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January - 5 
Police on January 5 claimed to have arrested three suspects, including two women, from Badhber area of Peshawar, who were smuggling arms and ammunition from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to Punjab, reports Dawn. Superintendent of Police (SP) (Rural) Shakir Bangash said that 25 pistols, 2 G3 rifles, 5 Kalashnik
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Police on January 5 claimed to have arrested three suspects, including two women, from Badhber area of Peshawar, who were smuggling arms and ammunition from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to Punjab, reports Dawn. Superintendent of Police (SP) (Rural) Shakir Bangash said that 25 pistols, 2 G3 rifles, 5 Kalashnikov /AK-47 rifles and 7,200 rounds were recovered from a vehicle. He added that the arrested suspects were part of a gun running ring.
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January - 13 
Afghan Security Forces (SFs) arrested five men suspected of responsibility for the December 16 massacre at the Army Public School in Peshawar, The News reported January 14. The arrested Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) suspects are key commanders, who allegedly coordinated the attack.
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Afghan Security Forces (SFs) arrested five men suspected of responsibility for the December 16 massacre at the Army Public School in Peshawar, The News reported January 14. The arrested Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) suspects are key commanders, who allegedly coordinated the attack.
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The Police and Security Forces (SFs) in a joint search and strike operation arrested 434 suspects and 115 unregistered Afghan nationals from different parts of the Province, especially Peshawar, on January 16 and 17, reported Dawn. The SFs also seized a large quantity of arms and ammunition from the
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The Police and Security Forces (SFs) in a joint search and strike operation arrested 434 suspects and 115 unregistered Afghan nationals from different parts of the Province, especially Peshawar, on January 16 and 17, reported Dawn. The SFs also seized a large quantity of arms and ammunition from their possession. A Police official of Tehkal Police Station said the operation was carried out by the Police and SFs around the Bacha Khan Airport and that all Police Stations of the city were told to carry our such operations in their respective areas. He said the operation lasted several hours during which the Police and SFs cordoned off the areas and closed roads and pathways at their entry and exit points. According to spokesman for the Police Riaz Ahmad, a total of 434 suspicious people were arrested in the Province during the last two days. He added that 189 weapons, 5,516 rounds, and a large quantity of ammunition was also recovered. Further, the Police and SFs also forcibly shut down several private hostels in different areas of Peshawar. The action led the students living there blocked the University Road and thus, causing traffic jam for around an hour. Shouting slogans against the Government, the protesters said they didn’t know why their hostels had been closed and that evicting them without prior notice was an injustice. They said they were members of poor families by and large and couldn’t afford to stay in expensive hotels. “We were in mosques to offer Friday prayer when the police showed up and closed their hostels,” a protester said. An official of the Town police station said nine hostels had been closed for illegal operations. The protesters later cleared the road after the police assured them that they would resolve the problem by holding talks with the administrators of hostels.
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January - 21 
A militant was killed and another two were arrested in a clash with the Police during a search operation in Malikabad area under Topi Police Station in Swabi District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 21, reports The News. The slain militant was identified as Abu Saeed, a resident of Malikabad.
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A militant was killed and another two were arrested in a clash with the Police during a search operation in Malikabad area under Topi Police Station in Swabi District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 21, reports The News. The slain militant was identified as Abu Saeed, a resident of Malikabad. He was wanted by the Police in a number of terrorism-related cases. The press release said the slain militant was involved in the killings of Dr Yar Muhammad, retired head constable Mir Ghani, retired Army soldier Khan Afzal and the indiscriminate fire on a Police van. The Police recovered a Kalashnikov rifle and hand-grenades from the possession of Abu Saeed. The arrested militants were identified as Maqsood and Farooq, residents of Malikabad. Two pistols, 20 cartridges and an improved explosive device weighing 2.5 kilogram were also recovered from the two militants.
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January - 22 
The Peshawar Police detained at least 150 suspects on January 22 during a search operation carried out in the areas around the university campus, reports Daily Times. According to reports, the Police and Security Forces conducted a joint search operation in the adjoining areas of Regi Lalma, Malagor
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The Peshawar Police detained at least 150 suspects on January 22 during a search operation carried out in the areas around the university campus, reports Daily Times. According to reports, the Police and Security Forces conducted a joint search operation in the adjoining areas of Regi Lalma, Malagori and university campus and sealed these areas. Identification of the citizens was carried out during home-to-home search. Police arrested more than 150 suspects including Afghanis who were living illegally in the country.
