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Forces foil suicide plot, seize explosives
Security forces seized a huge quantity of explosives and some suicide jackets from a vehicle in the Khwazakhela area of Swat on Tuesday, sources said. The explosives, planned for use in a suicide bombing, were recovered from a Land Cruiser jeep during a joint raid by police and army troops at Bandai in the afternoon. The raid was conducted on the basis of intelligence reports about the presence of arms and ammunition in a vehicle, Swat Media Centre spokesman Hasan Jan told Daily Times. The troops also raided the house of local Taliban commander Idrees and recovered 25,000 in Afghan currency. Suspects: The spokesman said security forces did not target Taliban positions on Monday night. However, residents said the Manja and Namal areas were targeted and some 60 suspects were arrested. Meanwhile, the houses of two Fazlullah commanders were razed by troops. Security forces also raided a hospital run by militants in Ningolai and arrested its owner. Posted by: Fred 2007-12-19 |
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