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Swat (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa): Timeline (Terrorist Activities) -2008
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August - 1 
According to Daily Times, an unnamed security official told AFP that troops continued to target suspected militant positions in the Swat valley of the NWFP. According to Geo News, approximately 103 people, including 58 Taliban militants, 30 civilians and more than 12 security force (SF) personnel, h
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According to Daily Times, an unnamed security official told AFP that troops continued to target suspected militant positions in the Swat valley of the NWFP. According to Geo News, approximately 103 people, including 58 Taliban militants, 30 civilians and more than 12 security force (SF) personnel, have been killed in the ongoing operation thus far. Army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas told PTV that the repeated peace pact violations had forced them to take action.
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August - 1 
Taliban will award PKR 10 million to anyone who kills NWFP Assembly members from Swat, Taliban leader Ali Bakhat Khan told reporters on August 1. He said this in response to the Awami National Party-led Government’s offers of PKR 5 million and PKR 4 million for the capture of Maulana Fazlullah and M
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Taliban will award PKR 10 million to anyone who kills NWFP Assembly members from Swat, Taliban leader Ali Bakhat Khan told reporters on August 1. He said this in response to the Awami National Party-led Government’s offers of PKR 5 million and PKR 4 million for the capture of Maulana Fazlullah and Muslim Khan, respectively.
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August - 2 
At least eight police personnel were killed and five others wounded on August 2 when a remote-controlled bomb exploded near their vehicle in the Kabal town of Swat district in the NWFP, Daily Times reported. Officials said the police party was returning to base after a search operation in Kabal when
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At least eight police personnel were killed and five others wounded on August 2 when a remote-controlled bomb exploded near their vehicle in the Kabal town of Swat district in the NWFP, Daily Times reported. Officials said the police party was returning to base after a search operation in Kabal when the bomb planted by militants exploded. Following the attack, security forces reportedly surrounded the Hazara village and arrested six suspects.
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August - 2 
In the Matta sub-division of Swat, a woman was killed and four children injured when a mortar shell hit a house in the Sen Pura area.
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In the Matta sub-division of Swat, a woman was killed and four children injured when a mortar shell hit a house in the Sen Pura area.
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August - 2 
Near Mingora, a group of armed militants set ablaze three girls’ schools and also blew up a bridge. Local Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan claimed responsibility for the attacks on the girls’ schools and the police van. He told Daily Times that the Taliban would continue attacks until the operation
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Near Mingora, a group of armed militants set ablaze three girls’ schools and also blew up a bridge. Local Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan claimed responsibility for the attacks on the girls’ schools and the police van. He told Daily Times that the Taliban would continue attacks until the operation had been stopped.
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August - 3 
At least 30 militants and a security official were killed on the fifth day of the ongoing military operations in the Swat district of the NWFP on August 3, sources told Daily Times. An ISPR statement said however that a trooper and 15 militants were killed. Officials said the militants were killed i
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At least 30 militants and a security official were killed on the fifth day of the ongoing military operations in the Swat district of the NWFP on August 3, sources told Daily Times. An ISPR statement said however that a trooper and 15 militants were killed. Officials said the militants were killed in the Sech Banr area of the Matta sub-division. Locals said that four security force (SF) personnel were killed in a rocket attack on a security post in Matta’s Kala Kot area.
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August - 3 
Separately, militants set ablaze six girls’ schools and an agriculture research centre in the Swat valley. Three schools were torched in Teligram and one each in Guli Bagh, Dar Mai and Malam Jabba. The research centre was located in Malam Jabba.
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Separately, militants set ablaze six girls’ schools and an agriculture research centre in the Swat valley. Three schools were torched in Teligram and one each in Guli Bagh, Dar Mai and Malam Jabba. The research centre was located in Malam Jabba.
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August - 4 
Militants set ablaze four more girls’ schools and blew up a basic health unit and an office of the forestry department in the Swat district of the NWFP on August 4, the sixth day of a military operation in the valley, Dawn reported.
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Militants set ablaze four more girls’ schools and blew up a basic health unit and an office of the forestry department in the Swat district of the NWFP on August 4, the sixth day of a military operation in the valley, Dawn reported.
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August - 4 
Security forces (SFs) targeted suspected militants’ positions in the Matta and Kabal areas in the second phase of ‘Operation Rah-i-Haq’. There were, however, no immediate reports of casualties. A curfew in force in the area was relaxed from 7am to 7pm, with people facing a severe shortage of food it
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Security forces (SFs) targeted suspected militants’ positions in the Matta and Kabal areas in the second phase of ‘Operation Rah-i-Haq’. There were, however, no immediate reports of casualties. A curfew in force in the area was relaxed from 7am to 7pm, with people facing a severe shortage of food items. Military authorities said the operation would continue till the areas were cleared of militants. "This operation is going to be decisive," Brigadier Zia Anjum Bodla, Army’s Divisional Commander, told journalists at the Circuit House in Gul Kadda. He said the SFs would clean up the militant-infested Peochar and other areas and restore peace and rule of law. He stated that 94 militants, 14 SF personnel and 28 civilians had been killed over the past six days. Among the SF personnel killed were three intelligence officials, one army major and a captain. He added that troops were pressed into action after the militants violated the peace agreement by burning down schools and killing and abducting SF personnel.
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August - 5 
Further, the militants destroyed two military vehicles in Sijbanr and threatened to attack the Ghaligay police station.
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Further, the militants destroyed two military vehicles in Sijbanr and threatened to attack the Ghaligay police station.
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August - 5 
In a separate incident, a civilian, Sher Afzal Khan, was killed and three members of his family sustained injuries when a mortar shell hit his house in Dhando.
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In a separate incident, a civilian, Sher Afzal Khan, was killed and three members of his family sustained injuries when a mortar shell hit his house in Dhando.
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August - 5 
Militants attacked a police van at Jokhel Square in Pir Baba killing an Assistant Sub-Inspector, Said Muhammad Khan, and injuring four others.
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Militants attacked a police van at Jokhel Square in Pir Baba killing an Assistant Sub-Inspector, Said Muhammad Khan, and injuring four others.
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August - 5 
The militants set ablaze five more schools in different areas of the Swat district. The government girls' high school Tahirabad, Mingora, primary school Kanju Dheri, middle school in Mangwalta, Khwazakhela, middle school Shakardara and another school in Kabal were among those properties destroyed.
