Security forces have cleared two strongholds of terrorists in Rajgal Valley of Khyber Agency, a statement issued by the military’s media wing said on Sunday.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Spinkai top dominating Saprai Pass and Star Kille have been secured.
Two major passes entering inside Pakistan from Afghanistan have been secured and effectively dominated by Pakistan Army.
“Terrorists hideouts are being targeted by artillery and army aviation,” said IGFC Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa North Maj-Gen Shaheen operational commander Operation Khyber-IV.
“Operation is progressing as planned. Terrorists are on the run,” he added.
The Pakistan flag fluttered 12,000 feet above sea level, on the Brekh Muhammad Kandao peak in the rugged Rajgal Valley of Khyber Agency, much sooner than anticipated after Pakistani forces completed Phase-I of Operation Khyber-IV, security officials said on Saturday.