He said from 450 to 500 militants, equipped with latest weapons, were present in various parts of Buner and they were constantly receiving arms, money and sophisticated communication system from unknown resources.
He said there was no proof of involvement of a foreign hand in militancy, but there were reports that money, arms and ammunition and telecommunication systems had been provided to them.
The ISPR DG said jet fighters of the Pakistan Air Force were also taking part in the operation. He, however, added that the government would not allow anyone to challenge the writ of the government.
He said the operation was meant to flush out the militants from Buner. He added that the operation in Lower Dir, which started on Sunday, had been completed. “The operation in Dir has successfully been completed, during which 70 to 75 militants were killed,” he said. Ten personnel of the security forces were martyred during the operation.
During the press conference, Maj-Gen Abbas arranged various tele-conversations, which were intercepted through intelligence means. The recording of the conversations between militant commanders, including those of Maulvi Fazlullah, were played.
Responding to a question about a statement of US General Mike Mullen, the ISPR DG said they had full confidence in their capabilities. “We know our abilities as how to deal with the threats from inside and from the neighbour,” he said.
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