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The militants set ablaze five more schools in different areas of the Swat district. The government girls' high school Tahirabad, Mingora, primary school Kanju Dheri, middle school in Mangwalta, Khwazakhela, middle school Shakardara and another school in Kabal were among those properties destroyed.
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August - 5 
The security forces (SFs) continued targeting the mountainous positions of the Taliban in the Peuchar, Namal, Sijbanr, Gat Shawar, Wenai areas of Matta sub-division and Totano Banda and Deolai of the Kabal sub-division on the seventh day of the operation. In the overnight shelling in Deolai, eight p
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The security forces (SFs) continued targeting the mountainous positions of the Taliban in the Peuchar, Namal, Sijbanr, Gat Shawar, Wenai areas of Matta sub-division and Totano Banda and Deolai of the Kabal sub-division on the seventh day of the operation. In the overnight shelling in Deolai, eight persons were injured.
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August - 5 
Two persons were killed and 15 others injured and militants torched five more girls' schools as violence continued in the Swat valley of the NWFP on August 5, The News reported.
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Two persons were killed and 15 others injured and militants torched five more girls' schools as violence continued in the Swat valley of the NWFP on August 5, The News reported.
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August - 6 
Another militant was killed in a crossfire which followed an attack on the Shahdara police station near Mingora.
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Another militant was killed in a crossfire which followed an attack on the Shahdara police station near Mingora.
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August - 6 
Commander Ali Bakht, a close aide of Maulana Fazlullah, and 13 other militants were killed in the Swat district of the NWFP on August 6. Major Farooq of the Army Media Centre in Swat informed Dawn that nine top militants, including Ali Bakht and Fazal Wadood, had been killed during an operation in t
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Commander Ali Bakht, a close aide of Maulana Fazlullah, and 13 other militants were killed in the Swat district of the NWFP on August 6. Major Farooq of the Army Media Centre in Swat informed Dawn that nine top militants, including Ali Bakht and Fazal Wadood, had been killed during an operation in the Deolai area of Kabal sub-division early in the morning. Two security force (SF) personnel and an unspecified number of militants were injured in an exchange of fire. A militant, identified as Fazal Rahim, was arrested. The SFs also blew up the houses of Ali Bakht and local commander Fazalur Rehman during the operation. According to local people, both the commanders were in the houses during the attack. Ali Bakht was among the top 25 commanders of the Tehrik-i-Taliban (Swat chapter) who had negotiated the May 21 peace agreement with the Awami National Party (ANP)-led provincial Government. He also liaised between the Swat district administration and the Taliban. He was earlier in the ANP but quit and joined the Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM). He later joined the ranks of Fazlullah. He was reportedly the fourth Taliban commander killed in the current military operation in Swat. Earlier, key commander Hussain Ali alias Toor Mullah was killed in Peuchar, Khan Khetab was killed in Shakardar and Khan Agha in Sambat.
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August - 6 
Further, reports indicated that helicopter gun-ships targeted militants’ hideouts in Gut, Peuchar, Namal, Charbagh, Malam Jabba, Deolai, Mancha, Shah Dheri and Shamozai.
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Further, reports indicated that helicopter gun-ships targeted militants’ hideouts in Gut, Peuchar, Namal, Charbagh, Malam Jabba, Deolai, Mancha, Shah Dheri and Shamozai.
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August - 6 
In another incident, three militants were killed when an explosive device they were planting in a Government school in Aligrama exploded.
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In another incident, three militants were killed when an explosive device they were planting in a Government school in Aligrama exploded.
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August - 6 
Militants blew up a soap factory in Rahimabad on August 6-morning. However, there was no casualty.
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Militants blew up a soap factory in Rahimabad on August 6-morning. However, there was no casualty.
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August - 6 
Taliban militants beheaded a young man allegedly for "spying" and shot dead three others as security forces (SFs) arrested five suspected militants in the Swat district of the NWFP during an operation, Daily Times reported.
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Taliban militants beheaded a young man allegedly for "spying" and shot dead three others as security forces (SFs) arrested five suspected militants in the Swat district of the NWFP during an operation, Daily Times reported.
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August - 6 
Taliban militants set a girls’ college in Matta and two schools in Qandil on fire taking the number of destroyed schools in the region to over 100.
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Taliban militants set a girls’ college in Matta and two schools in Qandil on fire taking the number of destroyed schools in the region to over 100.
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August - 7 
Taliban on August 7 announced war on the SFs and said negotiations with the NWFP Government were possible only after the troops left the Swat valley, Daily Times reported. Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan told reporters that they would launch an offensive against the SFs.
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Taliban on August 7 announced war on the SFs and said negotiations with the NWFP Government were possible only after the troops left the Swat valley, Daily Times reported. Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan told reporters that they would launch an offensive against the SFs.
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August - 8 
Elsewhere in the province, militants blew up three video shops in the Chatto Chowk area of Miingora city on August 8.
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Elsewhere in the province, militants blew up three video shops in the Chatto Chowk area of Miingora city on August 8.
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August - 8 
Fresh troops of the Pakistan Army have reportedly reached Swat and started preparations for a major operation, while security forces arrested a man and his son during a raid in the Malakand Agency.
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Fresh troops of the Pakistan Army have reportedly reached Swat and started preparations for a major operation, while security forces arrested a man and his son during a raid in the Malakand Agency.
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August - 8 
In another incident, the building of a basic health unit was blown up in the Charbagh area.
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In another incident, the building of a basic health unit was blown up in the Charbagh area.
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August - 8 
Unidentified militants also blew up a bridge in Sinpora in the Matta sub-division, disconnecting the road network between Matta and Chitral, and a bomb disposal squad defused two bombs that were planted on the Khwaz Khela Bridge.
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Unidentified militants also blew up a bridge in Sinpora in the Matta sub-division, disconnecting the road network between Matta and Chitral, and a bomb disposal squad defused two bombs that were planted on the Khwaz Khela Bridge.
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August - 9 
Anyone voting for President Pervez Musharraf in the forthcoming impeachment motion would be the next target for the Swat-based Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Daily Times reported. TTP spokesman Muslim Khan said on August 9 that Musharraf was responsible for the present spate of violence in the FAT
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Anyone voting for President Pervez Musharraf in the forthcoming impeachment motion would be the next target for the Swat-based Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Daily Times reported. TTP spokesman Muslim Khan said on August 9 that Musharraf was responsible for the present spate of violence in the FATA and NWFP. Khan alleged that the president was intent upon "destroying Islam and Pashtuns at the behest of his American masters".
