Proof of Indian hand in South Waziristan: ISPR Security forces capture Kanigurram
Headlines, World Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009The security forces have found substantial evidence of Indian involvement for assisting terrorists in South Waziristan Agency, Director General ISPR Major General Athar Abbas said.
‘Indian literature and weapons under the use of terrorists have been recovered from South Waziristan and more evidence is being gathered,’ he said addressing a joint media briefing on Operation Rah-e-Nijat here Monday.
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira, Secretary Information Suhail Mansoor and Principal Information Officer Ch Rashid Ahmed were also present.
‘We have sent all the proofs of Indian involvement to the Foreign Office for their onward presentation at the appropriate forum,’ he said.
Pakistan`s military spokesman said Monday that troops had taken full control of Kanigurram, one of the biggest towns in South Waziristan and formerly a key Taliban operational centre.
“After house to house search, the complete area has been cleared of mines and IEDs (improvised explosive devices). We have recovered five truck-loads of ammunition, arms and explosives,” he added.
He said 12 terrorists have been killed while 6 security men were injured in the ongoing operation Rah-e-Nijat against militants in Sout Waziristan Agency in last 24 hours.
On Jandola – Sararogha Axis, security forces are extending their perimeter of security and closing in on Sararogha. Expansion of positions held on the ridges from different directions towards Sararogha is in progress.
During exchange of fire with terrorists 4 terrorists have been killed while 6 soldiers were injured.
On Shakai – Kaniguram Axis, house to house search and clearance of compounds are being undertaken at Kunniguram town. Hundred percent of the town has been cleared and secured. During search operation huge quantity of arms and ammunition and explosives have been recovered.
Security forces conducted search operation in areas Shin Sar and Guru Sar and recovered 1000 rounds of SMG.
Security forces secured point 7121 and Mangora Sar. During engagements 8 terrorists have been killed.
On Razmak- Makeen Axis, Security forces are consolidating their positions on the ridges along road Razmak – Makeen.
The important village of China just adjacent to Makeen has been secured.
Huge cache of arms and ammunition have been recovered from different huts, caves and compounds.
Security forces neutralized 20 IEDs during clearance of China.
Security forces also secured Kam Narakai located 2 kilometers west of China village and recovered huge cache of ammunition.
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