Forces capture militants stronghold
Bureau Report

PESHAWAR—The security forces along with volunteers Thursday morning took over the control of the headquarters of militants Darul Uloom Charbagh and the police station without any resistance by the miscreants who are on the retreat.
According to a release of Media Information Centre Mingora, Swat, the notables, volunteers and large number of people welcomed the security forces and hoisted the nation flags. The general public praised the gallant actions and kind conduct of the security forces, it added.
The security forces moved towards Charbagh and took over the control of police post at Chargagh it added. No resistance was faced by the security forces en-route, it further added.
During the search and move operation, security forces came across unmanned bunkers on Mangalore Bridge. They also recovered huge quantity of local wine and liquor during the search. The headquarters of militant at Darul Uloom Charbagh was also cleared and taken over by the security forces. As many as three miscreants were apprehended by the FC from Bariam and Ayub Bridge Check post. Reportedly they were involved in terrorist activities. Security forces also distributed, ration, sweets amongst the populace. Earlier Corps Commander along with GOC monitored the operation and had a aerial view of the area.
The Armed Forces are the guardian of national integrity and a symbol of unity of Pakistan and with the support of the people are fully capable to meet all challenges to security of the country, said General Tariq Majid, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee meeting while chairing Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee here Thursday.