Taliban cave network found in Pakistan

Published: 9:05AM GMT 03 March 2010

Previous of Images Next 75 internal and unfamiliar militants were killed in the conflict Photo: AFP/GETTY IMAGES Commanders gave reporters a guided debate of the bastion, that one ubiquitous pronounced numbered 156 caves grown over five to 7 years Photo: AFP/GETTY IMAGES Pakistani soldiers mount ensure outward a cavern formidable close to the Afghan Pakistan limit Photo: AFP/GETTY IMAGES

The tunnels, that are thought to have been combined over five to 7 years, were forged in to perfect stone inside of perspective of the snow-capped peaks of eastern Afghanistan.

The network was found during an descent opposite Islamist militants in the country"s semi-autonomous genealogical areas in that 75 militants were killed.

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Maj Gen Tariq Khan pronounced the caves served as a key belligerent domicile until infantry overran the formidable in the offensive.

"There were Egyptians, Uzbeks, Chechens and Afghans killed in the operation," he said.

Bedding together with pillows and mattresses were found in the caves in Damadola, in the Bajaur genealogical region, suggesting inhabitants had camped out for poignant periods.

Maj Gen Khan added: "Al-Qaeda was there. They had assigned the ridges. There were 156 caves written as a defensive complex.

"We have right away privileged this area compartment the Afghan border, troops operation is in the last stages and policing has been started."

He pronounced 75 militants were killed, 76 arrested and 364 forced to obey in the operation.