Chief
of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani paid tribute to the
officers and soldiers who laid down their lives while fighting against
terrorists in Mohmand Agency. He was addressing the troops at Wali Dad Top, near Pak-Afghan border during his visit to Mohmand Agency, says a press release of ISPR issued here. The COAS attributed the success to the outstanding combat skills and high morale of the armed forces and FC. He also praised the joint operations of Pakistan Army and Pakistan Air Force for the clearance of Suran Sector.
General Kayani also met the
Mishrans (notables) of Mohmand Agency and thanked them for their
wholehearted support to the military operations.
He emphasized the need for the tribes to take full responsibility and effective control for ensuring sustainable peace in their area.
He directed the military and civil authorities to extend all possible support to the returning IDPs.
Malik Subedar Safi, the representative of local Mishrans, thanked the COAS and acknowledged the sacrifices of the Army in flushing out the terrorists.
Mishrans also appreciated the efforts of Political Agent in restoring the old system of tribal administration as per their Riwaj.
The COAS was informed that over 1500 terrorists have surrendered to the Political Agent and are being dealt in accordance with the FCR.
Troops also destroyed seven factories of IEDs in the area.
During the Mohmand operations, 69 officers and soldiers embraced shahadat and 231 were injured (including 41 critical injuries).
He emphasized the need for the tribes to take full responsibility and effective control for ensuring sustainable peace in their area.
He directed the military and civil authorities to extend all possible support to the returning IDPs.
Malik Subedar Safi, the representative of local Mishrans, thanked the COAS and acknowledged the sacrifices of the Army in flushing out the terrorists.
Mishrans also appreciated the efforts of Political Agent in restoring the old system of tribal administration as per their Riwaj.
The COAS was informed that over 1500 terrorists have surrendered to the Political Agent and are being dealt in accordance with the FCR.
Troops also destroyed seven factories of IEDs in the area.
During the Mohmand operations, 69 officers and soldiers embraced shahadat and 231 were injured (including 41 critical injuries).
The COAS was accompanied by Corps Commander Peshawar,Lieutenant General Asif Yasin Malik and IGFC Major General Nadir Zeb. APP
