Share this story!            

More troops, tanks move into Waziristan, 10 Taliban killed

* Jet planes bomb Taliban hideouts in Ladha tehsil
* Locals leaving area in anticipation of full-scale offensive

Staff Report

TANK: At least 11 Taliban were killed and seven injured when jet planes bombed the group’s hideouts in South Waziristan on Wednesday, said officials, as more soldiers and tanks moved into the agency for an expected offensive.

Political Administration officials told Daily Times that two jet planes bombed Taliban hideouts in Maidan, Tangi, Bodaizai, Kacha Langar Khel, Sam, Ragh and Salairogha areas of Ladha teshil, killing 11 Taliban.

Also, eight members of a family were killed and one injured in airstrikes in Sarokai tehsil, said locals, and political authorities confirmed the civilian casualties.

Thousands of civilians have fled South Waziristan in anticipation of a military offensive.

The Reuters news agency quoted officials as saying on Monday that the military was sending more soldiers into mountains overlooking Makeen, a Taliban stronghold, while other soldiers were approaching from another direction.

“We’ve seen many tanks coming here since yesterday. Some went to their camp while others were deployed in the mountains,” said a resident of Shankai village.

Home | Main

Share this story!