Islamabad: Pakistani security forces
arrested 13 suspected militants during operations in the
country's northwest and the tribal areas even as the Taliban
attacked soldiers at two places in the lawless Waziristan
region, authorities said today.
Nine suspects were captured by troops at different
places in the restive Swat valley while five militants
surrendered in this region, the military said in a statement.
Security forces apprehended four more suspects at
Shewa in Waziristan tribal region, the statement said. The
Taliban attacked troops in Shakai and Razmak sectors of
Waziristan though there were no reports of casualties.
Security forces responded "effectively" when militants
fired six rockets at Spin Jammat, which was effectively
responded.
Militants also attacked troops near Dwa Khula and Pash
Ziarat with 10 rockets and small arms, the military said.
Soldiers also conducted search operations in Jandola
and Shakai sectors.
In Razmak sector, troops cleared 46 militant-held
compounds including a training centre. The military claims
over 600 militants and more than 60 soldiers have died in
fighting in South Waziristan, where a major ground offensive
against the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan was launched in October.
The militants have responded by carrying out a series
of bombings and suicide attacks across the country. Many of
these attacks have targeted security forces and intelligence
operatives.
PTI
First Published: Tuesday, December 08, 2009, 21:13