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| Would-be bomber held in Swat Cinemas reopen in Mingora |
| 2009-09-24 |
| [The News (Pak) Top Stories] Security forces arrested four hardcore militants, including an important commander and a would-be suicide bomber, on Wednesday in the ongoing operation in Swat Valley. Official sources said security forces arrested militant commander Naseem alias Abu Faraj in Matta, who was initially affiliated with the banned organisation Jaish-e-Muhammad, and had later joined the militants in Swat. Sources added that Abu Faraj also masterminded the looting of a bank in Chuprial and remained actively involved in acts of violence against security forces. He was considered to be among the top militant commanders in the valley. In another raid in Charbagh, security forces arrested two militants. The troops did not disclose the identity of the held militants. However, there were reports that they were Taliban militants Fazal Haq and Rasool Khan, residents of Charbagh. Security forces also arrested a would-be suicide bomber, identified as Ihsanullah.Two houses owned by the militants were demolished in Sangota while two roadside bombs were also defused in the same area. Meanwhile, the dwellers of Swat Valley celebrated Eidul Fitr with zeal and zest after two years of violence. Cinemas reopened in the principal city Mingora after a long gap on Eidul Fitr and a great rush was witnessed as cinemagoers availed the opportunity to watch movies on the big screen. Corps Commander Peshawar Lt Gen Masood Aslam, while celebrating Eid with the Army Jawans, said the governmentÃs writ had been restored across the valley. He said the back of the militants had been broken and no terrorist would be spared. |
| Posted by:Fred |