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Major Incidents:2009
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January - 4 
Unidentified assailants shot dead three persons at the Matta College Square and later escaped from the incident site.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead three persons at the Matta College Square and later escaped from the incident site.
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January - 13 
Eight persons, including a security official and four children, were killed and as many sustained injuries in the Swat District of the NWFP on January 13, The News reported. Sources said a mortar shell - allegedly fired by the Security Forces (SFs) - hit a house in the Gulagai area of Matta sub-
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Eight persons, including a security official and four children, were killed and as many sustained injuries in the Swat District of the NWFP on January 13, The News reported. Sources said a mortar shell - allegedly fired by the Security Forces (SFs) - hit a house in the Gulagai area of Matta sub-division, killing three children and injuring a woman.
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January - 22 
21 persons, including 11 militants, were killed and an unspecified number of them injured in the ongoing military operation and fresh incidents of violence in the Swat District of NWFP on January 22, The News reported. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)-run Swat Media Centre
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21 persons, including 11 militants, were killed and an unspecified number of them injured in the ongoing military operation and fresh incidents of violence in the Swat District of NWFP on January 22, The News reported. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)-run Swat Media Centre (SMC), 11 militants were killed and nine injured in Qamber and Koza Drushkhela. The SMC spokesman claimed that a militants’ hideout was destroyed in shelling at Qamber and four militants, identified as Abu Hamza, Ismail, Abdul Rauf and Qari Ghaffar, were killed. Sources added that Security Forces (SFs) also carried out a ground assault in the Koza Drushkhela area of Matta sub-division, the stronghold of Maulana Fazlullah-led militants, and killed seven militants besides injuring three others.
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January - 23 
Five members of a family, including three children, were killed when a mortar shell hit a house in the Manpetai village of Khwazakhela sub-division. A couple and their three children died and their house was destroyed in the incident.
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Five members of a family, including three children, were killed when a mortar shell hit a house in the Manpetai village of Khwazakhela sub-division. A couple and their three children died and their house was destroyed in the incident.
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January - 23 
In an improvised explosive device attack in the Takhtaband area of Mingora town in Swat District on January 23, three civilians, including a woman, were killed and a soldier sustained injuries, The News reported. The militants reportedly intended to target a convoy of the Security Forces but failed
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In an improvised explosive device attack in the Takhtaband area of Mingora town in Swat District on January 23, three civilians, including a woman, were killed and a soldier sustained injuries, The News reported. The militants reportedly intended to target a convoy of the Security Forces but failed in their bid. The Taliban claimed responsibility and warned of more attacks. "As long as bullets are fired at us, such attacks will continue to take place," a spokesman for the Swat chapter of the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan threatened.
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January - 24 
Eight Taliban militants, including commander Noor Bakhtiar, were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) during clashes in the Nangolai area of Kabal tehsil (revenue division) in Swat in the NWFP on January 24, a private TV channel reported, according to Daily Times. The SFs also recovered a large cache
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Eight Taliban militants, including commander Noor Bakhtiar, were killed by the Security Forces (SFs) during clashes in the Nangolai area of Kabal tehsil (revenue division) in Swat in the NWFP on January 24, a private TV channel reported, according to Daily Times. The SFs also recovered a large cache of arms from the Taliban’s hideout after the operation. Troops also took control of schools in Swat following Taliban militant’s threats against their reopening, the channel reported. According to the channel, the decision was made to protect educational institutions in the district, where, according to official figures, 174 schools have been destroyed by Taliban militants during the past one and a half year. The forces established their check posts near the schools to thwart further attacks by the Taliban militants, who are against female education in the district. In December 2008, the Taliban had warned the Government to close all girls’ schools in Swat, threatening to kill any female student that dared receive education.
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January - 26 
Nine people, including two children and two women, were killed and 17 others sustained injuries in different incidents of violence in various parts of the Swat District on January 26, The News reported. Sources said a woman and her two children were killed when a mortar shell, allegedly fired by the
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Nine people, including two children and two women, were killed and 17 others sustained injuries in different incidents of violence in various parts of the Swat District on January 26, The News reported. Sources said a woman and her two children were killed when a mortar shell, allegedly fired by the Security Forces (SFs), landed in a house in Serai area near Manglawar. Three persons were wounded in the incident.
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January - 27 
The authorities have imposed an indefinite curfew in the main city of Swat, said a statement by the army’s media centre on January 27 - hours after the Security Forces (SFs) launched the third phase of a military operation in the valley, Daily Times reported. Military sources said the third phase of
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The authorities have imposed an indefinite curfew in the main city of Swat, said a statement by the army’s media centre on January 27 - hours after the Security Forces (SFs) launched the third phase of a military operation in the valley, Daily Times reported. Military sources said the third phase of Operation Rah-e-Haq had been launched in light of a list released by the Taliban which contains names of officials ‘wanted’ by the group. After the operation began – five civilians were killed by artillery and mortar fire. Locals said a man, a woman and three children were killed when mortar shells hit four houses in Mangalawar area of Charbagh sub-division in the night of January 26 as SFs targeted Taliban positions. After the start of the intensified operation late on January 26, official sources and locals told Daily Times on January 27 that the Government had already imposed curfews in Nengolai, Bara, Koza Banadai, Shakar Dara and Charbagh towns for an indefinite period, and issued shoot-at-sight orders for violators. The curfew in Mingora was imposed after about 100-150 Taliban militants stormed the streets of the town displaying arms. While no violence was reported, a private TV channel said the Taliban had taken over bus stands in Mingora town.
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January - 28 
16 more people, including seven militants, were killed and 23 others injured in the Swat District on January 28, even as Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani vowed to establish the writ of the Government, The News reported. On the eve of the COAS’s visit to Swat, the military spokesman, Major
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16 more people, including seven militants, were killed and 23 others injured in the Swat District on January 28, even as Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani vowed to establish the writ of the Government, The News reported. On the eve of the COAS’s visit to Swat, the military spokesman, Major Nasir Ali said the military operation would be “decisive and final” and the militants would be completely crushed, while their strongholds would be destroyed or captured. The spokesman claimed that Security Forces (SFs) had killed seven militants and injured 11 others in Manglawar and Sanghota towns during a ground action backed by helicopters. “The two were strongholds of the militants but we have completely secured them now,” he claimed. Earlier, General Kayani made an unannounced visit to the Swat valley and issued fresh directions about the operation.
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January - 28 
The militants’ commander and presenter on FM Radio channel, Maulana Khalil, who recently replaced Shah Dauran, claimed to have killed 35 SF personnel in Qambar. As an indefinite curfew remained in force in Manglawar near Mingora, six people were reportedly killed for curfew violation. Those shot dea
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The militants’ commander and presenter on FM Radio channel, Maulana Khalil, who recently replaced Shah Dauran, claimed to have killed 35 SF personnel in Qambar. As an indefinite curfew remained in force in Manglawar near Mingora, six people were reportedly killed for curfew violation. Those shot dead by the SFs were reportedly attempting to migrate from the troubled area.
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January - 28 
Three persons, including a child, were killed and 12 others wounded when mortar shells landed on their houses in Sanghota. Several houses were also destroyed in the daylong shelling by the SFs in the same area. Sources said SFs also used gunship helicopters to target suspected hideouts of militants
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Three persons, including a child, were killed and 12 others wounded when mortar shells landed on their houses in Sanghota. Several houses were also destroyed in the daylong shelling by the SFs in the same area. Sources said SFs also used gunship helicopters to target suspected hideouts of militants in Sanghota and its adjacent areas. SFs also continued targeting suspected hideouts of militants in the Chuprial area. One of the shells fired by the troops landed in a taxi stand in the village. However, no human or material loss was reported.
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January - 31 
10 persons were killed on January 31 in fresh incidents of violence in the Swat District of NWFP, according to Daily Times. Locals said three people were killed in a clash between Security Force (SF) personnel and the Taliban militants in the Dherai area of Kabal tehsil (revenue division). Those kil
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10 persons were killed on January 31 in fresh incidents of violence in the Swat District of NWFP, according to Daily Times. Locals said three people were killed in a clash between Security Force (SF) personnel and the Taliban militants in the Dherai area of Kabal tehsil (revenue division). Those killed were identified as Bakht Buland, Mian Pirzada and Akbar Zada, they said, adding a Taliban militant was also killed in the clash.
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January - 31 
In the Aligrama area of Kabal, the Taliban militants attacked a SF’s convoy killing three SF personnel while another was injured in the attack.
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In the Aligrama area of Kabal, the Taliban militants attacked a SF’s convoy killing three SF personnel while another was injured in the attack.
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February - 1 
32 persons, including three soldiers, were killed and 22 others sustained injures as the Security Forces (SFs) intensified the operation in the Charbagh, Matta and Sangota areas of the Swat District on February 1, The News reported. Locals said most of the people killed in Charbagh and Sangota du
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32 persons, including three soldiers, were killed and 22 others sustained injures as the Security Forces (SFs) intensified the operation in the Charbagh, Matta and Sangota areas of the Swat District on February 1, The News reported. Locals said most of the people killed in Charbagh and Sangota during shelling were civilians, who were finding it difficult to move to safer places due to the perpetual curfew and escalating clashes. They said SFs targeted suspected positions of militants in Charbagh with artillery before consolidating their position in the town. Eight persons, including four women and two children, were killed and 16 others injured when mortar shells hit several houses in the area. In the Roshanabad area, two persons were shot dead by the SFs when they opened fire on them. Eight bodies of unknown people were retrieved from Shakar Tangay area of Sangota.
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February - 1 
A mortar shell hit the house of Rahmat Ali in the Shakro area, killing five persons, including four women. A Police constable, Fazle Mannan, who was abducted by the militants when he was on his way to Rahimabad Police station in Mingora city, was shot dead on February 1. The body of an unidentified
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A mortar shell hit the house of Rahmat Ali in the Shakro area, killing five persons, including four women. A Police constable, Fazle Mannan, who was abducted by the militants when he was on his way to Rahimabad Police station in Mingora city, was shot dead on February 1. The body of an unidentified person was recovered from the Aligrama area of Kabal. Two persons were killed in firing at ambulances belonging to Medicine Sans Frontiers and Edhi, which were shifting the injured to a hospital. Both militants and SFs reportedly blamed each other for the incident.
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February - 1 
The ISPR-run Swat Media Centre in Mingora claimed that the SFs have killed 16 militants during the last 24 hours.
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The ISPR-run Swat Media Centre in Mingora claimed that the SFs have killed 16 militants during the last 24 hours.
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February - 1 
Three SF personnel were killed in a clash with the militants in the Sar Banda area of Matta sub-division. During the clash, a militant was also killed which was confirmed by the Taliban spokesman in Swat. Three more SF personnel were injured during the militants’ attack on the Frontier Corps camps i
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Three SF personnel were killed in a clash with the militants in the Sar Banda area of Matta sub-division. During the clash, a militant was also killed which was confirmed by the Taliban spokesman in Swat. Three more SF personnel were injured during the militants’ attack on the Frontier Corps camps in Kanju and Dherai. In the Parri area of Barikot, councillor Muhammad Hanif was shot dead by unidentified assailants.
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February - 2 
The military on February 2 claimed it had killed 70 Taliban militants and injured several others during its assault on a village in the Chaharbagh sub-division of Swat District, Daily Times reported. According to a private TV channel, officials said residents had already vacated the village on Febru
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The military on February 2 claimed it had killed 70 Taliban militants and injured several others during its assault on a village in the Chaharbagh sub-division of Swat District, Daily Times reported. According to a private TV channel, officials said residents had already vacated the village on February 1 before troops launched the operation. They said the Security Forces (SFs) targeted Taliban hideouts in the Alamganj and Waliabad areas of Chaharbagh, killing approximately 70 militants. On the same day, Swat Police recovered eight bullet-ridden bodies from the region. “The bullet-ridden bodies of eight local residents were found on Monday morning in various areas of Swat,” said an unnamed Police official. He blamed the killings on the Taliban militants loyal to Maulana Fazlullah.
