separate search operation at Kuz Shaur, near Chuprial, they arrested eight Taliban militants. Six more militants were arrested near Mingora, raising the total number of apprehended t
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The SFs conducted a search operation at Kabalgram in the Shangla District and destroyed 10 Taliban hideouts. During a separate search operation at Kuz Shaur, near Chuprial, they arrested eight Taliban militants. Six more militants were arrested near Mingora, raising the total number of apprehended to 14, while five Taliban hideouts were demolished near Charbagh. The SFs also conducted a search operation at Nigulai and Kuza Banda and confiscated three vehicles belonging to Taliban commander Khurshid.
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August - 6 
According to The News, nine militants were killed and two others sustained injuries during an operation by the Security Forces (SFs) in different areas of the Nawagai and Salarzai subdivisions in Bajaur Agency on August 6. Daily Times reported that the SFs targeted Taliban hideouts in the Chinar, Ko
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According to The News, nine militants were killed and two others sustained injuries during an operation by the Security Forces (SFs) in different areas of the Nawagai and Salarzai subdivisions in Bajaur Agency on August 6. Daily Times reported that the SFs targeted Taliban hideouts in the Chinar, Kohi, Manugai and Banda areas of Nawagai and Darra, Ghundi and Sur Dagai areas of Salarzai. The SFs also arrested three Taliban militants during a search operation in the Manugai area of Nawagai.
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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 
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 - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) on August 7 said they killed two Taliban militants and arrested five others in the ongoing operation in Swat District, Daily Times reported. “Security forces conducted a search operation at Maloch near Kabal and killed two terrorists and apprehended [a] few suspects,” the Inter
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Security Forces (SFs) on August 7 said they killed two Taliban militants and arrested five others in the ongoing operation in Swat District, Daily Times reported. “Security forces conducted a search operation at Maloch near Kabal and killed two terrorists and apprehended [a] few suspects,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. The SFs arrested two terrorists from the Nokhara and Kalakot villages near Fatehpur and two others during a search operation in Sanela near Aloch. The ISPR also said a terrorist surrendered at Mangar Kot near Charbagh. In addition, two soldiers were injured during a search operation at Maloch. Meanwhile, locals of Kotah village surrendered 89 rifles to the SFs.
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August - 7 
The Security Forces (SFs) killed two militants and destroyed six militant hideouts in a search operation in the Nawagai and Salarzai sub-divisions of Bajaur Agency on August 7, The News reported. Official sources said the SFs during the search operation in various areas of Charmang sub-division dest
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The Security Forces (SFs) killed two militants and destroyed six militant hideouts in a search operation in the Nawagai and Salarzai sub-divisions of Bajaur Agency on August 7, The News reported. Official sources said the SFs during the search operation in various areas of Charmang sub-division destroyed hideouts and underground bunkers and killed two militants. The troops also patrolled Bar Kamangara and Lar Kamangara areas and established check-posts in various areas and started a search operation. In the Chinar area of Salarzai sub-division, the SFs fired artillery shells at militant hideouts.
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August - 9 
The Police arrested two men during raids in the Totalai area of Buner District on August 9, claiming that they were important militant commanders, The News reported. Sources said a Police party raided the house of Mufti Asim in Bagh Khadokhel and arrested him. They also recovered a Kalashnikov rifle
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The Police arrested two men during raids in the Totalai area of Buner District on August 9, claiming that they were important militant commanders, The News reported. Sources said a Police party raided the house of Mufti Asim in Bagh Khadokhel and arrested him. They also recovered a Kalashnikov rifle, a pistol and ammunition. 36-year old Mufti Asim was wanted in connection with different cases. Another militant commander, identified as Ghazan, a resident of Zaga village, was arrested from Inayatabad in Totalai. District Police Officer Rashid Khan said Ghazan was wanted to the police in the murder of a Policeman on April 23, 2009 and snatching official weapons from the Chengalai Police besides torching a Police post on April 27, 2009. He added that a Kalashnikov rifle, three magazines and 60 rounds were recovered from Ghazan.