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January - 23 
Three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were arrested from the Baghat area of Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 23, reports Dawn. Official sources said Police carried out an operation in Baghat area and arrested three suspected Taliban militants. Four army uniforms, eight
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Three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were arrested from the Baghat area of Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 23, reports Dawn. Official sources said Police carried out an operation in Baghat area and arrested three suspected Taliban militants. Four army uniforms, eight hand grenades, four Kalashnikovs, two bombs, detonators, explosives and hundreds of bullet rounds were also seized from the suspects' possession.
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January - 24 
Law enforcement agencies on January 24 arrested seven Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, including a ‘commander’, from different places, reports Daily Times. On a tip-off the Security Forces (SFs) raided a house located in Bagatoo area of Hangu District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province ar
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Law enforcement agencies on January 24 arrested seven Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, including a ‘commander’, from different places, reports Daily Times. On a tip-off the Security Forces (SFs) raided a house located in Bagatoo area of Hangu District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province arresting four terrorists of the banned TTP. Heavy weapons including eight hand grenades, four Kalashnikovs, two remote-controlled bombs, eight detonators, two batteries and hundreds of bullets were recovered from the possession of the arrested militants. In another incident, on intelligence report about the presence of TTP militants in the area the SFs conducted a raid in Harnai District of Balochistan Province and arrested three TTP militants, including a ‘commander’. SFs also recovered arms and ammunition from the possession of militants.
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January - 26 
One militant was killed and three others were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) during a search operation in Katlang tehsil (revenue unit) and its adjoining villages in Mardan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 26, reports The News. A soldier was also injured in the exchange of fire
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One militant was killed and three others were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) during a search operation in Katlang tehsil (revenue unit) and its adjoining villages in Mardan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 26, reports The News. A soldier was also injured in the exchange of fire with the militants in Matta village in Katlang. Meanwhile, the KP Police, in the ongoing search and strike operation throughout the province against criminals and anti-social elements, have rounded 246 suspects and recovered huge quantity of arms and ammunition, reports Daily Times. The number of arrests and recovery of weapons were made during the last two days of the operation, according to a statement from Police spokesman. “Around 79 arms and ammunition of different kind and 1,132 rounds of different bore were recovered during the search operation,” the statement added. The statement further said that during the operation 873 houses and 499 hotels were checked and 38 cases were registered against the violators. During the snap checking on 275 checkpoints, 285 suspects were held and 10 arms of different kind and 130 cartridges of different bore were recovered. During action against “illegal” Afghans a total of 192 persons were detained and 66 cases were registered against them.
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January - 27 
At least six militants were killed and a security official was injured in an operation conducted by Security Forces (SFs) in Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 27, reports Dawn. Three of those killed were suicide bombers and blew themselves when cordoned
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At least six militants were killed and a security official was injured in an operation conducted by Security Forces (SFs) in Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 27, reports Dawn. Three of those killed were suicide bombers and blew themselves when cordoned off by the SFs, official sources said. During the operation, 10 militants have been arrested following fire exchange between militants and the forces in Zar Kani, Gara Manda, Kot Sultan and Daraban area.
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January - 28 
Two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were arrested in a search operation in Kohat town of same District on February 28, reports Daily Times.
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Two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were arrested in a search operation in Kohat town of same District on February 28, reports Daily Times.
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January - 30 
The Police on January 30 arrested an Afghan prayer leader for delivering hate speech during Friday sermon at Pabbi town of Nowshera District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. Pabbi Police arrested Afghan cleric, Maulvi Noorullah, after complaint by local people that he delivered a provocative spe
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The Police on January 30 arrested an Afghan prayer leader for delivering hate speech during Friday sermon at Pabbi town of Nowshera District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. Pabbi Police arrested Afghan cleric, Maulvi Noorullah, after complaint by local people that he delivered a provocative speech during the Friday sermon. Maulvi Noorullah is prayer leader at the Jamia Masjid Tahirzai No 1, Pabbi main bazaar. Soon after receiving the information about hate speech, a Police party led by Station House Officer (SHO) Pabbi Shad Ali Khan reached the mosque and arrested the cleric under MPO 16.
