- 640 sq kms of area cleared in Shawal since February
- 8 soldiers martyred, 39 injured in last two months of the operation
RAWALPINDI, April 3: Pakistan Army has cleared 640 square kilometers of Shawal area and killed 252 terrorists in North Waziristan Agency and restored writ of the Government in all areas especially in remote pockets of FATA.
According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), major terrorist hubs of Mana, Gurbaz, Lataka, Inzarkas and Magrotai have been cleared of terrorists.
The battle to clear last pocket close to Pak-Afghan border continues. Security forces have also cleared 4304 square kilometers of area in North Waziristan Agency.
Over 9000 feet all heights have been cleared from terrorists ‘marakaz’ destroyed and huge cache of arms and ammunition recovered.
The statement said Army troops have made 150 km of tracks in most treacherous terrain while fighting this war.
During last phase of operation in Shawal, 252 terrorists have been killed reportedly 160 were severely injured.
In the last two months, eight soldiers of Pakistan Army embraced Shahadat while 39 injured in Shawal.
About 37012 families have repatriated to their homes while 94 development projects have been completed in North Waziristan Agency.-Online