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August - 10 
In another incident, a man and his daughter were injured in an attack on militant positions by army gunship helicopters in the Kabal sub-division. Sources said security forces had also targeted Taliban positions in Matta and Kabal.
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In another incident, a man and his daughter were injured in an attack on militant positions by army gunship helicopters in the Kabal sub-division. Sources said security forces had also targeted Taliban positions in Matta and Kabal.
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August - 10 
Taliban militants blew up three bridges in the Sech Ban, Nazarabad and Khwazakhela Bandai areas of Swat in the NWFP on August 10, Daily Times reported. Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan said they were targeting official buildings and schools in retaliation for the destruction of Taliban houses by the se
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Taliban militants blew up three bridges in the Sech Ban, Nazarabad and Khwazakhela Bandai areas of Swat in the NWFP on August 10, Daily Times reported. Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan said they were targeting official buildings and schools in retaliation for the destruction of Taliban houses by the security forces.
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August - 11 
Taliban besieged a village in the Kishora area of Swat’s Charbagh sub-division on August 11 and held 23 villagers hostage, Dawn reported. Taliban’s spokesman Muslim Khan denied the report about the siege and said that a local jirga handed over six villagers who had allegedly fired on Taliban fighter
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Taliban besieged a village in the Kishora area of Swat’s Charbagh sub-division on August 11 and held 23 villagers hostage, Dawn reported. Taliban’s spokesman Muslim Khan denied the report about the siege and said that a local jirga handed over six villagers who had allegedly fired on Taliban fighters during an incident on August 10-night.
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August - 12 
Security forces are reportedly continuing their operations against suspected militants in the Swat district of the NWFP, according to Daily Times. Four persons, including three civilians, were killed while 17 others were injured in various incidents during the operation.
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Security forces are reportedly continuing their operations against suspected militants in the Swat district of the NWFP, according to Daily Times. Four persons, including three civilians, were killed while 17 others were injured in various incidents during the operation.
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August - 12 
Security forces arrested Yaqoob Shah, a key commander of the Taliban militants, in the Swat district on August 12. They also bombed the houses of two militant commanders, Mufti Shah Hussain and Sheshah. A large number of weapons were reportedly recovered from Sheshah’s house.
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Security forces arrested Yaqoob Shah, a key commander of the Taliban militants, in the Swat district on August 12. They also bombed the houses of two militant commanders, Mufti Shah Hussain and Sheshah. A large number of weapons were reportedly recovered from Sheshah’s house.
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August - 12 
The Jaish-e-Islami on August 12 threatened to carry out bombings across Pakistan if the Government did not stop operations in Swat and the Tribal Areas, Daily Times reported. According to Geo News, Jaish chief Waliur Rehman, however, did not claim responsibility for the Kohat blast but said it could
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The Jaish-e-Islami on August 12 threatened to carry out bombings across Pakistan if the Government did not stop operations in Swat and the Tribal Areas, Daily Times reported. According to Geo News, Jaish chief Waliur Rehman, however, did not claim responsibility for the Kohat blast but said it could be reaction to operations against the Taliban. According to the channel, he said more such attacks would be carried out in other parts of the country but Multan would be their "favourite" target.
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August - 12 
The militants bombed a primary girls’ school in Besh Banr and destroyed one bridge in Irkot and another in the Gulibagh area of Swat on August 12-night.
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The militants bombed a primary girls’ school in Besh Banr and destroyed one bridge in Irkot and another in the Gulibagh area of Swat on August 12-night.
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August - 13 
Taliban in Swat district have warned people to stay away from the Independence Day celebrations on August 14 (today), Daily Times reported. According to Samma TV, Taliban spokesman Haji Muslim Khan said those who had destroyed Taliban’s houses would see their own houses destroyed. He said people sho
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Taliban in Swat district have warned people to stay away from the Independence Day celebrations on August 14 (today), Daily Times reported. According to Samma TV, Taliban spokesman Haji Muslim Khan said those who had destroyed Taliban’s houses would see their own houses destroyed. He said people should stay away from the celebrations as the Taliban might target such gatherings, the channel reported.
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August - 14 
Security forces targeted militants’ hideouts in the Minglor, Seetilegram, Bashbanr and Taghwan areas but no causalities were reported.
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Security forces targeted militants’ hideouts in the Minglor, Seetilegram, Bashbanr and Taghwan areas but no causalities were reported.
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August - 14 
Sources said that Taliban militants also killed a man, Umer Ali, on the charge of spreading propaganda against the Taliban in the Kabal Bazaar.
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Sources said that Taliban militants also killed a man, Umer Ali, on the charge of spreading propaganda against the Taliban in the Kabal Bazaar.
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August - 14 
Three persons, including a woman and her nephew, were killed in crossfire between the security forces and militants in the Kabal sub-division of Swat district in the NWFP, Daily Times reported.
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Three persons, including a woman and her nephew, were killed in crossfire between the security forces and militants in the Kabal sub-division of Swat district in the NWFP, Daily Times reported.
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August - 15 
A woman was killed and her house was damaged in the Hazara area of Kabal sub-division in the Swat district when a mortar shell hit it on August 15, The News reported.
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A woman was killed and her house was damaged in the Hazara area of Kabal sub-division in the Swat district when a mortar shell hit it on August 15, The News reported.
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August - 15 
Further, about nine masked militants planted two powerful bombs in the Ikram and Qalandar markets in Mingora town. Around 20 CD shops were completely destroyed and 22 others, not related to the CD business, were partially damaged in the explosions.
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Further, about nine masked militants planted two powerful bombs in the Ikram and Qalandar markets in Mingora town. Around 20 CD shops were completely destroyed and 22 others, not related to the CD business, were partially damaged in the explosions.
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August - 15 
In addition, the government girls primary school in Charbagh was destroyed with three powerful blasts, police said, adding that the nearby basic health unit and local administration offices were partially damaged. The blasts also broke windowpanes of several nearby houses.
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In addition, the government girls primary school in Charbagh was destroyed with three powerful blasts, police said, adding that the nearby basic health unit and local administration offices were partially damaged. The blasts also broke windowpanes of several nearby houses.
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August - 15 
In the Bandai area of Kabal, a trucker, Tota, died when a security forces (SFs) convoy heading for Matta allegedly opened fire at him.