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February - 2 February - 3
Over 70 militants were killed by Security Forces during clashes in the Swat District in the night of February 2 and February 3, Dawn reported. A group of Taliban militants were attacked and dispersed by troops in the Alam Ganj Waliabad area of Charbagh on February 2-night. In the evening of February
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Over 70 militants were killed by Security Forces during clashes in the Swat District in the night of February 2 and February 3, Dawn reported. A group of Taliban militants were attacked and dispersed by troops in the Alam Ganj Waliabad area of Charbagh on February 2-night. In the evening of February 3, the militants gathered again and were reported to be planning an attack when the SFs cornered them. At least 64 militants were killed and several others were injured.
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February - 3 
Militants surrounded the Shamozai Police post manned by about 30 personnel on February 3. Six militants and three SF personnel were killed and 10 persons, including five militants, were injured in an exchange of fire.
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Militants surrounded the Shamozai Police post manned by about 30 personnel on February 3. Six militants and three SF personnel were killed and 10 persons, including five militants, were injured in an exchange of fire.
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February - 3 
Suspected militants attacked a military convoy on the Mingora bypass. Troops subsequently cordoned off the area and launched an operation, killing four militants.
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Suspected militants attacked a military convoy on the Mingora bypass. Troops subsequently cordoned off the area and launched an operation, killing four militants.
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February - 4 
The Taliban’s siege of the checkpoint triggered shelling from the military base in Kabal, Swat and Chakdara Fort. Four civilians were consequently killed in the shelling. Local people said the victims were taking breakfast when mortar shells hit their homes, killing them on the spot.
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The Taliban’s siege of the checkpoint triggered shelling from the military base in Kabal, Swat and Chakdara Fort. Four civilians were consequently killed in the shelling. Local people said the victims were taking breakfast when mortar shells hit their homes, killing them on the spot.
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February - 5 
Three women were killed in Swat District on February 5 as Taliban continued their attack on people they consider to be pro-government, Dawn reported. The women, Zarmina, Zarbibi and Farzana, were killed and three men were kidnapped when militants stormed their house in Dagai village and accused them
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Three women were killed in Swat District on February 5 as Taliban continued their attack on people they consider to be pro-government, Dawn reported. The women, Zarmina, Zarbibi and Farzana, were killed and three men were kidnapped when militants stormed their house in Dagai village and accused them of supporting security personnel manning the nearby Wenai bridge post.
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February - 7 
11 civilians and three Security Force (SF) personnel were killed in fierce clashes between the SFs and militants in different areas of the Swat District on February 7, Dawn reported. A group of militants loyal to Maulana Fazlullah ambushed a vehicle of the SFs in the Aligrama area of Kabal sub-divis
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11 civilians and three Security Force (SF) personnel were killed in fierce clashes between the SFs and militants in different areas of the Swat District on February 7, Dawn reported. A group of militants loyal to Maulana Fazlullah ambushed a vehicle of the SFs in the Aligrama area of Kabal sub-division and killed three soldiers on the spot. Troops subsequently targeted suspected militant hideouts with artillery fire. Four persons were killed in heavy shelling and fire between the SFs and militants in Takhtaband area in the outskirts of Mingora city. Helicopter gunships were reportedly used to target militant positions. Three people were been killed and ten injured as mortar shells hit houses in the Shewar area of Matta sub-division. Further, a father and his son were killed and a woman was injured as mortar shell hit their house in the Sekhbanr area of Matta sub-division. In addition, the decapitated body of Habibullah was recovered in the Alam Ganj area of Khwazakhela sub-division. A motorcyclist was killed in firing in the Dherai area of Kabal.
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February - 9 
Nine persons, including five militants, were killed and 11 others sustained injuries in artillery shelling and incidents of violence in the Swat District on February 9. Sources told The News that five militants and two civilians were killed and five others sustained injuries when gunship helicopters
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Nine persons, including five militants, were killed and 11 others sustained injuries in artillery shelling and incidents of violence in the Swat District on February 9. Sources told The News that five militants and two civilians were killed and five others sustained injuries when gunship helicopters shelled the Engaro Dherai, Takhta Band and Ogaday areas near Mingora city.
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February - 11 
Three soldiers were killed and several others were injured during clashes between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in the Charbagh area of Swat District on February 11, The News reported. Sources said the militants besieged and attacked a SFs’ camp in Darul Uloom Charbagh with heavy weaponry. The
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Three soldiers were killed and several others were injured during clashes between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in the Charbagh area of Swat District on February 11, The News reported. Sources said the militants besieged and attacked a SFs’ camp in Darul Uloom Charbagh with heavy weaponry. The attack triggered a fierce gun-battle between the troops and militants, which was reportedly continuing till last reports were filed. Militants claimed that three SF personnel were killed and several others sustained injuries in the encounter while the camp building was also damaged. The adjacent houses and shops were also reportedly damaged in the attack. The militants’ sources claimed that they had inflicted heavy losses on SFs in Charbagh, but the Swat-based spokesman for the military rebutted the claim.
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February - 12 
Five persons were killed and 12 others sustained injuries during the ongoing military operation in Swat District on February 12, The News reported. One person was killed in the Shahdara area of Mingora town when Security Forces (SFs) opened fire on him. In another incident, a man was shot dead in th
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Five persons were killed and 12 others sustained injuries during the ongoing military operation in Swat District on February 12, The News reported. One person was killed in the Shahdara area of Mingora town when Security Forces (SFs) opened fire on him. In another incident, a man was shot dead in the Spairdar area of Matta sub-division. Sources said 12 persons were injured during the shelling in Kanju area. A child, peering out of windows of a house, was hit by a bullet, killing him on the spot. The mother of the child, who rushed to pick the body, was also killed in the firing. Sources said SF personnel resorted to indiscriminate firing after a remote-controlled bomb attack on their convoy in Kanju. They said one soldier sustained injuries in the attack.
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February - 13 
Five persons, including a security official, were killed and several others sustained injuries in the Swat District on February 13, according to The News. Sources said the militants attacked the Security Forces (SFs) at Zarai Tehqiqati Farm Takhtaband, killing one soldier and injuring many others. F
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Five persons, including a security official, were killed and several others sustained injuries in the Swat District on February 13, according to The News. Sources said the militants attacked the Security Forces (SFs) at Zarai Tehqiqati Farm Takhtaband, killing one soldier and injuring many others. Further, a soldier sustained injuries during a clash with the militants in Khwazakhela. In addition, three civilians, Taj Muhammad, Malik Zada and Gul Rahman, were killed and an unidentified person was wounded during shelling by the SFs. They reportedly targeted suspected positions of the militants in the Bedara area of Matta sub-division. A man, identified as Mulla Jan, was killed when a soldier in a convoy of the SFs opened fire in the Kanju area of Kabal sub-division.
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February - 16 
Four members of a family, including a minor, were killed in the Swat District of NWFP on February 16, The News reported. Sources said a shell fired by the Security Forces (SFs) hit a house in the Hazara area of Kabal sub-division, killing four members and wounding 10 others of a family.
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Four members of a family, including a minor, were killed in the Swat District of NWFP on February 16, The News reported. Sources said a shell fired by the Security Forces (SFs) hit a house in the Hazara area of Kabal sub-division, killing four members and wounding 10 others of a family.
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April - 4 
21 people, including 16 Taliban militants, were killed in an overnight clash when local volunteers and Police personnel tried to enter the Gokand Valley to flush out militants who had infiltrated into Buner area on April 4 from the neighbouring Swat District, Dawn reported. Three policemen and two L
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21 people, including 16 Taliban militants, were killed in an overnight clash when local volunteers and Police personnel tried to enter the Gokand Valley to flush out militants who had infiltrated into Buner area on April 4 from the neighbouring Swat District, Dawn reported. Three policemen and two Lashkar (militia) volunteers were among the dead. When the combined force attempted to enter the area via Rajagaly Kandow from the Pir Baba side and dislodge the militants, Taliban militants took position and reportedly refused to go back. Sources said that the militants had sent 16 bodies and taken 13 of their wounded colleagues to Swat via Kalil Kandow on April 7-morning.
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May - 1 
Security Forces (SFs) on May 1 killed two Taliban commanders and injured four others in a clash at the Langar check-post in the Khwazakhela sub-division of Swat District, The News reported. Sources said the militants opened fire on the check-post, leading to a gun-battle in which two Taliban command
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Security Forces (SFs) on May 1 killed two Taliban commanders and injured four others in a clash at the Langar check-post in the Khwazakhela sub-division of Swat District, The News reported. Sources said the militants opened fire on the check-post, leading to a gun-battle in which two Taliban commanders, identified as Nisar and Islam, were killed and four others injured. According to unconfirmed reports, six militants were killed in the clash. SFs also recovered a rifle, two hand-grenades and a Kalashnikov from the militants. In addition, gunship helicopters continued shelling the hilly areas of Matta and Peuchar.
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May - 2 
Five Taliban militants, including two key commanders, were killed in fighting with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Charbagh tehsil ((revenue division) of Swat District in NWFP on May 2, according to Daily Times. Sources said the troops also seized a car prepared for a suicide attack and arrested th
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Five Taliban militants, including two key commanders, were killed in fighting with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Charbagh tehsil ((revenue division) of Swat District in NWFP on May 2, according to Daily Times. Sources said the troops also seized a car prepared for a suicide attack and arrested three armed Taliban militants.
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May - 6 
In a bid to recapture the Government buildings seized by the Taliban, Security Forces (SFs) on May 6 targeted militants’ strongholds with gunship helicopters and artillery, killing 60 militants, The News reported. In the daylong fighting across the Swat District, 40 civilians and two Frontier Corps
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In a bid to recapture the Government buildings seized by the Taliban, Security Forces (SFs) on May 6 targeted militants’ strongholds with gunship helicopters and artillery, killing 60 militants, The News reported. In the daylong fighting across the Swat District, 40 civilians and two Frontier Corps (FC) soldiers were also killed. Reports indicated that a major military operation is to be launched in Swat and reinforcements have already been deployed in the valley.
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May - 7 
Military sources said 12 militants were killed in the Shamoozai area of Swat, eight others in Malam Jaba and 14 militants were killed in Matta, Shahdheri and Kooza Cheena. Taliban commander Ibne Aqil was also reported killed in a counter-attack by the Police when the Taliban attacked Matta Police st
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Military sources said 12 militants were killed in the Shamoozai area of Swat, eight others in Malam Jaba and 14 militants were killed in Matta, Shahdheri and Kooza Cheena. Taliban commander Ibne Aqil was also reported killed in a counter-attack by the Police when the Taliban attacked Matta Police station. “In 24 hours, we lost nine soldiers and about 10 of them [were] injured,” General Abbas told AFP. Seven of the soldiers were killed when Taliban ambushed a convoy at the entrance to Mingora. Two soldiers were killed in the valley north of Matta,” the military spokesman told the news agency.
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May - 8 
The Security Forces (SFs) killed more than 140 Taliban militants as the military operation continued in the Swat valley of NWFP on May 8, Daily Times reported. 13 of them were killed in a major gun battle at Matta Police station. Seven soldiers were also killed as the SFs took control of Khawazakhel
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The Security Forces (SFs) killed more than 140 Taliban militants as the military operation continued in the Swat valley of NWFP on May 8, Daily Times reported. 13 of them were killed in a major gun battle at Matta Police station. Seven soldiers were also killed as the SFs took control of Khawazakhela and Chamtalai, ISPR Director General Maj Gen Athar Abbas said in a media briefing. He said military had launched a “full-scale operation” in Swat and the Taliban militants were on the run. He said the Taliban militants were trying to block an exodus of civilians through coercion, taking hostages, bombings and blocking roads with trees. According to Reuters, he said there were 4,000 to 5,000 Taliban militants in Swat, including Uzbeks and Tajiks. On May 8, troops targeted Taliban mountaintop training camps, ammunition dumps and command and communication centres in precision strikes. “Special care has been taken to strike identified targets and those targets which are away from populated areas,” he added. 10 Taliban militants were killed in attacks in Takhtaband, Qambar Top and the house of a local lawyer. Another 10 were killed in an attack by helicopter gunship in Kabal. Five Taliban militants, including Commander Akbar Ali were killed in Kanju. The ISPR Director General said the Taliban militants killed the brother of Khawazakhela union council nazim and abducted two Policemen from Sor Bridge in Khawazakhela. They also fired six rockets at the Circuit House in Mingora, killing a soldier. The ISPR said the Taliban resistance in Buner had been reduced considerably, but they were maintaining positions at Sultanwas and Pir Baba. A search and cordon operation continued in Lower Dir. 15 Taliban militants were killed in an attack on a Taliban compound in Maidan, General Abbas said, adding that they included two key commanders.
