These were situated on the lower slope of a steep and ragged hill, near enough to give support to each other, and protected by rocky spurs.

The inhabitants sallied out to attack, but were checked by the appearance of our cavalry.

The force then pressed forward to the high jungle.
It was evident that the spurs on either side must be captured, before the village could be stormed.

The Guides were ordered to clear the spur to the left, the 31st Punjab Infantry and the Dogras the centre ridge between the two hills, while the West Kents advanced straight up the hill.
The Guides dashed up the hill with a wild yell.

This so intimidated the tribesmen that, after firing a volley so wild that not a single man was wounded in the attacking column, they fled in a panic.
The Punjabis, on the other hill, were stubbornly fighting their way.