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In the Bandai area of Kabal, a trucker, Tota, died when a security forces (SFs) convoy heading for Matta allegedly opened fire at him.
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August - 15 
The security forces also arrested five persons, including the brother of Ali Bakth, a militant commander killed recently, at Kanju Ayub Bridge check post.
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The security forces also arrested five persons, including the brother of Ali Bakth, a militant commander killed recently, at Kanju Ayub Bridge check post.
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August - 15 
The security forces continued shelling suspected militant hideouts in Peochar, Namal, Sarbanda and Kabal from the Frontier Corps camp and Kabal Frontier House.
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The security forces continued shelling suspected militant hideouts in Peochar, Namal, Sarbanda and Kabal from the Frontier Corps camp and Kabal Frontier House.
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August - 15 
Unidentified militants set ablaze four girls’ schools in the Matta sub-division. Sources said militants burnt two schools in Lalko, another in Garhai and one in Charai, destroying all the furniture and record of the schools.
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Unidentified militants set ablaze four girls’ schools in the Matta sub-division. Sources said militants burnt two schools in Lalko, another in Garhai and one in Charai, destroying all the furniture and record of the schools.
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August - 16 
Militants blew up a TV boaster in the Guli Bagh area of Charbagh and a bridge in Ashari area of Matta and set ablaze a grocery shop in the Dkorak area.
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Militants blew up a TV boaster in the Guli Bagh area of Charbagh and a bridge in Ashari area of Matta and set ablaze a grocery shop in the Dkorak area.
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August - 16 
Nine militants and a civilian were killed and several other people injured when security forces (SFs), backed by artillery and helicopter gun-ships, attacked Taliban’s positions in the Koza Bandai, Damghar and Dheri areas of Swat district in the NWFP on August 16, Dawn reported. The SFs also targete
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Nine militants and a civilian were killed and several other people injured when security forces (SFs), backed by artillery and helicopter gun-ships, attacked Taliban’s positions in the Koza Bandai, Damghar and Dheri areas of Swat district in the NWFP on August 16, Dawn reported. The SFs also targeted militants in Deolai, Kabal Khas, Kala Kalley and other areas of the Kabal sub-division. The troops are also reported to have seized a large quantity of arms and ammunition and explosive material from the dismantled sites. Military sources said that nine militants were killed while three SF personnel sustained injuries. Eight supporters of cleric Maulana Fazlullah were detained in Kabal. Local people complained that residential areas also came under attack and a number of houses were destroyed. A civilian, identified as Mohammad Hilal Jan, was killed and his mother, bother and two children were injured when a mortar hit their house in Kala Kalley. At least 16 civilians were injured in the shelling in Koza Bandai.
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August - 17 
A police constable, Fazal Murad Khan, was killed when armed men attacked the Wenai check-post in the Matta sub-division. Immediately after the incident, gunship helicopters bombed militants’ hideouts in the Kabal and Matta areas.
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A police constable, Fazal Murad Khan, was killed when armed men attacked the Wenai check-post in the Matta sub-division. Immediately after the incident, gunship helicopters bombed militants’ hideouts in the Kabal and Matta areas.
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August - 17 
Five persons, including a woman and a police constable, were killed and 20 others injured as violence continued in parts of the Swat district of the NWFP on August 17, The News reported. Sources said six cattle heads also perished and a number of houses were destroyed in artillery shelling and firin
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Five persons, including a woman and a police constable, were killed and 20 others injured as violence continued in parts of the Swat district of the NWFP on August 17, The News reported. Sources said six cattle heads also perished and a number of houses were destroyed in artillery shelling and firing while militants set ablaze a girls’ middle school, a boys’ primary school, a health centre and a barber shop in different localities of the valley. The security forces (SFs) continued shelling suspected militants’ locations in different areas. A woman was killed and five other members of a family sustained injuries when a shell hit the house of Wazirzada in the Dagai area of Kabal sub-division. Another shell landed on the house of one Mian Gul, killing a 15-year-old youth and injuring four others in the Hazara area of Kabal. In another incident, two persons were killed and five others wounded when the SFs shelled the area after unknown armed men opened fire on them at Manglawar.
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August - 17 
Further, a bomb planted by suspected militants at a police post building in Dew near Landaki, exploded, damaging it completely. However, no casualty was reported.
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Further, a bomb planted by suspected militants at a police post building in Dew near Landaki, exploded, damaging it completely. However, no casualty was reported.
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August - 17 
Militants set ablaze a health centre in the Gulibagh area of Charbagh sub-division. They also burnt a barber shop run by Usman Ali in the same area. Similarly, a girls’ middle school in the Sambat area of Matta and a boys’ primary school in Qambar near Mingora city were set ablaze by the militants.
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Militants set ablaze a health centre in the Gulibagh area of Charbagh sub-division. They also burnt a barber shop run by Usman Ali in the same area. Similarly, a girls’ middle school in the Sambat area of Matta and a boys’ primary school in Qambar near Mingora city were set ablaze by the militants. All the furniture and record of both the schools were destroyed.
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A man was killed and 10 others were wounded during an operation against militants as shells, reportedly fired by the security forces, hit civilian population in the Swat valley on August 19, Dawn reported. According to locals, Mainush Khan was killed and a child was injured when a shell fell on his
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A man was killed and 10 others were wounded during an operation against militants as shells, reportedly fired by the security forces, hit civilian population in the Swat valley on August 19, Dawn reported. According to locals, Mainush Khan was killed and a child was injured when a shell fell on his house in Kharari Cham in the Matta sub-division. Nine people were injured when a stray shell hit their houses in Dit Pani and surrounding areas. Several cattle heads were also killed in shelling and firing. Helicopter gunship targeted suspected hideouts of the militants in the Matta and Kabal sub-divisions late on August 18-night and early on August 19. Several houses were destroyed but no casualty was reported during the strikes.
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August - 18 
According to Daily Times, unidentified militants shot dead a man, Alam Khan, at Imam Dheri Road in the Kabal sub-division of Swat district in the NWFP on August 18.
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According to Daily Times, unidentified militants shot dead a man, Alam Khan, at Imam Dheri Road in the Kabal sub-division of Swat district in the NWFP on August 18.
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August - 18 
Security forces targeted Taliban positions in the Kabal and Matta sub-divisions on August 18. According to sources, troops targeted hideouts at Peochar, Namal and Gutshore. However, no casualties were reported.