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May - 9 
SFs also targeted suspected Taliban positions at Rama Kandhao ridge in Matta tehsil (revenue division) and destroyed the main headquarters of the Taliban there, a military statement added. “Reportedly, 30 to 40 militants have been killed,” it added. Indiscriminate mortar fire by the Taliban militant
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SFs also targeted suspected Taliban positions at Rama Kandhao ridge in Matta tehsil (revenue division) and destroyed the main headquarters of the Taliban there, a military statement added. “Reportedly, 30 to 40 militants have been killed,” it added. Indiscriminate mortar fire by the Taliban militants in Mingora had caused civilian casualties, it said but no details were provided. A Taliban source confirmed heavy bombardment of the Taliban positions by jet planes and helicopters.
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May - 9 
The SFs secured Shangla top advancing up to Biladram town, encountering improvised roadside bombs and fierce Taliban resistance on Chamtalai bridge. The troops resumed operation from Point 2245 and Point 2266 heights captured on May 9, and advanced up to Shalwal Kandao, where one soldier was killed.
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The SFs secured Shangla top advancing up to Biladram town, encountering improvised roadside bombs and fierce Taliban resistance on Chamtalai bridge. The troops resumed operation from Point 2245 and Point 2266 heights captured on May 9, and advanced up to Shalwal Kandao, where one soldier was killed. The SFs also destroyed a Taliban training camp at Banai Baba in Shangla, where up to 150 militants were confirmed dead.
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May - 11 
During clashes on May 11, the SFs also suffered casualties. Three soldiers were killed and several others injured in Benai Baba Ziarat when the troops were clearing the area. The advancing troops are reportedly facing fierce encounters with militants, military sources said. However, Banai Baba has n
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During clashes on May 11, the SFs also suffered casualties. Three soldiers were killed and several others injured in Benai Baba Ziarat when the troops were clearing the area. The advancing troops are reportedly facing fierce encounters with militants, military sources said. However, Banai Baba has now been secured, the ISPR said. The troops also cleared the route up to Khwazakhela. Separately, in an attack on Kanju Fort, five SF personnel were wounded while two were injured in the firing on Circuit House, the SFs headquarters in Mingora for Rah-e-Haq-II operation. Militants also fired mortar shells at the Mingora Police station, injuring four soldiers. They also demolished the Government Primary School for Boys at Fazalabad.
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May - 12 
Reports from Mingora and Peshawar quoting Frontier Corps (FC) sources said the Security Forces (SFs) killed 13 militants in the Torwarsak area of Buner District while there were reports about the killing of 37 Taliban militants in an assault in the Gulabad area of Dir Lower District and four others
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Reports from Mingora and Peshawar quoting Frontier Corps (FC) sources said the Security Forces (SFs) killed 13 militants in the Torwarsak area of Buner District while there were reports about the killing of 37 Taliban militants in an assault in the Gulabad area of Dir Lower District and four others in Swat on May 12, The News reported. Six bodies were found in parts of Swat Valley while a person was shot dead in Kanju. The SFs said four militants were killed in a clash triggered by Taliban’s firing at Mamdherai. Further, six beheaded bodies of unidentified persons were recovered from Suhrab Khan Chowk, Peopleís Chowk, Rahimabad, Landikas and Green Chowk. Arshad Kanju, resident of Kanju, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen.
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May - 12 
SFs were heavily targeting the mountainous hideouts and strongholds of the militants in various towns, including Mingora, from gunship helicopters and fighter planes, besides artillery guns. The SMC said troops had gained a foothold in Peuchar from where they targeted the hideouts of the militants.
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SFs were heavily targeting the mountainous hideouts and strongholds of the militants in various towns, including Mingora, from gunship helicopters and fighter planes, besides artillery guns. The SMC said troops had gained a foothold in Peuchar from where they targeted the hideouts of the militants. Forces also consolidated their positions in Banai Baba Ziarat and Brem Bridge. They reportedly cleared the area from Khwazakhela to Brem Bridge besides Chakdara-Gulabad road. A soldier was killed in the area in firing by the militants. Separately, a mortar shell allegedly fired by SFs hit a house, killing Saidur Rehman, his mother and a child. While five beheaded bodies were found in and around the Mingora city, seven persons were killed on May 12 in separate incidents of violence.
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May - 12 May - 13
11 militants and four Security Force (SF) personnel were killed in clashes in the Swat District as troops dropped from the helicopters on May 12 gained a toehold in Peuchar, the Taliban headquarters, The News reported. In addition, five beheaded bodies were found in and around the Mingora city on Ma
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11 militants and four Security Force (SF) personnel were killed in clashes in the Swat District as troops dropped from the helicopters on May 12 gained a toehold in Peuchar, the Taliban headquarters, The News reported. In addition, five beheaded bodies were found in and around the Mingora city on May 13. Further, there were reports of 24 casualties, including 18 militants, in Lower Dir District. The Swat Media Centre (SMC) said 11 militants, including ‘commander’ Naseebur Rahman, were killed in the ongoing military operation against Maulana Fazlullah-led militants in Swat. The SMC said four soldiers were also killed and 12 others sustained injuries during operations in the last 24 hours. The military on May 12 said that SFs had suffered 29 casualties and inflicted 751 casualties in operations in Swat, Buner and Dir Lower.
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May - 14 
At least 60 Taliban militants and nine soldiers were killed during the ongoing military operation in Swat District on May 14, Daily Times reported. Military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas confirmed 54 Taliban deaths in a daily briefing, and said the military was taking “extra-ordinary measures
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At least 60 Taliban militants and nine soldiers were killed during the ongoing military operation in Swat District on May 14, Daily Times reported. Military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas confirmed 54 Taliban deaths in a daily briefing, and said the military was taking “extra-ordinary measures to avoid collateral damage”. He said the army destroyed at least 15 Taliban hideouts in the Ramotai Loe area of Shangla District. Abbas said Security Forces in Barikot removed roadside bombs and eliminated the remaining Taliban resistance to clear areas up to Udigram, six kilometers short of Mingora, the main town in Swat. While 13 militants were killed in the Tursak suburb of Mingora, three of the, including a key commander, were killed during clashes in Udigram. Further, Frontier Corps sources said 30 Taliban militants were killed in Kalpani and 20 more were killed in the Hayasarae area of Lower Dir District when troops destroyed the house of a local administration official that the Taliban had occupied. In addition, intense fighting was reported from Shalpalam and Sultanwas, the Taliban stronghold in Buner District on May 14.
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May - 15 
In Peuchar, the Taliban attacked a SFs’ check-post, which was retaliated and 13 militants were killed while one of their vehicles destroyed, the ISPR said in a statement. The troops had successfully been linked up in Odigram, where the Police force joined the Army troops. Between Matta town and Bar
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In Peuchar, the Taliban attacked a SFs’ check-post, which was retaliated and 13 militants were killed while one of their vehicles destroyed, the ISPR said in a statement. The troops had successfully been linked up in Odigram, where the Police force joined the Army troops. Between Matta town and Bar Bamakhel, SFs have reportedly succeeded in establishing several check-posts to strengthen their positions. The ISPR said troops have cleared Giga and Jura areas and reached northwest of Matta. During their advance towards village Adai, the SFs destroyed two compounds of the militants. In Sultanwas, where the Taliban were reported to have established their headquarters after gaining control of Buner District, SFs launched action against the militants, who fired heavy weapons on soldiers. One soldier was killed and three others injured in the firing. The SFs, in their action in Sultanwas and Kalpanai, killed 42 militants and claimed destroying 15 vehicles of the Taliban. SFs also arrested an important Taliban commander, Dawa Noor, who was involved in terrorist activities in Sultanwas and Daggar in Buner District. A member of the banned Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM), Dawa Noor, instigated the civil population of the area against SFs on the FM radio and loudspeaker on a jeep. He is reported to have played a key role in facilitating taking over of Buner by the Taliban.
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May - 18 
At least 27 militants were killed as the Security Forces (SFs) started a ground offensive in the Swat District on May 18, The News reported. Three important commanders, including Okasha, Malanga and Riaz, were among 27 militants killed during the operation that has now been named as Rah-e-Rast, mili
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At least 27 militants were killed as the Security Forces (SFs) started a ground offensive in the Swat District on May 18, The News reported. Three important commanders, including Okasha, Malanga and Riaz, were among 27 militants killed during the operation that has now been named as Rah-e-Rast, military spokesman and the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Athar Abbas informed the media. He said Mamdherai Markaz was targeted by the SFs and 10 to 15 terrorists hiding inside were killed. He also said three SF personnel, including an officer, were also killed and 17 others injured during the fighting. Abbas stated that the SFs were engaged with militants inside Kanju town to clear the area and an operation was underway in Takhtaband area, where seven combatants were killed in a close encounter. According to him, SFs had also expanded their foothold in Peuchar and killed 12 militants in the area. The troops also attacked and secured the Dumber training centre, which was being used by militants as their logistics base.
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May - 19 
A Major and three soldiers were killed in the ongoing military operation in Swat District as Security Forces (SFs) killed 16 more Taliban militants in fierce street battles in 24 hours, Daily Times reported. With the area surrounded by the SFs, Major Abid was hit in an exchange of fire with the Tali
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A Major and three soldiers were killed in the ongoing military operation in Swat District as Security Forces (SFs) killed 16 more Taliban militants in fierce street battles in 24 hours, Daily Times reported. With the area surrounded by the SFs, Major Abid was hit in an exchange of fire with the Taliban inside Matta. “Operation Rah-e-Rast is making headway as planned, and in last 24 hours, 16 Taliban were killed ... an officer and three soldiers also died,” said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a statement.
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May - 23 
At least 17 Taliban militants, including a ‘commander’, were killed when troops launched a counter-insurgency Rah-e-Rast operation at Mingora in Swat of NWFP on May 23, chief military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas said, reports Daily Times. He said the troops had secured a part of the city fr
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At least 17 Taliban militants, including a ‘commander’, were killed when troops launched a counter-insurgency Rah-e-Rast operation at Mingora in Swat of NWFP on May 23, chief military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas said, reports Daily Times. He said the troops had secured a part of the city from the Circuit House to Makan Bagh. Battles to secure Nawan Killi have begun and a link up between forces coming from Fiza Ghat to Whataki Chowk and Ayub Bridge to Nawan Killi has been completed. Intense clashes were reported from Nishat Chowk in Mingora. The report adds that a suicide bomber was shot dead and an explosives-laden vehicle was destroyed in Makanzai area of the city. On the Qambar Ridge overlooking Mingora, three caves with large quantities of ammunition and rations were discovered during a search and destroy operation. The Taliban militants are on the run in small groups from their former Peochar stronghold. Troops have secured the vital Wanai Bridge linking Matta with Peochar. Gen Abbas said there were about 1,500 ‘hardcore militants’ still fighting in Swat, and that the army would try to complete the operation in eight weeks.
