According to ISPR, Pakistan army is strengthening its control over already ‘cleared’ places Miranshah and Datta Khel.
Security forces arrested three militants in Boya besides killing thirteen in Mir Ali. Most of the terrorists are foreign. Two explosive laden vehicles were also seized during the offensive.
In a strange incident, two terrorists blew themselves up when surrounded by security forces personnel in the Degan area.
It must be remembered that the operation which started on June 15th, has seen around four hundred terrorists killed and their hideouts being destroyed.
Muhammad Anees Hanif is a Multimedia journalist who serves as Chief Editor for ARY News' Urdu and English websites. He tweets @anees_avis