Pakistani security forces storm Taliban chief's stronghold
Islamabad |Friday, 2009 4:35:05 PM IST
 

Pakistani security forces have fought their way into Makeen, which is the stronghold of the country's Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud, during the ongoing operations against terrorists in South Waziristan.

The security forces have successfully entered Makeen area, Geo News reported Friday.

Five hideouts were destroyed and two militants were killed in a fierce battle.

Fighter jets, gunship helicopters and heavy artillery pounded the positions of the militants.

The Taliban guerrillas were fleeing to neighbouring North Waziristan, Kurram Agency and Orakzai Agency, the report said.

The Pakistani Army has stepped up its assault in mountainous South Waziristan against the heavily-armed Taliban fighters who are putting up a stiff resistance.

The country has been witnessing a spate of terror strikes, including powerful bombings. Over 200 people have been killed in the terror attacks.

The Taliban have vowed to retaliate over the US drone strikes, one of which had killed the previous Taliban chief Baitullah Mehsud in early August.

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2009-11-06-15:22:08 (IANS)

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