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May - 27 
Security Forces (SFs) said on May 27 they would clear Mingora town in Swat District of the Taliban within two to three days, as 12 more militants were killed in the ongoing military operation, Daily Times reported. Mingora Force Commander Brigadier Tahir Hamid told the media that SFs had secured 70
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Security Forces (SFs) said on May 27 they would clear Mingora town in Swat District of the Taliban within two to three days, as 12 more militants were killed in the ongoing military operation, Daily Times reported. Mingora Force Commander Brigadier Tahir Hamid told the media that SFs had secured 70 percent of Mingora city. He said the army was chasing the Taliban through the streets. “We tried not to use helicopter gunships in populated areas to avoid collateral damage,” he added. According to an Inter-Services Public Relations statement, one solider was killed during the operation in the last 24 hours. It said the SFs had distributed four truckloads of relief items among the people of Mingora. However, it added, Taliban were attacking and snatching relief items being dispatched for stranded people of Bharain, Madyan and Kalam. It said the areas up to Sultanwas in Buner, and Mohmand Agency, had been cleared of the Taliban.
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May - 30 
Security Forces (SFs) have cleared Mingora city in the NWFP of the Taliban and destroyed the stronghold of the militant commanders, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Athar Abbas said on May 30, according to Daily Times. Addressing a joint press conference with Inf
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Security Forces (SFs) have cleared Mingora city in the NWFP of the Taliban and destroyed the stronghold of the militant commanders, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Athar Abbas said on May 30, according to Daily Times. Addressing a joint press conference with Information Minister Qamar Zaman Qaira, he said 25 Taliban militants were killed during the last 24 hours, including commanders, Abu Saeed Misbahud Din and Sultan Khan. He said SFs have successfully secured Nawagai and Najigram, and seized a large cache of arms and ammunition. He also said that the training centre of known Taliban commanders Lal Din, Said Jalil and Mian Said Liaq have been destroyed in Peochar, adding, five 100-foot-long tunnels have also been demolished. He said the SFs have arrested three Afghans from Upper Dir during their search operation. Responding to questions, he said 1,217 Taliban militants were killed and 79 arrested since the start of the military offensive on April 26. In the same period, 81 SF personnel were also killed while 250 others sustained injuries, he added. He said the Government was considering training retired soldiers to serve as Policemen.
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May - 31 
Security Forces (SFs) on May 31 entered the Kalam Valley and took control of Mingora city, while 12 militants were killed during the last 24 hours in the ongoing Operation Rah-e-Rast, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, The News reported. Eight SF personnel were also killed and six othe
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Security Forces (SFs) on May 31 entered the Kalam Valley and took control of Mingora city, while 12 militants were killed during the last 24 hours in the ongoing Operation Rah-e-Rast, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, The News reported. Eight SF personnel were also killed and six others sustained injuries, it added. Mingora city is now reportedly in control of the SFs who are manning every square, street and building and keeping a vigil on every passing vehicle and people. The troops advancing on the north of Mingora entered Kalam Valley at 10:00 am on May 31. The ISPR said troops had secured Mankial, some 14 kilometers from Bahrain, and continued consolidation of their positions in Bahrain, Kuz Laikot and Kidam. The ISPR stated that a cordon and search operation was making a progress in Peuchar, where the SFs recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from Dob Banda.
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June - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) on June 3 claimed to have killed three militants in the Bedara area of Matta sub-division in Swat and secured Charbagh, where troops were now consolidating their position, The News reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) claimed that the SFs conducted a search oper
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Security Forces (SFs) on June 3 claimed to have killed three militants in the Bedara area of Matta sub-division in Swat and secured Charbagh, where troops were now consolidating their position, The News reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) claimed that the SFs conducted a search operation in a seminary situated near Allahabad town in Charbagh and recovered a huge cache of explosives and improvised explosive devices. The troops also cleared Dakorak area near Gulibagh and established two check-posts in Satal near Bahrain. They also consolidated their position in Kalam. In the Bedara area of Matta, the militants attacked a post that led to an exchange of fire. The ISPR claimed that three militants and a soldier were killed and two soldiers were wounded in the incident.
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June - 7 
Mortar shells hit a group of people fleeing the fighting in Swat Valley in the Gulibagh area of neighbouring Upper Dir district, killing five civilians, including two women and a child, The News reported. Due to the military action in Kabal and other areas of Swat, the trapped people are reportedly
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Mortar shells hit a group of people fleeing the fighting in Swat Valley in the Gulibagh area of neighbouring Upper Dir district, killing five civilians, including two women and a child, The News reported. Due to the military action in Kabal and other areas of Swat, the trapped people are reportedly taking the mountainous path due to the curfew. On June 7, a group of civilians was going from Swat to Upper Dir through the mountains when mortar shells hit them in the Gulibagh area of Karo Darra in Upper Dir District, killing five of them.
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June - 8 
In the Swat District, three Taliban militants were killed in Charbagh after a tip off from the civilian residents during a cordon and search operation. “Security forces carried out search operations in Bara Banda, Shahdhand Banda and successfully established link up at Damber Sar. During exchange of
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In the Swat District, three Taliban militants were killed in Charbagh after a tip off from the civilian residents during a cordon and search operation. “Security forces carried out search operations in Bara Banda, Shahdhand Banda and successfully established link up at Damber Sar. During exchange of fire, one terrorist was killed. Security forces also established link up at Shakardara,” the ISPR added
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June - 10 
23 Taliban militants and two soldiers were killed in clashes in parts of the Swat District on June 10, Daily Times reported. While one militant was killed during a search operation in Batkhela, six others were killed when the army retaliated an attack in Banmani Sar. The army is reported to have sec
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23 Taliban militants and two soldiers were killed in clashes in parts of the Swat District on June 10, Daily Times reported. While one militant was killed during a search operation in Batkhela, six others were killed when the army retaliated an attack in Banmani Sar. The army is reported to have secured the Shalkosar Top and Shalkosar Kandao in Peochar valley. 16 militants were killed in fierce fighting over Shalkosar. In addition, a soldier was killed in a Taliban attack on Bariam Bridge near Matta, and another when they fired a rocket at Kabbal Camp.
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June - 12 
39 more militants and 10 soldiers were killed in clashes between the Security Forces (SFs) and Taliban militants in the Swat valley on June 12, The News reported. A news update issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on the ongoing military operations in Swat and other adjoining mountai
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39 more militants and 10 soldiers were killed in clashes between the Security Forces (SFs) and Taliban militants in the Swat valley on June 12, The News reported. A news update issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on the ongoing military operations in Swat and other adjoining mountainous areas, said 10 soldiers were killed and 24 others sustained injuries during the operation. SFs reportedly secured and consolidated their positions at Chuprial near Matta sub-division. During the process of consolidation, an encounter took place between the two sides in which eight soldiers died and 13 others were wounded. In retaliation, the SFs killed 39 militants and their bodies were reportedly lying at the encounter site. Further, while securing areas around Kabal sub-division, two soldiers were killed and eight injured in an exchange of fire between the two sides. Casualties suffered by the Taliban could not be ascertained. In addition, militants also targeted the SFs near Charbagh, injuring three soldiers.
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June - 21 
An encounter took place between the two sides in Biha in which six militants were killed and 10 others arrested. The troops also recovered 20 machine guns, G-3 rifles, two rocket launchers with seven rockets, 12x12 bore rifles, two grenades and 6,000 rounds of SMGs and two other rifles.
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An encounter took place between the two sides in Biha in which six militants were killed and 10 others arrested. The troops also recovered 20 machine guns, G-3 rifles, two rocket launchers with seven rockets, 12x12 bore rifles, two grenades and 6,000 rounds of SMGs and two other rifles.
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June - 29 
Security Forces (SFs) on June 29 claimed to have killed eight militants in the Khwazakhela area of Swat District, The News reported. An Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said the SFs raided a compound in Khwazakhela, killing eight militants. Weapons and explosive devices were also rec
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Security Forces (SFs) on June 29 claimed to have killed eight militants in the Khwazakhela area of Swat District, The News reported. An Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said the SFs raided a compound in Khwazakhela, killing eight militants. Weapons and explosive devices were also recovered in the raid, it added. In addition, sources said SFs commenced search and clearance operations from Shalkosar to Jukhtai and Balasur to Shah Dherai, arresting an alleged militant, Muhammad Raheem, near Shangla. The SFs also demolished houses of two militant commanders in Barama area in the suburbs of Mingora city. The ISPR statement said that the main command structure of the militants had been dismantled and that recruits have either been killed or driven away, ammunition dumps and their headquarters at Peuchar, Chuprial, Matta, Khwazakhela, Mingora, Kabal, Banai Baba Ziarat, Sakhra, Saidu Sharif and Biha had been destroyed. The troops have also secured the area around Khazana and Zarakhela and were consolidating their positions in Kabal, Dhadara, Akhun Killay and Rangeela, it added.
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June - 30 
Security Forces stated on June 30 stated that Taliban militants in the Biha Valley of Swat District had slaughtered 18 of their own injured comrades, as they could not be moved out along with the retreating militants, The News reported. “It has been reliably learnt that during the clearance of Biha
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Security Forces stated on June 30 stated that Taliban militants in the Biha Valley of Swat District had slaughtered 18 of their own injured comrades, as they could not be moved out along with the retreating militants, The News reported. “It has been reliably learnt that during the clearance of Biha Valley, 18 wounded terrorists, who could not be taken to safety, were slaughtered by their own people on orders of their commanders,” an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said.
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June - 30 
SFs killed 16 more militants and arrested 23 others in Swat while three soldiers died and eight others, including three officers, were injured. SFs also recovered and successfully defused an explosives-laden vehicle. The three soldiers are reported to have died and five others, including two off
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SFs killed 16 more militants and arrested 23 others in Swat while three soldiers died and eight others, including three officers, were injured. SFs also recovered and successfully defused an explosives-laden vehicle. The three soldiers are reported to have died and five others, including two officers, were injured when the SFs started an operation to secure Shah Dherai from the northern side of Samai Killey. From the eastern side of Shah Dherai, the SFs secured Bhoka, Dande and Yakh Tangai Sar. During this operation, three soldiers, including an officer, were injured. The troops also started a clearance and search operation around Rahatkot and Jukhtai southeast of Fatehpur and recovered one explosives-laden vehicle from the house of Dua Khan while another was blown up. During an exchange of fire with terrorists, eight of them were killed. On a tip-off, a search and sweep operation was launched in areas around Matta and Wanai, where eight terrorists were engaged and subsequently killed. In another clearance and search operation at Balasur, two suspected terrorists, identified as Mian Afil Zada and Aziz Ahmed, were arrested. In yet another clearance and search operation in Sambat, a terrorist, Muhammad Raheem alias Bhai, was arrested.
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July - 2 
Five more militants were killed during a search operation in Kanju.
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Five more militants were killed during a search operation in Kanju.
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July - 2 
Security Forces said on July 2 they had killed 23 more Taliban militants in various areas of Swat District over the last 24 hours, Daily Times reported. "The security forces consolidated their positions around Shah Dheri, where 17 Taliban were killed in a clash," said the Inter-Services Public Relat
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Security Forces said on July 2 they had killed 23 more Taliban militants in various areas of Swat District over the last 24 hours, Daily Times reported. "The security forces consolidated their positions around Shah Dheri, where 17 Taliban were killed in a clash," said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in its latest update.
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July - 5 
Ten militants were killed in shelling by the Security Forces (SFs) in the Mangaltan area of Charbagh sub-division in Swat District, the military said on July 5, The News reported. “Gunship helicopters shelled the militant hideouts in Mangaltan area of Charbagh town. At least, 10 militants were kille
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Ten militants were killed in shelling by the Security Forces (SFs) in the Mangaltan area of Charbagh sub-division in Swat District, the military said on July 5, The News reported. “Gunship helicopters shelled the militant hideouts in Mangaltan area of Charbagh town. At least, 10 militants were killed in the shelling,” Major Nasir Khan, a military spokesman in Mingora, told AFP. Nasir said the air attacks occurred after fresh reports of the militants’ movement in the area. An intelligence official in Mingora confirmed the strikes and the death toll.
