The force then returned to Malakand, where it remained for two months.
Two tribes yet remained to be dealt with, namely the Bulas and Chamlas.

Both refused to comply with the reasonable terms imposed upon them, by the government, for their complicity in the rebellion.
The force selected for their punishment consisted of two brigades, under General Meiklejohn and General Jeffreys.

These advanced to the assault on the Tangi Pass.

The Guides, 31st Punjabis, three squadrons of the Bengal Lancers, and two squadrons of the Guide cavalry were sent to Rustam, a place which threatened three passes leading into Buner.

The enemy, being thus compelled to watch all three routes, were prevented from assembling in any force.
Sir Bindon Blood encamped the two brigades on Thursday, the 6th of January, at the mouth of the Tangi Pass.