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February - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants, Zakirullah and Faiz, during a raid in Mardan town (Mardan District) in KP on February 2, reports Dawn. The officials said the raid was conducted on confirmed intelligence reports that the suspected terrorists were planning suicide attacks inside Mardan.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants, Zakirullah and Faiz, during a raid in Mardan town (Mardan District) in KP on February 2, reports Dawn. The officials said the raid was conducted on confirmed intelligence reports that the suspected terrorists were planning suicide attacks inside Mardan. Suicide jackets and explosives were also recovered from the possession of arrested militants. During the preliminary questioning, the militants confirmed that they had formed two separate groups to carry out suicide attacks at the main gates of the Punjab Regimental Centre and Police Station Saddar in Mardan.
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February - 8 
The Security Forces arrested three militants, including a foreign national, during a massive search operation launched in the Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 8, reports The News. The sources said that the search operation was launched early in the day against the militants who ha
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The Security Forces arrested three militants, including a foreign national, during a massive search operation launched in the Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 8, reports The News. The sources said that the search operation was launched early in the day against the militants who had fled military actions in Khyber Agency, North Waziristan and Frontier Region Peshawar and hiding in Nowshera District. “The forces divided the district into two zones for the purpose. One zone comprised Cherat and adjoining mountainous areas while the second zone included rural and urban areas,” the sources added. During the search operation, the sources claimed, militant commanders Umar Uzbeki and another affiliated with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Maulana Asad were arrested in Badrashi while the third commander Atta Bajauri was held in Kheshgi area. The sources said that more than 100 suspected persons were arrested during the operation in Cherat and adjoining areas.
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February - 10 
Police on February 10 arrested 50 suspects during a search operation after threats were hurled by a banned militant outfit at the Police Training College in Hangu District, reported The News. District Police Officer (DPO) Anwar Saeed Kundi said that a militant organisation had threatened to target t
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Police on February 10 arrested 50 suspects during a search operation after threats were hurled by a banned militant outfit at the Police Training College in Hangu District, reported The News. District Police Officer (DPO) Anwar Saeed Kundi said that a militant organisation had threatened to target the Police Training College, adding that a search operation was launched in Guli Bagh, Lakhti Bandai, Qazi Pump, Umarabad, Kurramy Walo Killay, Ibrahimzai and Shahu area in the District. During the search, 50 suspects were arrested and arms and ammunition was recovered from their possession.
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February - 11 
Security Forces on February 11 arrested some suspected militants and destroyed five of their sanctuaries during a search and strike operation in Janikhel area of Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports The News. The sources said the SFs launched an operation in various areas in Janikhel a
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Security Forces on February 11 arrested some suspected militants and destroyed five of their sanctuaries during a search and strike operation in Janikhel area of Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports The News. The sources said the SFs launched an operation in various areas in Janikhel and arrested some suspected militants and destroyed five of their sanctuaries, besides seizing heavy arms from their possession.
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February - 13 
At least 20 Shia persons were killed and another 50 were injured during a gun and bomb attack at an Imambargah (Shia place of worship) in Phase-5 locality of Hayatabad area in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on February 13 when suicide attackers and gunmen —dressed in pol
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At least 20 Shia persons were killed and another 50 were injured during a gun and bomb attack at an Imambargah (Shia place of worship) in Phase-5 locality of Hayatabad area in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on February 13 when suicide attackers and gunmen —dressed in police uniform — attacked worshippers offering Friday prayers, reports Dawn. Sources said that around 800 worshippers were present inside the Imambargah at the time of attack. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP, Operations) Dr. Mian Saeed said at least three suicide bombers attacked the Imambargah. He confirmed that one suicide bomber detonated his device, while another was shot dead. The third was arrested in an injured condition. The Police have launched a search operation for the third attacker. KP Police chief Inspector General (IG) Nasir Khan Durrani said the entrance of the Imambargah is highly guarded and the attackers entered from the other side of the mosque. The attackers climbed a high wall and cut barbed wires in order to enter the Imambargah. They arrived in a car which they burnt. The Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) chief Shafqat Malik said the attackers looked like Uzbeks. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Mushtaq Ghani called for the deployment of Frontier Corps personnel, saying the Imambargah is very close to tribal areas which allows easy access for terrorists. Meanwhile, the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack.