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July - 6 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 6 killed 14 Taliban militants in the Tiligram area of Swat District, The News reported. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “Security forces killed 14 terrorists during an exchange of fire in Tiligram. A huge quantity of ammunition and explosives, f
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 6 killed 14 Taliban militants in the Tiligram area of Swat District, The News reported. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), “Security forces killed 14 terrorists during an exchange of fire in Tiligram. A huge quantity of ammunition and explosives, four improvised explosive devices (IEDs), one 14.5 gun barrel and 26 detonators were also recovered.” The SFs, it added, during a search operation in Banjut area recovered 50 mules, loaded with arms and ammunition, medicines and ration items and arrested an unspecified number of terrorists.
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July - 15 
At Aghal area of Chuprial, the SFs conducted a search operation and recovered seven machineguns with two magazines, four rifles and one pistol. The ISPR claimed killing one militant in this area.
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At Aghal area of Chuprial, the SFs conducted a search operation and recovered seven machineguns with two magazines, four rifles and one pistol. The ISPR claimed killing one militant in this area.
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July - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 15 claimed to have killed the most wanted terrorist leader Abu Laith and 13 other Taliban militants, including two foreigners, during the ongoing military operation in Swat valley amid the arrival of displaced people, The News reported. According to the Inter-Services P
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 15 claimed to have killed the most wanted terrorist leader Abu Laith and 13 other Taliban militants, including two foreigners, during the ongoing military operation in Swat valley amid the arrival of displaced people, The News reported. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the SFs conducted a search operation in Peuchar and killed Abu Laith, a Swat Taliban commander in Peuchar, their former headquarters. “The security forces carried out search operation in Akhund Killay near Kabal and killed eight militants, including two foreigners. One soldier embraced shahadat and three soldiers including an officer were injured during exchange of fire,” the ISPR said. During a search operation in Reema, the SFs claimed to have killed three more militants.
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July - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) on July 16 killed eight more Taliban militants in the Loi Namal area of Matta sub-division in the Swat District, The News reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that SFs carried out search and clearance operations in parts of the valley. “Security forces cond
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Security Forces (SFs) on July 16 killed eight more Taliban militants in the Loi Namal area of Matta sub-division in the Swat District, The News reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that SFs carried out search and clearance operations in parts of the valley. “Security forces conducted a search operation in area around Loi Namal and Pansarat and killed eight terrorists, including local commander Bilal,” the ISPR claimed. A number of tunnels and hideouts were unearthed in Matta. The SFs have also reportedly wrested the headquarters of the Taliban - Peuchar. During the operation in Loi Namal, the ISPR said 20 terrorist hideouts were destroyed and eight machine guns, one rifle and huge quantity of ammunition recovered. During a search operation in Gwalerai, troops destroyed six hideouts and recovered 10 rifles, along with ammunition and one double cabin vehicle. The SFs also claimed to have destroyed two tunnels, each 20-foot- long, and demolished four bunkers in Kalagai area of the valley. The ISPR said troops arrested four “suspected terrorists,” recovered one machine gun and two pistols in Gamkot and Nimogram areas. 45 rifles and 12 pistols were recovered in the Ningwalai and Bara Bandai areas of Kabal sub-division. In addition, the SFs neutralized 10 hideouts in Tutan Bandai.
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July - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) continued their search and clearance operations in parts of the Swat Valley. The Army-run Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) claimed that three militants were killed during an encounter with the militants in Mauja Kandao. It said a suspected militant was also arrested from
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Security Forces (SFs) continued their search and clearance operations in parts of the Swat Valley. The Army-run Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) claimed that three militants were killed during an encounter with the militants in Mauja Kandao. It said a suspected militant was also arrested from this area. SFs also launched search operations in Goal village in Matta and Kanju in the Kabal sub-division and destroyed four houses of the militants and recovered eight rifles and two pistols along with some ammunition. In similar action in Chaprai Banda, the SFs destroyed two training centres, a 25-metre-long tunnel and house of a Taliban commander, Ismail, and recovered material used in preparation of improvised explosive devices.
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July - 20 July - 21
Security Forces (SFs) killed 11 more Taliban militants in the Swat District, while suffering three fatalities on July 21, The News reported. Locals said seven militants, including two local ‘commanders’ identified as Khalifa and Pehlwan, were killed in the Damghar and Mamdherai areas of Kabal sub-di
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Security Forces (SFs) killed 11 more Taliban militants in the Swat District, while suffering three fatalities on July 21, The News reported. Locals said seven militants, including two local ‘commanders’ identified as Khalifa and Pehlwan, were killed in the Damghar and Mamdherai areas of Kabal sub-division. A media update of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on July 21 said “During a search operation at Damgarh and Mamdherai, security forces spotted five terrorists clad in Burqa, trying to escape from the area. They were apprehended, along with short machine guns, while five terrorists were killed.” It said three soldiers, including a Junior Commissioned Officer, were also killed during an encounter with the militants in the area. Locals told The News that three militants were killed in Shahdherai area of Kabal during an operation by the SFs. They also said four farmers were killed in the evening of July 20 in the Bara Bandai area of Kabal. They were identified as Bilal, Abdullah, Shamsher Ali and Akbar Hussain. The ISPR said SFs carried out a search operation at Ganjir near Topsin and killed one militant. In another successful operation in the Dardial area of Kabal, the SFs rescued Shaukat, the brother of a member of the NWFP Assembly Dr Shamsher Khan. Two other persons, Saad and Asghar, kidnapped along with Shamsher’s brother, were also recovered. The three were abducted some two months back by the militants for ransom.
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July - 22 
28 militants were killed and several houses were razed during the ongoing military operation Rah-e-Rast in the Swat, Buner and Dir Lower Districts on July 22, The News reported. Locals from Swat said Security Forces (SFs) took action in parts of the Kabal sub-division to track down the hiding Ta
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28 militants were killed and several houses were razed during the ongoing military operation Rah-e-Rast in the Swat, Buner and Dir Lower Districts on July 22, The News reported. Locals from Swat said Security Forces (SFs) took action in parts of the Kabal sub-division to track down the hiding Taliban militants. They said six suspected militants in Ningolai and two in Malukabad were killed during search operations by the troops. It was also reported that the body of a suspected militant was found at the Aqba Pull in central Mingora city. The Army-run Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) also said the SFs had killed eight militants in the Swat valley during the last 24 hours. The ISPR media update said SFs killed two militants and arrested another during a search operation in Malukabad. The troops also conducted a search operation in Ningolai in which six terrorists were killed and four suspects were arrested, the update said. It added that five machine guns, along with ammunition, were also recovered during the operation. Locals reported that the SFs also carried out an operation in Mamdheri, a former headquarters of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Swat chapter chief Maulana Fazlullah, and destroyed eight houses. The house of cleric Fazl Haq was also demolished in the Gulkada area. Two militants were reported to have been arrested in Malukabad. The ISPR said SFs carried out a search operation in the Qalagai Banda area, destroying one house and arresting five terrorists.
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July - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have killed eight more militants and recovered a Prado used by the Swat Taliban chief Maulana Fazlullah during search operations in the Mauja Kandao and Dadrah areas of Kabal sub-division in Swat District on July 23, The News reported. A spokesman for the Swat Media
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Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have killed eight more militants and recovered a Prado used by the Swat Taliban chief Maulana Fazlullah during search operations in the Mauja Kandao and Dadrah areas of Kabal sub-division in Swat District on July 23, The News reported. A spokesman for the Swat Media Centre told reporters that the SFs launched operations in Mauja Kandao, killing six militants. He said that a Prado used by Maulana Fazlullah was also recovered, besides another one. A media update of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the SFs killed two militants and arrested three others in Dadrah area during a search operation. In addition, two bodies of militants, identified as Bakht Bedar and Akhtar Ali, were found in Mingora city. According to the ISPR, the SFs conducted a search operation in Samai Killay, demolishing 11 houses of terrorists. One machine gun, two rifles and 150 rounds were also recovered. The troops, it added, also conducted search operations in Dardial, Maira Banda, Kamyari and Daku Banda areas, recovering 1,029 rounds of machine gun and two safety fuses.
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July - 25 
According to Daily Times, Security Forces (SFs) on July 25 shot dead at least 14 Taliban militants during operations across Malakand, Buner and Swat of North West Frontier Province (NWFP). “During last 24 hours, search and clearance operations were conducted in Swat and Malakand division”, the Inter
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According to Daily Times, Security Forces (SFs) on July 25 shot dead at least 14 Taliban militants during operations across Malakand, Buner and Swat of North West Frontier Province (NWFP). “During last 24 hours, search and clearance operations were conducted in Swat and Malakand division”, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. 10 Taliban were killed in Buner, while four were killed in Swat, and the SFs also arrested 29 militants from various areas of the two Districts. “SFs conducted a search operation at Sappari Kandao, Koto Banda and Shadas and killed nine terrorists at Koto Banda and one at Zohaib post,” ISPR added. The ISPR reports that the SFs also killed two militants and arrested four during a search operation at Torshe Khan Sar. A militant training camp and a cave were also destroyed in the area and SFs recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition. During a search operation at Utror near Kalam, SFs killed a militant, arrested another and recovered a number of arms and ammunition, the ISPR said. During search operations in Bararai area of Khawzakhela, Malakand and Qambar SFs arrested 21 militants.
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July - 31 
Security Forces (SFs) killed six Taliban militants in the on-going military operation in Swat District on July 31, a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, Daily Times reported. "Security forces conducted a search operation in Charbagh and Allahabad and killed six terrorists a
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Security Forces (SFs) killed six Taliban militants in the on-going military operation in Swat District on July 31, a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, Daily Times reported. "Security forces conducted a search operation in Charbagh and Allahabad and killed six terrorists and also recovered a cache of arms and ammunition along with material for preparation of IEDs," it said. The SFs also conducted a search operation in Khog Bacha and arrested Ibn-e-Aqil, younger brother of Ibn-e-Amin, an important Taliban commander.
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August - 3 
According to Dawn, jets shelled Taliban hideouts and killed at least five militants near Swat on August 3. The aircraft raided Dok Darra town after intelligence reports said that a large number of militants had gathered in the area, military spokesman Major Nasir Ali Khan said. “The bombing destroye
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According to Dawn, jets shelled Taliban hideouts and killed at least five militants near Swat on August 3. The aircraft raided Dok Darra town after intelligence reports said that a large number of militants had gathered in the area, military spokesman Major Nasir Ali Khan said. “The bombing destroyed three Taliban bases and killed five militants,” he said. Local administration chief Javed Marwat confirmed the air strikes and said at least five militants were killed, but warned that the number of casualties could rise.
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August - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) killed at least six Taliban militants in fighting in the Kabal and Barikot areas of NWFP on August 4 while a soldier was killed and another sustained injuries, a Police official told Daily Times. Sources said dead bodies of five of the slain militants were recovered. While thre
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Security Forces (SFs) killed at least six Taliban militants in fighting in the Kabal and Barikot areas of NWFP on August 4 while a soldier was killed and another sustained injuries, a Police official told Daily Times. Sources said dead bodies of five of the slain militants were recovered. While three dead bodies were recovered from Manglor on the outskirts of Mingora, two other dead bodies were recovered from Landai Kas and Qazi Abad areas.
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August - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) said on August 5 that they, in collaboration with local militias, had killed eight militants during the ongoing military operation in Swat and Dir Districts, Daily Times reported. "The local Lashkar [militia], during a search operation backed by the Frontier Corps, killed four
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Security Forces (SFs) said on August 5 that they, in collaboration with local militias, had killed eight militants during the ongoing military operation in Swat and Dir Districts, Daily Times reported. "The local Lashkar [militia], during a search operation backed by the Frontier Corps, killed four terrorists at Dog Darra in Dir, including Taliban commander Shakoor," the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. The Lashkar also destroyed the houses of nine Taliban militants. According to the Online news agency, the militia killed five militants, adding that three of the deceased were Afghan nationals, while the remaining two were residents of Swat. The ISPR said four more Taliban militants had been killed in two different areas of Swat. It said the SFs, during a search operation at Goratai, had killed three extremists, including an explosives expert. In a separate incident, another member of the Taliban was killed in Kotah near Barikot and some arms and ammunition recovered.