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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 - 10 
In the FATA, fierce fighting erupted between volunteers of a local militia and militants when the militants ambushed two vehicles of a peace committee in the evening of August 10 in Ghalanai, headquarters of the Mohmand Agency. Two vehicles carrying volunteers of the peace committee from Lakaro to K
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In the FATA, fierce fighting erupted between volunteers of a local militia and militants when the militants ambushed two vehicles of a peace committee in the evening of August 10 in Ghalanai, headquarters of the Mohmand Agency. Two vehicles carrying volunteers of the peace committee from Lakaro to Kareer for a search operation were attacked by militants when they reached the area. The armed volunteers retaliated and sources said reinforcements were sent to the area to support the militia, adding the militants had been surrounded by the Lashkar volunteers and fighting was going on. Earlier, the SFs had targeted militants’ hideouts in different areas of Safi and Pandyali sub-divisions of the Mohmand Agency.
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August - 10 
In the province, the Frontier Constabulary (FC) on August 10 foiled a terrorist plan to be carried out on Independence Day and arrested eight terrorists, seizing weapons from them, Daily Times reported. The FC troops, which had been deployed in provincial capital Quetta after a deteriorating law and
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In the province, the Frontier Constabulary (FC) on August 10 foiled a terrorist plan to be carried out on Independence Day and arrested eight terrorists, seizing weapons from them, Daily Times reported. The FC troops, which had been deployed in provincial capital Quetta after a deteriorating law and order situation, raided the New Sariyab area on a tip-off and arrested the eight terrorists. The troops also seized a hand grenade, some Kalashnikovs, explosives and pistols from their possession. According to sources, the terrorists said, during initial investigation, they had planned to launch attacks in the Mezan Chowk during the August 14 celebrations. The arrested persons were identified as Hidayatullah, Attaullah, Abdul Samad, Abdul Razzaq, Abid Ali, Abdul Rehman, Dadullah and Amanullah. Sources said all of them belonged to a banned organisation.
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August - 10 
Seven suspected terrorists were arrested from Bhakkar, Sargodha and Dera Ghazi Khan and two suicide jackets and explosives seized from their possession, according to Daily Times. Quoting sources in the security agencies, a private TV channel reported on August 10 that two suspected terrorists, ident
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Seven suspected terrorists were arrested from Bhakkar, Sargodha and Dera Ghazi Khan and two suicide jackets and explosives seized from their possession, according to Daily Times. Quoting sources in the security agencies, a private TV channel reported on August 10 that two suspected terrorists, identified as Muhammad Ayub and Qamar Abbas, were arrested from Bhakkar. Separately, two unidentified terrorists were arrested from Sargodha and two suicide jackets and explosives seized. In the third raid, two suspected terrorists from Dera Ghazi Khan and one from Multan were arrested. Sources said the arrested men had been shifted to Lahore for investigation. They said a crackdown was underway against banned outfits across the Punjab province following the Mian Channu bomb blast in July 2009 - in which seven people were killed – that was blamed on Master Riaz, an alleged operative of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan.
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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 - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) said on August 12 that they had arrested 46 suspected Taliban militants during the ongoing search and clearance operation in various parts of Swat District, Daily Times reported. “Security forces conducted search operations at Siakas, Chirhi Banda and Biha, and arrested 30 Tali
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Security Forces (SFs) said on August 12 that they had arrested 46 suspected Taliban militants during the ongoing search and clearance operation in various parts of Swat District, Daily Times reported. “Security forces conducted search operations at Siakas, Chirhi Banda and Biha, and arrested 30 Taliban, including Nisar alias Ghazi Baba. They also seized a large cache of arms and ammunition,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. The SFs, in addition, also conducted another search operation at Bar Shalpalam and Shangwatai near Matta sub-division, and arrested three Taliban militants, including the most wanted Muhammad Rahim. Further, a search operation at Chamtlai resulted in the troops defusing two improvised explosive devices, the ISPR added.
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August - 12 
SFs also conducted an operation at Waliabad and arrested one of Masood Azhar’s accomplices, while another five suspected militants were arrested during a search operation at Tal village. Separately, nearly 600 residents of Tutan Banda conducted a private search operation and apprehended six terroris
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SFs also conducted an operation at Waliabad and arrested one of Masood Azhar’s accomplices, while another five suspected militants were arrested during a search operation at Tal village. Separately, nearly 600 residents of Tutan Banda conducted a private search operation and apprehended six terrorists. The SFs also arrested one of Taliban commander Talemand’s associates from Najigram on a tip-off.