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February - 15 
The Police arrested 34 suspected persons, including six proclaimed offenders, during search in Afghan Refugees’ camp and adjacent areas of Kohat Town of same District on February 15, reports The News. Official sources said that the police launched search operation in Afghan Refugees’ camp and Sher A
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The Police arrested 34 suspected persons, including six proclaimed offenders, during search in Afghan Refugees’ camp and adjacent areas of Kohat Town of same District on February 15, reports The News. Official sources said that the police launched search operation in Afghan Refugees’ camp and Sher Ali Banda and Muslimabad localities and arrested six proclaimed offenders identified as Tariq Mehmood, Tanveer Ahmad, Naeem, Ashraf and Anwarul Haq. Six rifles and several cartridges were also seized from them, an official said, adding that they were wanted by the law-enforcement agencies in cases of heinous nature.
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February - 20 
Cantonment Police claimed to have arrested a militant at Shaheen check post in Kohat District and recovered explosives and grenades from his possession on February 20, reported The Express Tribune. According to a Police official, they were checking vehicles passing through in Cantonment and signalle
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Cantonment Police claimed to have arrested a militant at Shaheen check post in Kohat District and recovered explosives and grenades from his possession on February 20, reported The Express Tribune. According to a Police official, they were checking vehicles passing through in Cantonment and signalled a van to stop. He added during the search, the militant lobbed a grenade at them and fled. There were no casualties because the grenade failed to explode. Policeman further said they chased and managed to arrest him.
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February - 22 
One militant was killed while three others were arrested during a clash with Security Forces (SFs) near a gas station on the Bannu-Kohat Road in Bannu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 22, reports The News. The sources said the personnel of SFs and intelligence agencies were patrolling the
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One militant was killed while three others were arrested during a clash with Security Forces (SFs) near a gas station on the Bannu-Kohat Road in Bannu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 22, reports The News. The sources said the personnel of SFs and intelligence agencies were patrolling the area when four militants attacked them with a hand-grenade near the gas station on the Kohat Road, but the soldiers escaped unhurt in the attack. The sources said the soldiers returned the fire in which one of the militants was killed on the spot. Following the attack, the SFs personnel arrested the three other militants during a search operation carried out in the locality.
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February - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) on February 23 claimed to have arrested a key perpetrator of the December 16 Peshawar Army Public School (APS) terrorist attack during an operation in the Pawaki village under Pishtakhara Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports The News
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Security Forces (SFs) on February 23 claimed to have arrested a key perpetrator of the December 16 Peshawar Army Public School (APS) terrorist attack during an operation in the Pawaki village under Pishtakhara Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports The News. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed the arrest of 27-year-old Taj Mohammad from Pawaki. It said that he was the commander of one of the two groups that carried out the APS attack. The militant is said to be a resident of the neighbouring Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). He was living as an internally displaced person in Pawaki. Officials said the militant had confessed to his involvement in a number of terror attacks.
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February - 28 
Three terrorists were arrested after exchange of fire with Police in Badhaber area of Peshawar on February 28, reports Daily Times. Arms and hand grenades were seized from their possession. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Mian Saeed said that Police launched search operation in Badh
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Three terrorists were arrested after exchange of fire with Police in Badhaber area of Peshawar on February 28, reports Daily Times. Arms and hand grenades were seized from their possession. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Mian Saeed said that Police launched search operation in Badhaber area. During action, the terrorists taking shelter in the area started firing at Police and tried to flee. Police after a brief exchange of fire arrested all three terrorists, stated to be affiliated with a defunct organisation.
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February - 28 
Three terrorists were arrested after exchange of fire with Police in Badhaber area of Peshawar on February 28, reports Daily Times. Arms and hand grenades were seized from their possession. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Mian Saeed said that Police launched search operation in Badh
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Three terrorists were arrested after exchange of fire with Police in Badhaber area of Peshawar on February 28, reports Daily Times. Arms and hand grenades were seized from their possession. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Mian Saeed said that Police launched search operation in Badhaber area. During action, the terrorists taking shelter in the area started firing at Police and tried to flee. Police after a brief exchange of fire arrested all three terrorists, stated to be affiliated with a defunct organisation.
