Pakistan: 12 killed, 24 arrested in N. Waziristan operation: ISPR

At least 12 more terrorists including foreigners were killed and three hideouts were destroyed when gunships helicopters early morning pounded their targets in Qutab Khel area, outskirts of Miranshah. According to the ISPR release, during the shelling, huge cache of arms and ammunition was also destroyed on Friday.

At least 24 suspects,who were trying to flee in the garb of IDPs have been apprehended at various strangulation check posts in Mirali and Miranshah, press release said.

Six attempts were foiled last night, ISPR said adding three terrorists who did not have any identity proof were apprehended while trying to flee from the cordon.

He said that more than 200,000 persons have been migrated to safe areas so far adding 11 families (92 individuals) have been enlisted in the IDP camp, Bakkakhel, Bannu.

Press release said that 400 Afghan families left North Waziristan Agency for Afghanistan through Ghulam Khan Border village yesterday. They were provided all required administrative assistance.

Additional Lady Searchers (Police), Mobile NADRA vans and Smart card vans have been placed at IDP registration point to further streamline the registration process at Saidgai registration point. Total 20 booths i.e 10 each for male and females IDPs are continuously functioning for expeditious registration and move out of Agency.