where terrorists hibernated with their hostages.
sting operation was conducted following credible intelligence
averted a kidnap attempt by a violent extremist and insurgent group
also foiled a kidnap attempt on the Headmaster of a primary school
the gallant troops conducted a search in their hideout
at flushing out criminal elements
engaged the armed gang in a fire fight
a significant number of illicit firearms and related equipment were recovered
swift and decisive operation
forced the bandits to abandon their three abducted victims
