Waqas 48 Posted May 26, 2009 ISLAMABAD: Military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas Tuesday said that the military operation in Swat is in full swing and the listless miscreants are trying to flee the areas. Addressing a press briefing here with Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Syed Sumsam Ali Bukhari, he said the operation in Swat valley is making headway successfully. He said at least 29 militants have been killed in the last 24 hours, adding intense fighting is in progress in Kabal and Qambar areas of Swat. The forces got control of at least three villages in the vicinity of Kabal, he added. The military spokesman said that at least six troops were martyred in the operation and 11 others wounded, adding the Mingora streets are witnessing close fighting at the moment; however, more than half of the city is under forces’ control. “The claim regarding no resistance from Taliban is baseless,” he said. On this occasion, Bukhari said the nation would soon hear the good news regarding the elimination of Taliban as their morale is quite low as compared to the high-spirited forces. The state minister said the armed forces of Pakistan are gaining success with the support of the whole nation. The government will undertake every action possible for the internally displaced persons, adding the government may curtail its development budget if it realizes the same necessary to help IDPs. He maintained that arrested miscreants would soon be brought to the nation and requested the people to help recognize the disguised terrorists moving to other areas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
