At least 152 Taliban surrendered on Sunday as security forces arrested 16 others -- including two commanders -- in the ongoing operation in Swat. In Gut Piyochar area of Matta tehsil, 48 Taliban -- including six young suicide bombers, laid down arms, while 104 Taliban surrendered to troops in FC Qila area of Kabal tehsil. The two arrested commanders have been identified as Maaz and Janat Gul. The Swat Media Centre said a curfew imposed in the area was relaxed on Sunday from 6am to 11pm. Meanwhile, two people were killed and as many seriously injured when their vehicle fell into a ravine near Khwazakhela. Separately, prominent political leader Habibullah Wazir and two of his friends were seriously injured in a remote-controlled blast in Hangu. |