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August - 13 
According to Daily Times, Security Forces (SFs) killed one Taliban militant and arrested 14 others, including a ‘commander’, at Swat in NWFP. “Troops killed a Taliban, identified as Liaqat, in Liluani and arrested local Taliban commander Rahim Gul from Luluani village,” said the Inter Services Publi
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According to Daily Times, Security Forces (SFs) killed one Taliban militant and arrested 14 others, including a ‘commander’, at Swat in NWFP. “Troops killed a Taliban, identified as Liaqat, in Liluani and arrested local Taliban commander Rahim Gul from Luluani village,” said the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). SFs conducted a search operation in Ghuzano Sar near Peochar, and arrested two Taliban militants, while two others surrendered in Bagh Dheri and Shalpalam. Two Taliban militants were arrested from Shaggai. Another two were arrested from Tando Dag and Ahingro Dherai. The ISPR said the SFs arrested five Taliban militants from Tal.
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August - 14 
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of the Sindh Police arrested a militant affiliated with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and recovered a huge quantity of weapons including a suicide jacket from Machar Colony of Sohrab Goth area in Karachi in the night of August 14. Deputy Inspector Gene
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The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of the Sindh Police arrested a militant affiliated with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and recovered a huge quantity of weapons including a suicide jacket from Machar Colony of Sohrab Goth area in Karachi in the night of August 14. Deputy Inspector General Saud Mirza while speaking at a press conference held at Central Police Office on August 15, disclosed that Rozuddin alias Toor, son of Sawab Khan, hails from Tank in Waziristan and was dispatched to Karachi by the TTP commander Qari Hussain Mehsud, who is an expert of making suicidal jackets, with a huge cache of explosives and ammunitions for carrying out terrorist activities, including suicide bombings on sensitive installations, especially on CID officials. Superintendent of Police (SP) CID, Mazhar Mashwani headed the team, which carried out the raid on the militants' hideout told Daily Times that four other militants managed to escape when the Police party reached the spot while police arrested Rozuddin and recovered a jacket carrying 16 kilogrammes of explosive, 10 anti-tank shells, one launcher with four RPG-7 rockets, 10 hand grenades and five TT pistols. SP Mashwani further said that the militants reached Karachi four days ago from Waziristan and dumped the weapons in the house where the Police conducted the raid.
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August - 16 
18 bodies of suspected militants were found dumped in various parts of the Swat District while Security Forces (SFs) killed six militants and arrested 12 others elsewhere in the valley during a search operation on August 16, The News reported. Official sources said 11 bodies were found dumped on the
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18 bodies of suspected militants were found dumped in various parts of the Swat District while Security Forces (SFs) killed six militants and arrested 12 others elsewhere in the valley during a search operation on August 16, The News reported. Official sources said 11 bodies were found dumped on the roadside in Kanju Dheri and Dewlai areas in Kabal sub-division. Eight of the bodies were recovered from the Kanju area. Three bodies were recovered from Islampur, one in Kota Aboha, another from Gumband Mera and two more were found in Gorai area. Another unconfirmed report said three more bodies were found in the valley, raising the total to 21. In an interview with the BBC Urdu service, military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas said the slain men weren’t in the custody of the SFs and the military had no hand in the killings. He also said people who had suffered at the hands of the militants might have killed them to take revenge. Since July 13 when the displaced people started returning to Swat, a total of 102 bodies have been found dumped on roadsides and on the banks of Swat River. Almost all of them were reportedly stated to be of the militants.
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August - 16 
Two militants were killed and four others injured during a clash with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Charmang valley of Bajaur Agency on August 16, Dawn reported. Sources said that a group of militants attacked a check-post and the SFs retaliated and exchanged heavy gunfire with them. Two militant
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Two militants were killed and four others injured during a clash with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Charmang valley of Bajaur Agency on August 16, Dawn reported. Sources said that a group of militants attacked a check-post and the SFs retaliated and exchanged heavy gunfire with them. Two militants were subsequently killed and four sustained injuries during the exchange of fire, they added. Three hideouts of militants were also destroyed in the search operation in the area.
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August - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) said on August 17 that they had killed 13 Taliban militants in Swat District and arrested 28 militants, including 20 who surrendered in Dir District, Daily Times reported. “Troops conducted a search operation in Shaheed Sar near Sar Qala, and destroyed the Taliban headquarters
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Security Forces (SFs) said on August 17 that they had killed 13 Taliban militants in Swat District and arrested 28 militants, including 20 who surrendered in Dir District, Daily Times reported. “Troops conducted a search operation in Shaheed Sar near Sar Qala, and destroyed the Taliban headquarters there... 7 Taliban were also killed,” said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), adding that six more militants were killed in a search operation at Derai. Separately, 20 Taliban militants surrendered to the SFs in Dir.
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