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Security forces targeted Taliban positions in the Kabal and Matta sub-divisions on August 18. According to sources, troops targeted hideouts at Peochar, Namal and Gutshore. However, no casualties were reported.
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August - 20 
The militants set ablaze two more girls' high schools in the Durushkhela and Bedara villages of Matta.
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The militants set ablaze two more girls' high schools in the Durushkhela and Bedara villages of Matta.
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August - 20 
Three persons, including a security force personnel, were killed and several others injured in the Swat valley of the NWFP on August 20, The News reported. Sources said the militants also set on fire two more girls' schools in the valley. Gunship helicopters and artillery continued to target susp
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Three persons, including a security force personnel, were killed and several others injured in the Swat valley of the NWFP on August 20, The News reported. Sources said the militants also set on fire two more girls' schools in the valley. Gunship helicopters and artillery continued to target suspected positions of Taliban militants on the 22nd day of the operation in Chuprial, Balasur and Barthana areas. The sources said a mortar shell hit a house, killing two children. Sources said one security official, Munir, was killed in the Baghdheri area of Matta sub-division in a blast, targeting a bridge. However, Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan claimed that three security force personnel were killed in the incident.
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August - 21 
Five persons, including a former union council official, were killed in continuing violence in the Swat district of the NWFP on August 21, The News reported. The sources said an influential person of Ningwalai, Musa Khan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants as soon as he stepped out of the mosq
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Five persons, including a former union council official, were killed in continuing violence in the Swat district of the NWFP on August 21, The News reported. The sources said an influential person of Ningwalai, Musa Khan, was shot dead by unidentified assailants as soon as he stepped out of the mosque after prayers. A passerby, Islam Gul, also sustained injuries in the incident. Unidentified gunmen also opened fire on former union council official, Muhammad Amin, and his three friends when they were on their way back home after shifting the body of Musa Khan to the Saidu Sharif Hospital. "All of them died on the spot," the sources said. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the killing of Musa Khan but did not claim the attack on Muhammad Amin.
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August - 22 
Further, the militants set ablaze a girls’ middle school in Qambar, on the outskirts of Mingora.
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Further, the militants set ablaze a girls’ middle school in Qambar, on the outskirts of Mingora.
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August - 22 
In a separate incident in Swat, a policeman was injured by militants during an attack on a check-post in the Kabal area of Swat district while another policeman was abducted from Ningwalai.
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In a separate incident in Swat, a policeman was injured by militants during an attack on a check-post in the Kabal area of Swat district while another policeman was abducted from Ningwalai.
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August - 22 
The security forces on August 22 continued action against the militants and used gunship helicopters and artillery to target their positions while a three-year-old girl was killed and four people were injured in the Swat Valley, The News reported. A shell fire by the security forces hit the house o
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The security forces on August 22 continued action against the militants and used gunship helicopters and artillery to target their positions while a three-year-old girl was killed and four people were injured in the Swat Valley, The News reported. A shell fire by the security forces hit the house of Fazl Manan in Totano Banda, killing a three-year-old girl and injuring four women. There were also reports of damages to more houses in upper area of the village.
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August - 23 
A girl was killed and five others sustained injuries when a shell hit their house in Kabal. Another shell hit a house in Akhund Kalley, killing a man and injuring four others.
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A girl was killed and five others sustained injuries when a shell hit their house in Kabal. Another shell hit a house in Akhund Kalley, killing a man and injuring four others.
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August - 23 
An elderly man and a child were killed and four students injured when a bomb planted by militants exploded in an abandoned police post in Aboha, a town near Bari Kot. A number of nearby homes and shops were damaged. Another vacant post was reportedly blown up in Deolai, near Kabal. The militants als
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An elderly man and a child were killed and four students injured when a bomb planted by militants exploded in an abandoned police post in Aboha, a town near Bari Kot. A number of nearby homes and shops were damaged. Another vacant post was reportedly blown up in Deolai, near Kabal. The militants also blew up four bridges - two in Deolai and one each in Totano Banda and Dandary.
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August - 23 
Officials said the SFs had destroyed a militant headquarter in Kabal. It was being used to prepare suicide jackets and explosive material and train bombers. SF personnel blew up an FM radio station being run by the Taliban.
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Officials said the SFs had destroyed a militant headquarter in Kabal. It was being used to prepare suicide jackets and explosive material and train bombers. SF personnel blew up an FM radio station being run by the Taliban.
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August - 23 
Ten army soldiers, seven policemen, 50 militants and a number of civilians were killed in a suicide attack on a police station and the subsequent military operation in Swat on August 23, Dawn reported. A suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden jeep into the Charbagh police station at 7.45am (PS
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Ten army soldiers, seven policemen, 50 militants and a number of civilians were killed in a suicide attack on a police station and the subsequent military operation in Swat on August 23, Dawn reported. A suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden jeep into the Charbagh police station at 7.45am (PST), killing four policemen and three civilians. 20 others were wounded. About 100kg of explosives were reportedly used in the attack. Military spokesman in Swat, Major Nasir Ali, told Dawn that soon after the suicide attack, security forces (SFs), backed by helicopter gunships, targeted militants’ hideouts in the valley, killing 50 Taliban militants, including their top commanders and foreigners. Ten army soldiers were killed and seven others injured in the fighting and three army vehicles were damaged. Several militant hideouts, including their command and control centre in Kabal, were destroyed. Major Nasir said the operation would continue till all objectives were achieved and the government’s writ was restored. However, the Taliban dismissed the military version, claiming in turn that they had killed 33 SF personnel. Spokesman Muslim Khan said that the Taliban had carried out the suicide attack in reaction to the killing of 14 militants in Doaba in the Hangu district on August 22. He said, “It is only a beginning and more attacks will come if the operation is not stopped in Swat.”
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August - 23 
Three policemen were killed when militants attacked their van near Manglawar.
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Three policemen were killed when militants attacked their van near Manglawar.