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August - 6 
Security Forces (SFs) killed seven Taliban militants and arrested 21 others in the ongoing military operation in Swat and Malakand, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on August 6, Daily Times reported. The ISPR said SFs killed four militants during an encounter at Samsel Bandai near Kab
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Security Forces (SFs) killed seven Taliban militants and arrested 21 others in the ongoing military operation in Swat and Malakand, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on August 6, Daily Times reported. The ISPR said SFs killed four militants during an encounter at Samsel Bandai near Kabal, while two others were killed during a search operation in Amankot. A Taliban militant was also killed in the Rashghatta-Kokarai area near Jambil. The ISPR said two terrorists were arrested from Perona near Jambil and four Taliban militants surrendered in Dakorak. Troops also arrested six suspected terrorists from Jan Patai near Alpurai and three more from Guljabba.
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August - 15 
A Taliban suicide bomber rammed his explosives-laden vehicle into a security check post at Waliabad near Charbagh in the Swat District of the of Northwest Frontier Province (NWFP) on August 15, killing three soldiers and a civilian, according to Daily Times. “An explosives-laden vehicle was rammed i
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A Taliban suicide bomber rammed his explosives-laden vehicle into a security check post at Waliabad near Charbagh in the Swat District of the of Northwest Frontier Province (NWFP) on August 15, killing three soldiers and a civilian, according to Daily Times. “An explosives-laden vehicle was rammed into a security checkpost in Waliabad near Charbagh, killing three soldiers and a civilian,” said an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement. “We believe the bomber was aiming to hit a target in Mingora, where locals celebrated Independence Day on a massive scale,” said an unnamed security official.
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August - 16 
18 bodies of suspected militants were found dumped in various parts of the Swat District while Security Forces (SFs) killed six militants and arrested 12 others elsewhere in the valley during a search operation on August 16, The News reported. Official sources said 11 bodies were found dumped on the
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18 bodies of suspected militants were found dumped in various parts of the Swat District while Security Forces (SFs) killed six militants and arrested 12 others elsewhere in the valley during a search operation on August 16, The News reported. Official sources said 11 bodies were found dumped on the roadside in Kanju Dheri and Dewlai areas in Kabal sub-division. Eight of the bodies were recovered from the Kanju area. Three bodies were recovered from Islampur, one in Kota Aboha, another from Gumband Mera and two more were found in Gorai area. Another unconfirmed report said three more bodies were found in the valley, raising the total to 21. In an interview with the BBC Urdu service, military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas said the slain men weren’t in the custody of the SFs and the military had no hand in the killings. He also said people who had suffered at the hands of the militants might have killed them to take revenge. Since July 13 when the displaced people started returning to Swat, a total of 102 bodies have been found dumped on roadsides and on the banks of Swat River. Almost all of them were reportedly stated to be of the militants.
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August - 16 
The SFs claimed to have killed six more militants at Ningolai in Kabal. The slain militants were identified as Sher Alam, Umar Rahim, Rehmat Ali, Muhammad Rafiq, Nawab Ali and Aftab. The forces also arrested 12 suspected militants from various parts of the District. Five persons, including Shah Zare
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The SFs claimed to have killed six more militants at Ningolai in Kabal. The slain militants were identified as Sher Alam, Umar Rahim, Rehmat Ali, Muhammad Rafiq, Nawab Ali and Aftab. The forces also arrested 12 suspected militants from various parts of the District. Five persons, including Shah Zareen, Muhammad Ibrahim, Muhammad Iqbal, Liaquat Ali and Aminul Haq, were arrested in Mingora city. Those detained in Kabal area included Ibrahim, Bakht, Nek Muhammad and Akbar while Habib Khan, Zareef Khan and Fawad were arrested in the Aligrama area. In Kanju Dheri area, the troops torched the houses belonging to militants identified as Akbar, Yousuf and Umar. Two shops owned by the militants were also burnt in Mingora. In another incident, the SFs allegedly shot dead a person identified as Tota, a resident of Rang Mohalla, for violating curfew.
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August - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) said on August 17 that they had killed 13 Taliban militants in Swat District and arrested 28 militants, including 20 who surrendered in Dir District, Daily Times reported. “Troops conducted a search operation in Shaheed Sar near Sar Qala, and destroyed the Taliban headquarters
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Security Forces (SFs) said on August 17 that they had killed 13 Taliban militants in Swat District and arrested 28 militants, including 20 who surrendered in Dir District, Daily Times reported. “Troops conducted a search operation in Shaheed Sar near Sar Qala, and destroyed the Taliban headquarters there... 7 Taliban were also killed,” said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), adding that six more militants were killed in a search operation at Derai. Separately, 20 Taliban militants surrendered to the SFs in Dir.
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August - 24 
Security Forces (SFs) killed four militants during a search operation while 11 bullet-riddled bodies of the militants were found in the Sar Tiligram area in the Swat Valley on August 24, The News reported. Sources said the SFs continued a search operation in Sar Tiligram area and killed four militan
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Security Forces (SFs) killed four militants during a search operation while 11 bullet-riddled bodies of the militants were found in the Sar Tiligram area in the Swat Valley on August 24, The News reported. Sources said the SFs continued a search operation in Sar Tiligram area and killed four militants identified as Sherzada, Yasin, Sabir and Bakht Rawan, besides recovering 11 bullet-riddled bodies of the militants. The sources said SFs also demolished six houses of the militants in the Manja area of Kabal sub-division during a search operation. The house of commander Jalal was also destroyed in the Kota area in Barikot Yehsil.
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August - 25 
Troops killed three Taliban militants and arrested seven others, while 11 locals – who were forced to get terrorist training – surrendered at Swat and Malakand in the NWFP on August 25, according to Daily Times. “Troops conducted a search operation in Taghan, Bishbanr near Gat and killed two Taliban
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Troops killed three Taliban militants and arrested seven others, while 11 locals – who were forced to get terrorist training – surrendered at Swat and Malakand in the NWFP on August 25, according to Daily Times. “Troops conducted a search operation in Taghan, Bishbanr near Gat and killed two Taliban, while another was killed and one arrested during a search operation in Asharbanr near Khawazakhela,” said a statement by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). The ISPR said 11 locals surrendered to Security Forces in Bar Shaur near Chuprial. The houses of three Taliban militants were also demolished in Manja.
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August - 28 
Six militants and a minor were killed when gunship helicopters targeted a hideout of militants in the Charbagh area of Swat District on August 28, The News reported. Acting on a tip-off, gunship helicopters targeted the base of militants near River Swat in the Charbagh area, killing six militants an
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Six militants and a minor were killed when gunship helicopters targeted a hideout of militants in the Charbagh area of Swat District on August 28, The News reported. Acting on a tip-off, gunship helicopters targeted the base of militants near River Swat in the Charbagh area, killing six militants and injuring several others. A press release issued by the Swat Media Cell said the base was being used as a launching pad for preparing suicide bombers and using them for carrying out terrorist activities in Kabal, Kanju and Mingora city. Sources said a minor, identified as Ayaz, son of Fazal Rabbi, was killed while Ma’ab and Sajjad Ali were injured when helicopters targeted militant hideouts in Charbagh.
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August - 29 
Security Forces (SFs) killed at least 18 Taliban militants, including six would-be suicide bombers, during the ongoing offensive against the Taliban in Swat on August 29, according to Daily Times. Helicopter gunships were called in after intelligence and locals said a suicide attack mastermind was p
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Security Forces (SFs) killed at least 18 Taliban militants, including six would-be suicide bombers, during the ongoing offensive against the Taliban in Swat on August 29, according to Daily Times. Helicopter gunships were called in after intelligence and locals said a suicide attack mastermind was present in the Chaharbagh town of Swat. "At least six would-be suicide bombers were killed in the shelling by helicopter gunships. The place was being used as launching pad for training suicide attackers," an army statement said. A military official in Mingora confirmed the strikes in the Mangaltan area of the town and the death toll, adding several Taliban militants were injured as well. The air raid on the training facility, located on a small island in the Swat River opposite the town of Chaharbagh, was conducted after local residents tipped off the SFs of its location, according to Lt Col Akhtar Abbas, the Army spokesman in Swat.
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August - 29 
The military sources said it continued search and clearance operations across Malakand and Swat. "Security forces carried out a search operation at Thana area and killed five terrorists during an exchange of fire," military sources added. Another Taliban militant was killed during an operation in Da
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The military sources said it continued search and clearance operations across Malakand and Swat. "Security forces carried out a search operation at Thana area and killed five terrorists during an exchange of fire," military sources added. Another Taliban militant was killed during an operation in Dandial.
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August - 30 
18 militants were killed and several others were arrested during the ongoing military operation in the Charbagh sub-division of Swat District on August 30, The News reported. Brigadier Tahir Hameed said search and clearance operations against the militants continued in Balash Banar, Gutt and Mangalt
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18 militants were killed and several others were arrested during the ongoing military operation in the Charbagh sub-division of Swat District on August 30, The News reported. Brigadier Tahir Hameed said search and clearance operations against the militants continued in Balash Banar, Gutt and Mangaltan areas during which 18 militants were killed and many others were arrested. He also said a large cache of food stuff and looted money was also recovered from the possession of the militants. According to the Swat Media Centre (SMC), a huge quantity of arms and ammunition was recovered from the militants’ hideouts during search and clearance operations in various areas of Charbagh. Several bombs were also defused, it added.
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August - 30 
At least 16 Police recruits were killed and 11 others sustained injuries on August 30 after a suicide bomber detonated explosives strapped to his body at the Mingora Police Station, Daily Times reported. The volunteers for the new community Police force were conducting drills in the yard adjacent to
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At least 16 Police recruits were killed and 11 others sustained injuries on August 30 after a suicide bomber detonated explosives strapped to his body at the Mingora Police Station, Daily Times reported. The volunteers for the new community Police force were conducting drills in the yard adjacent to the station when the attacker detonated his explosives, local Government administrator Atifur Rehman told The Associated Press. Authorities were investigating reports the attacker - possibly in uniform - might have hidden among the dozens of recruits, he said. “Initial investigations suggest the attacker climbed the small boundary wall and blew himself up, but there is also a report the suicide bomber was already inside,” he said. However, local Police chief Idrees Khan denied reports that the bomber was wearing a uniform and might have been one of the volunteers. Khan also blamed the attack on a decision to relax a daily curfew in the area for Ramzan.
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August - 31 
Security Forces (SFs) killed at least 15 Taliban militants in various clashes in the Swat District on August 31, Daily Times reported. One soldier was also killed in crossfire between the army and the Taliban. “The security forces conducted a search operation in Allahabad near Charbagh. In an exchan
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Security Forces (SFs) killed at least 15 Taliban militants in various clashes in the Swat District on August 31, Daily Times reported. One soldier was also killed in crossfire between the army and the Taliban. “The security forces conducted a search operation in Allahabad near Charbagh. In an exchange of fire with the terrorists, five Taliban and one soldier was killed,” an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said. The SFs also killed seven more Taliban militants and arrested 11 of them during a search operation in Maira. Further, three more Taliban militants were killed during an operation in Lundai Sarand. In addition, the SFs conducted search operations in Gulkanda and Aman Kot and arrested seven militants. In another search operation in Sangota and Ahingora Cham near Fatehpur, the army apprehended four militants.
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September - 1 
Security Forces killed 15 Taliban militants in fresh clashes in the Swat District on September 1, Daily Times reported. According to the Swat media centre, 15 militants were killed in clashes in Kokari and Jameel on the outskirts of Mingora, while two Security Force (SF) personnel were wounded.
