Seven terrorists were apprehended and huge cache of arms, ammunition and equipment was recovered during search operation in northwestern Pakistan's Malakand division during last 24 hours, according to an army press release.

During search operation in general area Shamozai Mines in Swat valley of Malakand, three tunnels approximately 50-60 meters long were found. Security forces also recovered 15 rifles, 3 pistols, 5mortar shells and plenty of ammunition and bullet proof jackets.

Security forces arrested six terrorists during search operation at Mangaltan valley, and recovered a large number of weapons, the statement said.

During search operation in Dangram and Kokarai, a known terrorist of the area Sher Alam surrendered himself to security forces on Friday.

Security forces continued relief activities while eight trucks of rations items and relief goods as well as 66,621 cash cards were distributed amongst the Internally Displaced Persons of Malakand Division.

Source: Xinhua