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August - 24 
13 more persons were killed in continuing violence in the Swat district of the NWFP on August 24 while two more bodies were retrieved from the rubble of the Charbagh police post, blown up in a suicide attack on August 23, The News reported. Tension prevailed in the Kabal sub-division where the se
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13 more persons were killed in continuing violence in the Swat district of the NWFP on August 24 while two more bodies were retrieved from the rubble of the Charbagh police post, blown up in a suicide attack on August 23, The News reported. Tension prevailed in the Kabal sub-division where the security forces (SFs), backed by gunship helicopters and artillery, carried out a daylong operation against militants. The military said that it had destroyed the centre, which served as one of the militants’ main command and control, logistic-cum-training and launching pads for terrorist activities and killed about 10-15 foreign militants, including Chechens, Uzbeks and Tajiks. According to the military, the slain foreigners belonged to Tahir Yuldeshev’s Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU). "We have credible information about the killing of 10-15 foreign militants out of the 45 killed on Saturday," the ISPR spokesman in Swat, Nasir Ali, told The News. He claimed most parts of Kabal had been cleared of the militants and action would continue till the elimination or eviction of the militants in other parts. However, a spokesman for the Swat unit of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Muslim Khan, rejected the military claim about the killing of foreign militants as baseless. He also disputed the claim about the killing of 45-50 militants in Kabal as unfounded and said instead 30 corpses of the security forces personnel were lying scattered in Kabal. The spokesman also asked parents and other relatives of soldiers to stop their loved ones from coming to Swat for taking part in the military operation in the valley or no "requests" of their relatives after their arrest would be accepted.
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August - 24 
In addition, two more bodies were retrieved from the debris of the Charbagh police post, which was blown up in a bomb blast.
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In addition, two more bodies were retrieved from the debris of the Charbagh police post, which was blown up in a bomb blast.
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August - 24 
SFs targeted parts of the Kabal and Matta sub-divisions on August 24 but the militants did not suffer any casualty. However, there were reports about civilian casualties in the shelling. A mortar shell hit a house in Kabal killing four persons, including a woman, and wounding several others. In the
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SFs targeted parts of the Kabal and Matta sub-divisions on August 24 but the militants did not suffer any casualty. However, there were reports about civilian casualties in the shelling. A mortar shell hit a house in Kabal killing four persons, including a woman, and wounding several others. In the Totano Bandai area, another shell struck the house of Altaf Hussain, killing his son and a guest. Three more were injured in this incident. In the Galoch area of Kabal, one civilian was killed by a shell that landed on his house while another person, Bakht Amin, who had been wounded in the choppers’ shelling, succumbed to his injuries in the Saidu Sharif Hospital. Reports said over 50 people have been injured and over a dozen houses damaged during intense shelling in the militant-infested Kabal area of the valley.
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August - 24 
The Taliban attacked a police van in the Gulibagh area of Charbagh, injuring one official. The TTP claimed responsibility for the attack.
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The Taliban attacked a police van in the Gulibagh area of Charbagh, injuring one official. The TTP claimed responsibility for the attack.
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August - 24 
Unidentified assailants killed a local leader of the ruling Awami National Party, Ismail, in the Kalakalay area of Kabal. Four bullet-riddled bodies were also found in Katkalay area of Matta. The TTP Swat spokesman, however, denied any involvement in the killings.
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Unidentified assailants killed a local leader of the ruling Awami National Party, Ismail, in the Kalakalay area of Kabal. Four bullet-riddled bodies were also found in Katkalay area of Matta. The TTP Swat spokesman, however, denied any involvement in the killings.
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August - 25 
A brother and two nephews of the ruling Awami National Party’s (ANP) Member of Provincial Assembly, Waqar Ahmed Khan, and nine other persons were killed and several others injured in clashes in Swat in the NWFP on August 25, Dawn reported. Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan claimed his men had killed
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A brother and two nephews of the ruling Awami National Party’s (ANP) Member of Provincial Assembly, Waqar Ahmed Khan, and nine other persons were killed and several others injured in clashes in Swat in the NWFP on August 25, Dawn reported. Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan claimed his men had killed the brother of Waqar Ahmed Khan in revenge for the military operation which he said was being carried out on the directives of the ANP-led Government. The militants lobbed hand-grenades on the house of Iqbal Ahmed Khan, the elder brother of the legislator, in Shah Dheri area at about 8am (PST), killing him and his sons Jamil Khan and Abbas Khan. Four guards, Sultan Zarin, Sher Bahadar, Bismillah Jan and Lal Syed, were also killed and a servant was injured. The militants also shot dead Iqbal Khan’s neighbour Shafiullah Khan who was a soldier in the Frontier Constabulary, said police in the Kabal sub-division. Police said the militants also blew up the house of Iqbal Khan.
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August - 25 
Further, the militants killed two pro-government tribesmen in the Chotta Kalam area near Shakardara.
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Further, the militants killed two pro-government tribesmen in the Chotta Kalam area near Shakardara.
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August - 25 
In addition, a police post was blown up when militants detonated an improvised explosive device, injuring two policemen and two civilians.
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In addition, a police post was blown up when militants detonated an improvised explosive device, injuring two policemen and two civilians.
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August - 25 
The military said that two Taliban militants were killed and several others sustained injuries when helicopter guns-hips targeted their hideouts in Barabanda.
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The military said that two Taliban militants were killed and several others sustained injuries when helicopter guns-hips targeted their hideouts in Barabanda.
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August - 26 
A key Taliban commander was killed in a clash with the security forces in Swat in the NWFP on August 26, Daily Times reported. Security officials said Ikramuddin, a close associate of Baitullah Mehsud, was killed following a clash in the Chota Kalam area of Kabal sub-division. However, Taliban spoke
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A key Taliban commander was killed in a clash with the security forces in Swat in the NWFP on August 26, Daily Times reported. Security officials said Ikramuddin, a close associate of Baitullah Mehsud, was killed following a clash in the Chota Kalam area of Kabal sub-division. However, Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan said Ikramuddin died accidentally when he fired his pistol.
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August - 26 
Further, two children were killed as a mortar shell hit a house in the Madina Colony area of Kanjoo sub-division.
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Further, two children were killed as a mortar shell hit a house in the Madina Colony area of Kanjoo sub-division.
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August - 26 
In the Shakardara area of Matta sub-division, militants blew up the houses of the ruling Awami National Party leader Muzaffar Ali Khan and his three brothers. The houses were empty at the time.
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In the Shakardara area of Matta sub-division, militants blew up the houses of the ruling Awami National Party leader Muzaffar Ali Khan and his three brothers. The houses were empty at the time.
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August - 26 
Separately, militants also blew up a girls’ high school in Manglor.
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Separately, militants also blew up a girls’ high school in Manglor.
