=> ISLAMABAD (December 18 2007): Security forces appr
ISLAMABAD (December 18 2007): Security forces apprehended 17 militants as part of the ongoing operation in Swat, the army said on Monday. The arrests came a few days after the army claimed it had cleared of militants almost all of the valley, killing hundreds of them in recent weeks.
According to government reports, around 330 militants have been killed in the area during the recent campaign to clear the scenic valley of the fighters. “Our troops arrested 17 militants on Sunday from different parts of Swat,” chief military spokesman Major General Waheed Arshad told AFP.
He said that all the arrested militants were allied with Fazlullah. Fazlullah, who is in hiding, is known as ‘Mulla Radio’ for broadcasting fiery speeches over his private FM radio station. The cleric has called for a ‘holy war’ against Pakistan government.
Source: Business Recorder
Date:12/18/2007
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