INDIAN FRONTIER FIGHTING.
-SUBMISSION OF THE MOHMANDS. THE CAMPAIGN CLOSED. Calcutta, May 20. General Willcocks lms destroyed a grout doul of Molimand property, including the residence of End Mullah, the chief leader of the revolt. Ho also dispersed a gathering of 2000 Utman-la-ls, opposite Karegha, with a, few rounds of shell, after a sharp fight with some fanatics, of whom fifty were killed.
The campaign has nearly closed, It is expected the cost will be £200,000.
All the Mohmiuuls have submitted. The Indian Government is preparing a stringent Press Bill. The Utmankel tribesmen have lost a hundred men in the recent fighting. They tendered their submission, offering to pay for any fino demand. They numbered 3000. Their position was easily taken by the 53rd Sikhs, who seized the crests of the lulls. " Tho tribesmen were exposed to shrapnel, Maxims, and magazine rillo tiro.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 134, 28 May 1908, Page 2
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143INDIAN FRONTIER FIGHTING. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 134, 28 May 1908, Page 2
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