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August - 27 
Five people were killed and 12 others sustained injuries in separate incidents of firing and shelling by gunship helicopters in various parts of the Swat Valley in the NWFP whereas the security forces arrested four militants from a house in Makanbagh area on August 27, The News reported. Sources sai
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Five people were killed and 12 others sustained injuries in separate incidents of firing and shelling by gunship helicopters in various parts of the Swat Valley in the NWFP whereas the security forces arrested four militants from a house in Makanbagh area on August 27, The News reported. Sources said that unidentified armed men in Gawalirai area of Matta subdivision opened indiscriminate fire on one Adil and his two nephews, Taj Muhammad and Afsar Ali, when they were on their way to bazaar. Adil and Taj Muhammad died on the spot while Afsar Ali sustained injuries.
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August - 27 
Gunship helicopters continued to target militants' hideouts in various parts of the Swat district, injuring nine civilians, including two women, in Totano Bandai and seven others of a family in Dherai area. The military said that gunship helicopters targeted militants' locations and killed several T
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Gunship helicopters continued to target militants' hideouts in various parts of the Swat district, injuring nine civilians, including two women, in Totano Bandai and seven others of a family in Dherai area. The military said that gunship helicopters targeted militants' locations and killed several Taliban militants besides injuring scores of others in the Koza Bandai area of Kabal.
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August - 27 
In another firing incident, a civilian was killed when armed men opened fire on him in the Dewlai area.
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In another firing incident, a civilian was killed when armed men opened fire on him in the Dewlai area.
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August - 27 
Militants in the Matta sub-division blew up a market owned by Afzal Khan Lala, a senior leader of the ruling Awami National Party (ANP). Locals said that four shops were destroyed but there were no casualties, according to Daily Times. The attack was the third on ANP leaders and their property by th
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Militants in the Matta sub-division blew up a market owned by Afzal Khan Lala, a senior leader of the ruling Awami National Party (ANP). Locals said that four shops were destroyed but there were no casualties, according to Daily Times. The attack was the third on ANP leaders and their property by the Taliban in as many days.
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August - 27 
Separately, one Sikandar Khan, grandson of PML-Q leader, Haroon Rasheed, sustained bullet injuries while his servant Muhammad Qayyum died instantly when unidentified gunmen opened fire on his car in the Koza Bandai area of Kabal sub-division. Further, a passer-by, Ali Rehman, was killed while anothe
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Separately, one Sikandar Khan, grandson of PML-Q leader, Haroon Rasheed, sustained bullet injuries while his servant Muhammad Qayyum died instantly when unidentified gunmen opened fire on his car in the Koza Bandai area of Kabal sub-division. Further, a passer-by, Ali Rehman, was killed while another was wounded after being caught in the crossfire when the relatives of the PML-Q leader retaliated.
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August - 28 
A couple was killed and two others injured when a mortar shell struck their house in the Gualerai area. The man killed was identified as Omar Zada.
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A couple was killed and two others injured when a mortar shell struck their house in the Gualerai area. The man killed was identified as Omar Zada.
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August - 28 
A mortar shell hit the house of Peace Committee Chairman Sher Khan, killing his brother.
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A mortar shell hit the house of Peace Committee Chairman Sher Khan, killing his brother.
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August - 28 
A person, identified as Ahmad Khan, abducted by the Taliban from Koza Bandai recently, was killed and his body was found at a roadside.
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A person, identified as Ahmad Khan, abducted by the Taliban from Koza Bandai recently, was killed and his body was found at a roadside.
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August - 28 
A Taliban attack on the house of senior Awami National Party leader and former federal minister Afzal Khan Lala was foiled in the Drushkhela area of Matta. He said the militants had taken positions around his house but fled when they fired at them. His house was also attacked a couple of weeks ago b
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A Taliban attack on the house of senior Awami National Party leader and former federal minister Afzal Khan Lala was foiled in the Drushkhela area of Matta. He said the militants had taken positions around his house but fled when they fired at them. His house was also attacked a couple of weeks ago but he and his family members escaped unhurt.
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August - 28 
Further, the SFs shot dead a Burqa-clad man riding in a car at Bara Bandai check-post but his three accomplices escaped. In addition, the Frontier Corps recovered a huge quantity of arms and ammunition from the car, the spokesman said.
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Further, the SFs shot dead a Burqa-clad man riding in a car at Bara Bandai check-post but his three accomplices escaped. In addition, the Frontier Corps recovered a huge quantity of arms and ammunition from the car, the spokesman said.
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August - 28 
In Gulibagh, the militants set ablaze another girl’s school, along with official records and furniture.
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In Gulibagh, the militants set ablaze another girl’s school, along with official records and furniture.
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August - 28 
In Koza Bandai, two civilians, Gul Bacha and Shoaib, died when they were hit by shells and several others were reportedly injured. There were also reports about damage to houses and a mosque.
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In Koza Bandai, two civilians, Gul Bacha and Shoaib, died when they were hit by shells and several others were reportedly injured. There were also reports about damage to houses and a mosque.
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August - 28 
In Matta, a woman was killed and four children were injured when a mortar shell hit their house.
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In Matta, a woman was killed and four children were injured when a mortar shell hit their house.
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August - 28 
Taliban claimed responsibility for beheading two alleged spies, identified as Ali Asghar and Shaukat, whose bodies were found in fields in the Aligrama area of Kabal sub-division.
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Taliban claimed responsibility for beheading two alleged spies, identified as Ali Asghar and Shaukat, whose bodies were found in fields in the Aligrama area of Kabal sub-division.
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August - 28 
Taliban spokesman offered to release all the SF personnel captured by the militants if their arrested comrades were released. He warned of more suicide attacks on the troops and other government officials if the military operation in Swat was not halted.
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Taliban spokesman offered to release all the SF personnel captured by the militants if their arrested comrades were released. He warned of more suicide attacks on the troops and other government officials if the military operation in Swat was not halted.
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August - 28 
Ten Taliban militants, including a commander identified as Asif, were wounded when the SFs targeted their positions in various areas. An unidentified person was killed in the Gulibagh area of Khwazakhela.
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Ten Taliban militants, including a commander identified as Asif, were wounded when the SFs targeted their positions in various areas. An unidentified person was killed in the Gulibagh area of Khwazakhela.
