Three Wazir sub-tribes including the Yargulkhel, Ghanikhel and Dharikhel formed their own tribal lashkars (armies) on Saturday to help the government operation against foreign terrorists in South Waziristan Agency. Also on Saturday, the political administration compensated the families of the civilians killed and injured by the army on February 27. The three sub-tribes formed their own lashkars to flush out Al Qaeda elements from South Waziristan Agency. The lashkars searched 120 houses in Dhog, Zeri Lattha and Kaloosha areas, but did not find any terrorists, tribal elders of the three sub-tribes said.
[Knock knock!]
"Who's there?"
"It's the tribal lashkar! Any terrorists in there?"
"No! Go away! We're busy!"
"Hokay." |
Meanwhile, South Waziristan Agency Chief Administrator Muhammad Azam Khan gave Rs 500,000 each to the families of those killed and Rs 200,000 each to the families of those injured in the February 27 incident where the army shot at two vehicles, killing 13 civilians. âWe regret the killing of innocent people,â Mr Khan told the victimsâ families. The chief administrator has also met members of the all-tribes jirga to discuss their mission in Wana. The jirgaâs scheduled meeting with the Zalikhel sub-tribe has been postponed and will likely take place in a day or two. |