Waqas 48 Posted May 19, 2009 RAWALPINDI: Security forces have regained control on major part of the Sultanwas area after making head way in the Buner District. According to a statement issued by ISPR today (Tuesday), 16 more insurgents have been killed in the fighting. An army officer and three soldiers were also martyred, while 16 soldiers, including army officer, sustained injuries in the ongoing Operation Rah-e-Rast. Fierce clashes erupted between security forces and militants in Sultanwas, inflicting heavy casualties on the insurgents. The statement further said that forces are consolidating their positions and destroying militants’ hideouts situated in the Valley. In Matta, Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched search operation. Major Abid and one soldier embraced Shahadat in an exchange of fire with terrorists in Nazarabad area of Matta tehsil. While seven soldiers sustained injuries. The statement said security forces had successfully cleared more than 40 houses in Kanju and area ahead of Takhtband Bridge. Fierce clashes are taking place at both places. Fourteen miscreants were killed during exchange of fire with security forces at Takhtaband, while 2 soldiers embraced shahadat and 8 were injured. In Sultanwas area of Buner, Operation was underway to clear the area of militants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