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August - 28 
The Cobra helicopters targeted the suspected Taliban hideouts in their stronghold of Kabal and killed 14 militants besides injuring scores of others in Koza Bandai. During the aerial operations, the choppers also destroyed the strongholds of the militants. The military spokesman in Swat, Major Nasir
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The Cobra helicopters targeted the suspected Taliban hideouts in their stronghold of Kabal and killed 14 militants besides injuring scores of others in Koza Bandai. During the aerial operations, the choppers also destroyed the strongholds of the militants. The military spokesman in Swat, Major Nasir Ali, told The News that the under-attack militants were escaping from Koza Bandai in a vehicle when the choppers again struck and killed eight of them.
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August - 28 
The militants killed a person suspecting him of being a Government informer. They also bombed the house of a local Awami National Party (ANP) leader at Shakardara late on August 28.
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The militants killed a person suspecting him of being a Government informer. They also bombed the house of a local Awami National Party (ANP) leader at Shakardara late on August 28.
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August - 28 
The security forces (SFs) killed 23 militants and injured more than a dozen in the Bara Bandai and Koza Bandai areas of Kabal sub-division in the Swat district of NWFP, while seven civilians died in shelling and incidents of violence on August 28, The News reported.
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The security forces (SFs) killed 23 militants and injured more than a dozen in the Bara Bandai and Koza Bandai areas of Kabal sub-division in the Swat district of NWFP, while seven civilians died in shelling and incidents of violence on August 28, The News reported.
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August - 28 
The SFs, meanwhile, also arrested seven militants, including the brother and son-in-law of the Swat Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan from Makan Bagh in Mingora.
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The SFs, meanwhile, also arrested seven militants, including the brother and son-in-law of the Swat Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan from Makan Bagh in Mingora.
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August - 29 
At least 25 militants, including two Taliban commanders, were killed in an air strike on militant hideouts in the Swat valley of the NWFP on August 29, Daily Times reported. A private jail and an ammunition depot of militants were among the air strike targets. A military spokesman in Swat told AFP t
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At least 25 militants, including two Taliban commanders, were killed in an air strike on militant hideouts in the Swat valley of the NWFP on August 29, Daily Times reported. A private jail and an ammunition depot of militants were among the air strike targets. A military spokesman in Swat told AFP that "a core of militants" had perished in the operation. "Their command and communications structure has also been destroyed. This was their key area where they had set up ammunition depots, which were also demolished… This strike was carried out after intelligence that top Taliban cleric Mullah Fazlullah was hiding there," the security official said, but he was unable to confirm if the main target was among the dead, according to Dawn. Military spokesman in Swat Major Nasir Ali told Dawn: "Ammunition dumps in the Peuchar area have been blown up in the heavy bombing. Smoke is billowing from the targeted site." Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan said Taliban commander Mufti Saeedur Rehman and local journalist Abdul Aziz Shaheen, who was abducted two days ago, were also killed in the attack on the private jail. The spokesman claimed that 39 Government officials were also in the jail. He said the security forces (SFs) targeted 15 locations in the Matta sub-division of Swat, adding that Taliban leader Fazlullah was safe.
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August - 30 
40 militants were killed in an air strike targeting a militants’ stronghold in Swat in the NWFP on August 30, Daily Times reported. Fighter jets are reported to have bombed hideouts in the Peochar valley, a stronghold of top Taliban cleric Mullah Fazlullah. Army spokesman Major Nasir Ali said the de
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40 militants were killed in an air strike targeting a militants’ stronghold in Swat in the NWFP on August 30, Daily Times reported. Fighter jets are reported to have bombed hideouts in the Peochar valley, a stronghold of top Taliban cleric Mullah Fazlullah. Army spokesman Major Nasir Ali said the dead included two senior commanders loyal to Fazlullah. Local officials said Fazlullah escaped the attack but his group suffered ‘massive damage’. Ali said the group’s ‘core militants’ were killed and its communication network destroyed in the operation.
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August - 30 
In the Manglor area, militants bombed the houses of union council chief Jamshed Ali Khan and his two brothers.
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In the Manglor area, militants bombed the houses of union council chief Jamshed Ali Khan and his two brothers.
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August - 30 
Taliban militants killed a police constable and a civilian in different areas of Swat on August 30.
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Taliban militants killed a police constable and a civilian in different areas of Swat on August 30.
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August - 31 
A private television channel on August 31 broadcast footage of what militants said were 38 security forces members abducted by them from Swat in late July 2008. The footage showed the hostages' legs were chained while men carrying AK-47 rifles and wearing black scarves over their faces guarded them.
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A private television channel on August 31 broadcast footage of what militants said were 38 security forces members abducted by them from Swat in late July 2008. The footage showed the hostages' legs were chained while men carrying AK-47 rifles and wearing black scarves over their faces guarded them.
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August - 31 
Gunship choppers continued to target suspected positions of the Taliban militants in different areas of Kabal and Matta. However, no loss of life was reported. Shelling in the Bara Bandai and Ningwalai areas caused injuries to three persons, including two children, while several houses were damaged.
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Gunship choppers continued to target suspected positions of the Taliban militants in different areas of Kabal and Matta. However, no loss of life was reported. Shelling in the Bara Bandai and Ningwalai areas caused injuries to three persons, including two children, while several houses were damaged.
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August - 31 
The militants destroyed four abandoned bungalows of PML-Q's local leader, Haroon Rashid, with explosives in the Koza Banda area of Kabal sub-division. In the same locality, a civilian, Khursheed, died when a mortar shell hit him on his way home.
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The militants destroyed four abandoned bungalows of PML-Q's local leader, Haroon Rashid, with explosives in the Koza Banda area of Kabal sub-division. In the same locality, a civilian, Khursheed, died when a mortar shell hit him on his way home.
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August - 31 
The Taliban operating under the command of Maulana Fazlullah in Swat Valley continued their militant activities on August 31, rejecting the Government's announcement of a cease-fire, The News reported. The Taliban spokesman, Muslim Khan rejected the Government's announcement of a truce during th
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The Taliban operating under the command of Maulana Fazlullah in Swat Valley continued their militant activities on August 31, rejecting the Government's announcement of a cease-fire, The News reported. The Taliban spokesman, Muslim Khan rejected the Government's announcement of a truce during the holy month of Ramazan. "The Government should show respect for the entire Holy Quran and announce the enforcement of Shariah on the first Ramazan," he said, adding the cease-fire announcement was made by the Government, not by Taliban. "The decision about a cease-fire will be made by our central Shura. We don't believe in cease-fire but want permanent peace in the region which is not possible until the enforcement of Shariah," he said. He added that they could not guarantee peace in the area until the implementation of the peace accord signed on May 21.
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*Data till , May 10, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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