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Security Forces killed 15 Taliban militants in fresh clashes in the Swat District on September 1, Daily Times reported. According to the Swat media centre, 15 militants were killed in clashes in Kokari and Jameel on the outskirts of Mingora, while two Security Force (SF) personnel were wounded.
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September - 3 
A militia (Qaumi Lashkar) killed three militants in an exchange of fire in the Kabal sub-division of the Swat District, while seven militants were arrested in the area during a search operation by the Security Forces (SFs) on September 3, The News reported. Sources said the militiamen traded fire wi
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A militia (Qaumi Lashkar) killed three militants in an exchange of fire in the Kabal sub-division of the Swat District, while seven militants were arrested in the area during a search operation by the Security Forces (SFs) on September 3, The News reported. Sources said the militiamen traded fire with the militants in the Galoch area in Kabal, killing three unidentified militants. Besides, bodies of two militants, identified as Rozi Khan and Ansar, shot dead by unknown persons, were recovered in the Panr and Haji Baba areas.
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September - 6 
According to Daily Times, the Security Forces (SFs) on September 6 killed three Taliban militants and arrested 12 others from various parts of Swat in the NWFP. “On a tip off, security forces conducted a search and cordon operation in Liluani near Alpurai. In an exchange of fire, three Taliban were
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According to Daily Times, the Security Forces (SFs) on September 6 killed three Taliban militants and arrested 12 others from various parts of Swat in the NWFP. “On a tip off, security forces conducted a search and cordon operation in Liluani near Alpurai. In an exchange of fire, three Taliban were killed and two were apprehended,” an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said
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September - 10 
At least 21 Taliban militants, including six foreign nationals, were killed and 14 others arrested by the troops at Swat in the NWFP on September 10, said officials and locals, reports Daily Times. Security sources said the Taliban militants were killed during a search operation in Banjot. According
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At least 21 Taliban militants, including six foreign nationals, were killed and 14 others arrested by the troops at Swat in the NWFP on September 10, said officials and locals, reports Daily Times. Security sources said the Taliban militants were killed during a search operation in Banjot. According to the sources, six of those killed are said to be Uzbeks holed up in a house. The Swat Media Centre confirmed 15 deaths in the area. The sources said there had been reports about the presence of senior Taliban ‘commanders’ in Banjot on the outskirts of Mingora.
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September - 12 
Five militants and a trooper were killed when the troops carried out a search operation at Samter near Banjot. One soldier was injured, while nine militants were arrested in the incident.
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Five militants and a trooper were killed when the troops carried out a search operation at Samter near Banjot. One soldier was injured, while nine militants were arrested in the incident.
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September - 12 
The Security Forces (SFs) shot dead eight Taliban militants, including three Afghans, and injured nine others during operations in Swat and Malakand areas of the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) on September 12, according to Daily Times. A security officer was also killed and another injured in t
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The Security Forces (SFs) shot dead eight Taliban militants, including three Afghans, and injured nine others during operations in Swat and Malakand areas of the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) on September 12, according to Daily Times. A security officer was also killed and another injured in the clashes, the ISPR said.
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September - 13 
Two Taliban militants and a soldier were killed at Kuz Bamakhela near Matta at Swat in NWFP, when troops conducting a search operation were attacked by the Taliban, reports daily Times.
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Two Taliban militants and a soldier were killed at Kuz Bamakhela near Matta at Swat in NWFP, when troops conducting a search operation were attacked by the Taliban, reports daily Times.
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September - 14 
At least 27 Taliban militants were killed in clashes with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Malakand area of NWFP on September 14, said official sources, reports Daily Times. The sources said that about 15 Taliban militants were killed in clashes in Charbagh. The dead bodies of four Taliban militants
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At least 27 Taliban militants were killed in clashes with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Malakand area of NWFP on September 14, said official sources, reports Daily Times. The sources said that about 15 Taliban militants were killed in clashes in Charbagh. The dead bodies of four Taliban militants were also found from Charbagh, said officials. The sources said that Taliban fleeing Batkhela clashed with troops in Derai Jolgraham. At least eight Taliban militants were reportedly killed in that clash. A trooper was also killed in the fighting.
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September - 16 
A top Taliban ‘commander’, identified as Sher Muhammad Qasab, who was wanted for slaughtering Security Forces, was arrested and three of his sons killed by troops in the ongoing counter-insurgency operation at Chaharbagh of Swat District in NWFP on September 16, reports Daily Times. “Wanted terroris
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A top Taliban ‘commander’, identified as Sher Muhammad Qasab, who was wanted for slaughtering Security Forces, was arrested and three of his sons killed by troops in the ongoing counter-insurgency operation at Chaharbagh of Swat District in NWFP on September 16, reports Daily Times. “Wanted terrorist commander Sher Muhammad Qasab, whose duty was to behead security personnel and anti-Taliban civilians and carried a head money of Rs 10 million, was arrested during an operation. Qasab was captured injured,” the military said in a statement. Qasab’s arrest followed earlier arrest of Muslim Khan and Mehmood Khan, two of his associates and close aides of Swat Taliban ‘chief’ Maulana Fazlullah. An Army official told AFP that Qasab “was running a slaughter centre at Chaharbagh where he himself used to slaughter opponents and security personnel.”
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September - 19 
Five passengers were killed when Taliban militants opened fire on a vehicle in Swat of North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) on September 19, according to Daily Times. “Five passengers were killed near Jerona village in Malakand due to the Taliban’s unprovoked firing on a pick-up van,” according to a
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Five passengers were killed when Taliban militants opened fire on a vehicle in Swat of North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) on September 19, according to Daily Times. “Five passengers were killed near Jerona village in Malakand due to the Taliban’s unprovoked firing on a pick-up van,” according to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
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September - 20 
Troops killed eight Taliban militants and arrested 48 others at Swat in NWFP, reports Daily Times. Among those arrested was also a first cousin of former Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan, who is already in custody.
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Troops killed eight Taliban militants and arrested 48 others at Swat in NWFP, reports Daily Times. Among those arrested was also a first cousin of former Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan, who is already in custody.
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September - 24 
Troops killed eight Taliban militants while two volunteers of a local lashkar (militia) were killed during operations in the Swat and Malakand areas of NWFP, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on September 24, reports Daily Times. “Eight terrorists were killed by security forces in the
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Troops killed eight Taliban militants while two volunteers of a local lashkar (militia) were killed during operations in the Swat and Malakand areas of NWFP, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on September 24, reports Daily Times. “Eight terrorists were killed by security forces in the Palai area near Dargai on Thursday. Two security forces personnel were also injured in the firing,” the ISPR said. It said the Taliban attacked the Security Force (SF) personnel in Sar Colony and killed two lashkar members.
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September - 25 
Troops arrested 13 Taliban militants and 57 others surrendered before them at Swat in NWFP on September 25, reports Daily Times. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Security Forces (SFs) conducted a search-and-clearance operation in Rema near Bar Shaur and arrested nine Taliban
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Troops arrested 13 Taliban militants and 57 others surrendered before them at Swat in NWFP on September 25, reports Daily Times. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Security Forces (SFs) conducted a search-and-clearance operation in Rema near Bar Shaur and arrested nine Taliban militants, while another four were arrested from Imam Dheri. "Forty-four terrorists surrendered themselves at Kanju," the ISPR said. It said six Taliban militants surrendered at Sangota, three at Devolai and another four surrendered at Chuprial. Also, while acting on information provided by arrested terrorist Abu Faraj, the SFs launched a search operation in Mahak area near Shadand Banda and recovered four improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and a water boiler packed with explosives. "Faraj also disclosed that he was regularly receiving Rs 150,000 as salary from Swat Taliban chief Maulana Fazlullah," the ISPR said.
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October - 2 
Three militants were killed in a search operation at Zulamkot-Serai of Swat District in NWFP on October 2, according to Daily Times. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said the Security Forces (SFs) also conducted search operations in Shah Dheri and arrested local commander Rehmat,
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Three militants were killed in a search operation at Zulamkot-Serai of Swat District in NWFP on October 2, according to Daily Times. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said the Security Forces (SFs) also conducted search operations in Shah Dheri and arrested local commander Rehmat, besides arresting five militants at Shahid Khapa near Peochar and Sarsani.
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October - 4 
The army has killed nine more Taliban militants – including three key commanders –in the ongoing military operation in Swat, said officials on October 4, Daily Times reported. According to the Swat Media Centre, six militants – including three commanders identified as Kota Younas, Noor Amin and Fa
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The army has killed nine more Taliban militants – including three key commanders –in the ongoing military operation in Swat, said officials on October 4, Daily Times reported. According to the Swat Media Centre, six militants – including three commanders identified as Kota Younas, Noor Amin and Fazal Rabi – were killed in a clash with troops in Banjar village. The troops also killed three Taliban militants in the Bazdara area of Malakand. A Lashkar (militia) member was also killed in Bazdara.
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October - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have killed six militants, including commander Nisar, in the Swat Valley on October 7, The News reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said: “Important terrorist commander Nisar alias Ghazi Baba from Matta Tehsil has been killed this morning in Biha Val
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Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have killed six militants, including commander Nisar, in the Swat Valley on October 7, The News reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said: “Important terrorist commander Nisar alias Ghazi Baba from Matta Tehsil has been killed this morning in Biha Valley.” Nisar was carrying head money of PKR 10 million, the ISPR said, adding that he was involved in terrorist activities in Peuchar and Matta. Nisar was a member of the Taliban central shura and a close aide of Maulana Fazlullah. The ISPR said Nisar was involved in the killing of SF personnel and local elders. It said his son, whose name was not disclosed, had been arrested.
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October - 8 
AFP reported that the bullet-riddled bodies of 15 suspected Taliban militants were found in Swat on October 8, according to Daily Times. "I can confirm that 15 bodies were found today, and our information is that they are Taliban… They might have been the victims of infighting among militant groups
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AFP reported that the bullet-riddled bodies of 15 suspected Taliban militants were found in Swat on October 8, according to Daily Times. "I can confirm that 15 bodies were found today, and our information is that they are Taliban… They might have been the victims of infighting among militant groups or killed by local people," Army spokesman Major Mushtaq Khan told AFP.
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October - 9 
49 persons, including a woman and seven children, were killed and 90 others were injured when a suicide attacker detonated his explosives-laden car at the crowded Soekarno Chowk in Khyber Bazaar in Peshawar, capital of NWFP, on October 9, The News reported. A Police official said that people were bu
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49 persons, including a woman and seven children, were killed and 90 others were injured when a suicide attacker detonated his explosives-laden car at the crowded Soekarno Chowk in Khyber Bazaar in Peshawar, capital of NWFP, on October 9, The News reported. A Police official said that people were busy in routine activities when a suicide bomber detonated the explosives laden in his car. Many of those killed and injured were passengers of a mini-bus that was passing through the area at the time of the blast. Seven children, many of them schoolboys, and a woman, were among those killed. The blast destroyed around 30 vehicles and partially damaged over 60 shops in the nearby markets. Windowpanes of hundreds of shops and offices were also reportedly destroyed. Among those killed or injured were patients and their attendants going or coming out of the nearby Lady Reading Hospital, the biggest public sector hospital in the NWFP. An official of the bomb disposal unit (BDU) estimated that around 50 kg of high-intensity explosives had been loaded in the car, being driven by the suicide bomber, while another official said the explosives were around 100 kg. “As the explosives were loaded in the doors and side cavities, it caused more damage to the nearby buildings rather than creating a huge crater in the ground,” a BDU official said. There were reports that the bomber attempted to reach the NWFP Assembly building through Sher Shah Suri Road but was not allowed by the Policemen near the Peshawar Central Prison. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Malik Naveed termed the attack a reaction to the ongoing military operations in Swat and parts of the FATA. The Deputy Medical Superintendent at Lady Reading Hospital, Sahib Gul, said the blast killed 50 people and wounded 120 others, 22 of them critically. Dr Gul said the death toll could increase, adding that most of the dead were beyond recognition. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the bombing.
