| GEO Pakistan | | Security forces enter into Makeen | Updated at: 1245 PST, Friday, November 06, 2009
 WANA: Security forces have entered into Hakimullah Mehsud’s stronghold Makeen during ongoing operation against militants in South Waziristan.
According to sources, forces have successfully entered into Makeen area, a stronghold of Hakimullah Mehsud. Five hideouts have been destroyed whereas two militants killed in the action.
At least 11 militants have been killed and eight injured during operation in Ladha, Makeen and Sararogha areas.
Fighter jets, gunship helicopters and heavy artillery pounding militants positions. Nine militants were killed and eight wounded in the action. Militants are fleeing to North Waziristan, Kurram Agency and Orakzai Agency because of operation.
Meanwhile, security has beefed up in Kurram Agency and Pak-Afghan border has been sealed for three days.
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