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| 'Suicide bomber' among 10 held in Swat, Malakand |
| 2009-09-24 |
| Security forces on Wednesday arrested a would-be suicide bomber, and nine suspected Taliban and recovered ammunition from them. According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement, 14 Taliban also surrendered during search operations in last 24 hours in Swat and Malakand. According to the ISPR, the security forces conducted a search operation in Kanatai and Gamsar during which two Taliban, including Muhammad Amin Qari, a terrorist who played a major role in the murder of Pir Samiul Haq, were apprehended. "An amount of Rs 44,000 were also recovered from the suspects," the statement said. The security forces also conducted a search operation in Rema, 1.5 kilometres north of Barshaur, and discovered a 15-foot-long tunnel inside a house. It said 14 Taliban surrendered to the forces at Bar Shaur, handing in their two submachine guns and two double-barrel shotguns. "Seven terrorists surrendered to the security forces at Devolai, Salhand and Shah Dheri," the ISPR said. The security forces also conducted a search operation in Kanju and apprehended a would-be suicide bomber, Ehsan. On Tuesday, the security forces conducted search operations in Shin Khad and apprehended five Taliban including local terrorist commander Muhammad Zaman. "They also found four inter-connected tunnels along with shell proof bunkers at Plakan near Biakand. Each tunnel is eight meters in length," it added. The ISPR said the forces conducted a search operation in Garai Kalle village and arrested one terrorist. "The security forces conducted a search operation in Kuz Bamakhela and apprehended two terrorists," it added. The security forces also apprehended three Afghan nationals near Malakand Fort. Kohat: Meanwhile, Kohat police arrested 12 suspects on the eve of Eidul Fitr and recovered large quantities of explosives in the Kohat Development Authority area. During search operations in Kohat Garrison and city area, 12 suspects were arrested by police and were shifted to unknown place for investigation. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 "Would be suicide bomber. Reminds me of the old joke about the chicken Kamakazi pilot who flew 37 missions. |
| Posted by: Redneck Jim 2009-09-24 13:45 |