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October - 13 
In the Swat District, Security Forces said on October 13 that they had killed five more Taliban militants and arrested five others. In addition, at least 33 more Taliban militants are reported to have surrendered to the SFs.
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In the Swat District, Security Forces said on October 13 that they had killed five more Taliban militants and arrested five others. In addition, at least 33 more Taliban militants are reported to have surrendered to the SFs.
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October - 22 
Security Forces (SFs) on October 22 claimed to have killed an important Taliban ‘commander’ in the Banpur Sar area while three bodies, believed to be of militants, were found dumped in Barikot in Swat valley, The News reported. Villagers said unknown persons had killed three suspected militants and
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Security Forces (SFs) on October 22 claimed to have killed an important Taliban ‘commander’ in the Banpur Sar area while three bodies, believed to be of militants, were found dumped in Barikot in Swat valley, The News reported. Villagers said unknown persons had killed three suspected militants and dumped their bodies in the Ghazi Kandao area of Barikot. Two slain men were identified as Abdul Hameed and Bakht Zada while the identity of the third one could not be ascertained. In addition, a press release of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) claimed that the SFs killed an important Taliban ‘commander’, identified as Iqbal alias Islam, during a search and clearance operation in Banpur Sar. It also said a large quantity of grenades, ammunition and equipment were recovered.
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October - 26 
According to The News, eight bodies of suspected militants were recovered in the Swat District on October 26. Four bodies were reportedly found dumped in the Khwazakhela area, official sources said.
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According to The News, eight bodies of suspected militants were recovered in the Swat District on October 26. Four bodies were reportedly found dumped in the Khwazakhela area, official sources said.
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November - 6 
Eight militants were killed and four were arrested during search operations in the Swat District on November 6, Dawn reported. According to the Swat Media Centre, Security Forces (SFs) conducted search operations in the Dakorak area of Charbagh sub-division early in the morning. During an exchange o
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Eight militants were killed and four were arrested during search operations in the Swat District on November 6, Dawn reported. According to the Swat Media Centre, Security Forces (SFs) conducted search operations in the Dakorak area of Charbagh sub-division early in the morning. During an exchange of fire with troops, local Taliban leader Fida Hussain and his four aides, Latif, Arsal Khan, Mohammad Anwar and Roshan, were killed. Troops also seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition. A military spokesman said that the Fida Hussain group was wanted in cases of looting a bank’s van, killing of a security guard and attacks on the SFs in Charbagh, Khwazakhela and Alam Gunj. In another encounter, militant leader Fazal Maabud was killed and his unnamed associate was injured. In the Kabal sub-division, troops killed suspected militants Abdul Wali and Bakht Sher in a clash.
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November - 14 
Troops killed 13 Taliban militants in two separate clashes in Swat in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on November 14 Daily Times reported. Five terrorists were killed after a group of Taliban militants ambushed a military convoy
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Troops killed 13 Taliban militants in two separate clashes in Swat in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on November 14 Daily Times reported. Five terrorists were killed after a group of Taliban militants ambushed a military convoy near Totakan village, while, another eight Taliban militants were killed during a search operation in a forest near Mangaltan village. Meanwhile, a local military spokesman said that the soldiers also seized a large number of arms and ammunition. The death toll could not be verified independently.
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November - 15 
On November 15, the troops killed 12 more militants in two different areas of the valley. Four militants were killed in a gunfight in the Shamozai Gharai area. In addition, eight bodies were recovered from Karakar, a mountain connecting the Swat and Buner Districts, while 14 bodies were found in the
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On November 15, the troops killed 12 more militants in two different areas of the valley. Four militants were killed in a gunfight in the Shamozai Gharai area. In addition, eight bodies were recovered from Karakar, a mountain connecting the Swat and Buner Districts, while 14 bodies were found in the Gulibagh area. The bodies dumped in Karakar and Gulibagh areas were stated to be of militants. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said 12 militants were killed in Karakar Banda, Ilam Saand, Ashar Banr and Gari Shamozai. It said the militants were killed during a search operation. The ISPR said two suspected militants were arrested from Shalpin and seven others surrendered to the SFs in Charbagh, Roria and Zarakhela. There was no mention in the ISPR press release about the bodies recovered from the Gulibagh area.
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November - 15 
Twelve more militants were killed in clashes with the Security Forces (SFs) in Karakar and Shamozai Gharai while 14 bodies were found dumped in Charbagh’s Gulibagh area in the Swat Valley on November 15, The News reported. It was the second consecutive day that clashes between the SFs and militants
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Twelve more militants were killed in clashes with the Security Forces (SFs) in Karakar and Shamozai Gharai while 14 bodies were found dumped in Charbagh’s Gulibagh area in the Swat Valley on November 15, The News reported. It was the second consecutive day that clashes between the SFs and militants were reported from Swat District. Eight casualties of militants were reported from Charbagh on November 14 when the SFs claimed killing them in a clash during a search operation in the Ashar Banr and Nala areas.
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November - 16 
The Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have killed four militants near Gulibagh in the Swat District while the body of a militant ‘commander’ was found dumped in the Sambat area of Matta sub-division, The News reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the troops conducted a search oper
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The Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have killed four militants near Gulibagh in the Swat District while the body of a militant ‘commander’ was found dumped in the Sambat area of Matta sub-division, The News reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the troops conducted a search operation in Roria near the Gulibagh area of Charbagh. It said the SFs confronted the militants during the action and killed four of them. Four militants, according to the ISPR, were arrested from Tiligram in Swat and Dargai in the Malakand Agency. Sources said the bullet-riddled body of Ahmad Jan alias Tor Lala was found dumped on a roadside in Sambat after unidentified men killed him. Ahmad Jan was among the ‘commanders’ of the Swat militants wanted by the SFs in numerous acts of terror in the area, the sources said. Further, official sources said that during a search in the Sir Tiligram area SFs recovered a huge quantity of explosives and other material used in making bombs. They said the seized explosives included 23 homemade bombs.
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November - 18 
Six more bodies of suspected militants were found dumped in various areas of Swat Valley on November 18, The News reported. Those whose bodies were found also included a close aide to the slain deputy leader of the Swat Taliban Maulana Shah Dauran. The corpse of Ihsanullah was found dumped in the fi
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Six more bodies of suspected militants were found dumped in various areas of Swat Valley on November 18, The News reported. Those whose bodies were found also included a close aide to the slain deputy leader of the Swat Taliban Maulana Shah Dauran. The corpse of Ihsanullah was found dumped in the fields in Kokarai locality of Mingora. The body of another militant, identified as Shamakhel, was recovered from a roadside in Charbagh. Local sources said four bodies of suspected militants were found in the Gorra area situated on the border with Dir District.
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November - 24 
According to The News, three militants were killed and an equal number of them were arrested in two separate incidents in the Swat District of NWFP on November 24. Official sources said the Security Forces (SFs) clashed with a group of militants in the Kokarai area on the outskirts of Mingora city,
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According to The News, three militants were killed and an equal number of them were arrested in two separate incidents in the Swat District of NWFP on November 24. Official sources said the Security Forces (SFs) clashed with a group of militants in the Kokarai area on the outskirts of Mingora city, killing three militants. In another incident, the SFs arrested three unidentified militants during a search operation at Gumbar Mera in the suburb of the city.
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November - 25 
The Security Forces (SFs) on November 25 killed three militants in Swat, Daily Times reported. According to an Inter-Services Public Relations statement, "Security forces carried out a search operation at Bar Kandao and killed three terrorists." The SFs, on a tip-off, carried out a search operation
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The Security Forces (SFs) on November 25 killed three militants in Swat, Daily Times reported. According to an Inter-Services Public Relations statement, "Security forces carried out a search operation at Bar Kandao and killed three terrorists." The SFs, on a tip-off, carried out a search operation in Gumbat Maira near Kokarai and arrested four terrorists, while five others surrendered in Roringar. During a clearance operation in Bangi Wala, the SFs defused 10 improvised explosive devices (IED) and also seized a heavy cache of weapons. They also defused 12 IEDs along the Tanai-Jandola Road. The SFs are also reported to have completed a search operation of area around Khasadar Ridge near Barwand.
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December - 1 
Dr. Shamsher Ali Khan, the Awami National Party legislator in the NWFP Assembly from Swat, was killed and 13 persons were injured in a suicide attack in his house in the Dherai area of Kabal sub-division on December 1, Daily Times reported. A man with explosives strapped to his body walked unchallen
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Dr. Shamsher Ali Khan, the Awami National Party legislator in the NWFP Assembly from Swat, was killed and 13 persons were injured in a suicide attack in his house in the Dherai area of Kabal sub-division on December 1, Daily Times reported. A man with explosives strapped to his body walked unchallenged into the grounds of Khan’s house and blew himself up, killing the legislator, sources said. According to witnesses, the suicide bomber entered Khan’s hujra (guest house) with other people to greet the legislator and as he got closer to the target he blew himself up, AFP reported. “The MPA [Member of Provincial Assembly] was killed in a suicide attack,” the Kabal Deputy Superintendent of Police, Hussain Badshah, said, adding that the MPA had been given two Policemen for security while eight personal security guards were protecting him. The Security Forces are reported to have imposed a curfew in the area and started a search operation. His injured brothers, Shaukat Ali Khan and Wakeel Khan, were earlier kidnapped by the militants when the military Operation Rah-e-Rast was launched in the District, The News reported. However, they were released later but the militants killed his nephew.
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December - 6 
Five militants, including local ‘commander’ Gul Maula, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the Dangram area in the suburbs of Mingora city of Swat in North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 6, according to The News. Sources said ‘commander’ Gul Maula and his four accomp
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Five militants, including local ‘commander’ Gul Maula, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in the Dangram area in the suburbs of Mingora city of Swat in North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 6, according to The News. Sources said ‘commander’ Gul Maula and his four accomplices, identified as Tariq, Khadim Shah, Muhammad Ali and Ejaz, were killed during an encounter with SFs.
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December - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) killed four Taliban militants and arrested two others in the ongoing military operations in Swat of North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 11, according to Daily Times.
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Security Forces (SFs) killed four Taliban militants and arrested two others in the ongoing military operations in Swat of North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 11, according to Daily Times.
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December - 14 
The Security Forces (SFs) killed four Taliban militants during a search operation at Najigram in Swat of North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 14, according to Daily times.
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The Security Forces (SFs) killed four Taliban militants during a search operation at Najigram in Swat of North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 14, according to Daily times.
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December - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) killed four Taliban militants in the ongoing operation Rah-e-Nijat in the Totakna area of Swat District in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 21, according to Daily Times.
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Security Forces (SFs) killed four Taliban militants in the ongoing operation Rah-e-Nijat in the Totakna area of Swat District in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 21, according to Daily Times.
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December - 22 
The Security Forces (SFs) killed four militants in Karakar area of the Swat District. According to the Swat Media Centre, a group of militants were attempting to enter Buner from Swat when Security personnel intercepted them, resulting in an encounter. Two soldiers were also injured in the exchange
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The Security Forces (SFs) killed four militants in Karakar area of the Swat District. According to the Swat Media Centre, a group of militants were attempting to enter Buner from Swat when Security personnel intercepted them, resulting in an encounter. Two soldiers were also injured in the exchange of fire. The SFs recovered two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), two Klashnikovs, wireless sets and a sub-machine gun from the possession of the slain militants.
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December - 31 
The Security Forces (SFs) killed four Taliban militants during a search-and-clearance operation in Bangai Banda near Barikot of Swat in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 31, according to Daily Times. SFs also arrested 26 suspects, while four others surrendered to SFs.
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The Security Forces (SFs) killed four Taliban militants during a search-and-clearance operation in Bangai Banda near Barikot of Swat in North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on December 31, according to Daily Times. SFs also arrested 26 suspects, while four others surrendered to SFs.
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