Focus on IDPs return

Published: June 09, 2009

ISLAMABAD - Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Rao
Qamar Suleman Monday visited Mingora, Swat and discussed matters relating to the ongoing operation and
post-operation with field commanders.
General Officer Commanding briefed them in detail on the current operations and the future consolidation/hold
strategy, according to ISPR. The Commissioner Malakand also briefed them on the emerging civil plan for the
Malakand division. The Army Chief directed the General Officer Commanding to focus on return of IDPs in
peace and security, preparing contingency plan for this crucial part of post-operational stage. Later, Kayani and
Rao met troops and freely exchanged views with them. They appreciated their high morale. Kayani thanked Rao
for effective Air support during all phases of the operation. Rao announced establishment of a water purification
plant in Mingora.
Earlier, on arrival in the area, the Corps Commander received the Army Chief and the Air Chief.
Agencies add:The Army Chief said the military will focus on the rehabilitation of the affected people as soon as
the operation is over, adding an effective plan would be hammered out for protection of people returning home in
Swat and other trouble-hit areas.

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