SLAMABAD, Aug 8 (APP): The security forces are continuing search and clearance operation in Swat and Malakand and apprehended 17 terror suspects while three others voluntarily surrendered. According to ISPR here on Saturday, among those arrested also included Dr Muhammad Rasul Khan a government employee at Batkhela Hospital who allegedly was playing role of a facilitator and harborer of terrorist, and an Afghan national.

As per details, three terrorists voluntarily surrendered to security forces along with weapons at Arambagh, while nine others were apprehended from Sambat near Matta, Shangwatai and Bodigram.

Security forces apprehended four suspects from Chankulai Churlak Sar and recovered two rifles from their possession.

In search operation at Sar China near Charbagh security forces recovered stolen golden ornaments from the house of terrorist commander Khatmula.

Two other terrorists were apprehended from Bodigram near Matta and Bar Bamakhela.

So far, 246,439 cash cards have been distributed amongst the IDPs of Malakand while 12 trucks of rations have been distributed amongst the IDPs of DI Khan and 8 trucks of relief items among the IDPs of Malakand.