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Orakzai Jirga: militants vacate occupied Sikhs' houses
[Geo News] Militants have left 10 houses of local Sikhs after 2 days of occupation following a Jirga in Qasimkhel area of Lower Orakzai Agency.

According to sources 35 Sikh families have been living in Qasimkhel area for many past years. The local militants occupied 10 houses of Sikh two days ago and held took their head Kalak Singh hostage.

After the incident a reconciliatory Jirga was held with the efforts of local elders. As a result the militants released Kalak Singh and left occupation of the houses.
Posted by: Fred 2009-04-16
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