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February - 28 
Two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were arrested in a search operation in Kohat town of same District on February 28, reports Daily Times.
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Two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were arrested in a search operation in Kohat town of same District on February 28, reports Daily Times.
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March - 3 
Forces on March 3 arrested four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, including 'commander' Lal Sher, during a raid in the Chapri Naryab area of Hangu District, reports Dawn. Weapons and bombs were also recovered from their hideout.
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Forces on March 3 arrested four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, including 'commander' Lal Sher, during a raid in the Chapri Naryab area of Hangu District, reports Dawn. Weapons and bombs were also recovered from their hideout.
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March - 3 
The Police on March 3 arrested 46 suspects and seized weapons during search operation in Manglawar area in Swat District, reports The News
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The Police on March 3 arrested 46 suspects and seized weapons during search operation in Manglawar area in Swat District, reports The News
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March - 4 
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, during the ongoing search and strike operation throughout the province, arrested 425 suspects, reports The News on March 5 (today). According to a press release, during snap checking at 129 checkpoints, 314 suspects were held and 17 arms of different kind and 209 cartridge
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, during the ongoing search and strike operation throughout the province, arrested 425 suspects, reports The News on March 5 (today). According to a press release, during snap checking at 129 checkpoints, 314 suspects were held and 17 arms of different kind and 209 cartridges of different bore were also recovered. During action against unregistered Afghans, a total of 38 people were detained and 31 cases registered against them. Similarly, hate martial was also seized and one case registered against the accused.
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March - 6 
According to a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), one Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) militant, identified as Sargana Rasool Khan, was arrested in an information-based operation (IBO) carried out by Security Forces (SFs) near Sarai Naurang in Bannu District on March 6, reported
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According to a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), one Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) militant, identified as Sargana Rasool Khan, was arrested in an information-based operation (IBO) carried out by Security Forces (SFs) near Sarai Naurang in Bannu District on March 6, reported Dawn. The ISPR statement added that Rasool Khan was involved in terrorist activities across the Province and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). The SFs also recovered three fake passports, 100 Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) and a cache of arms from his possession.
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March - 8 
At least 200 suspected persons, including 40 Afghan nationals, were arrested in search and strike operation in the Kohat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 8, reports The News. The sources said the Police and other law-enforcement agencies launched door-to-door search operation in Jangalkhel, O
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At least 200 suspected persons, including 40 Afghan nationals, were arrested in search and strike operation in the Kohat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 8, reports The News. The sources said the Police and other law-enforcement agencies launched door-to-door search operation in Jangalkhel, Oblan, Cantonment, Ghamkol, Refugees Camp and Rawalpindi Road. Arms, including two hand-grenades, eight pistols, 12 guns and hundreds of cartridges, were seized from them.
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March - 8 
The Police on March 8 arrested three Afghan nationals for extortion in Abbottabad town of same District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and recovered the money they had taken from a local trader, reports Dawn. Ejaz Ahmed, in-charge of Counterterrorism Department of Abbottabad Police, said that Haji Sultan, a
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The Police on March 8 arrested three Afghan nationals for extortion in Abbottabad town of same District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and recovered the money they had taken from a local trader, reports Dawn. Ejaz Ahmed, in-charge of Counterterrorism Department of Abbottabad Police, said that Haji Sultan, a businessman, informed Mir Pur police that he had been receiving telephone calls from unknown miscreants demanding PKR 10 million as extortion from him. The official said the Police in a raid on a restaurant on Mansehra road arrested three Afghans identified as Shafiullah, Ibrahim and Amanullah presently residing in Afghan refugee camp in Haripur. PKR 300,000 extortion money and three pistols were recovered from them.
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March - 9 
Diamer local Police on March 9 arrested 31 Afghan nationals, including women and children, for staying illegally in the District and sent them to Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reported Dawn. Diamer Superintendent of Police Rauf Qaiserani said that the arrested Afghan n
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Diamer local Police on March 9 arrested 31 Afghan nationals, including women and children, for staying illegally in the District and sent them to Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reported Dawn. Diamer Superintendent of Police Rauf Qaiserani said that the arrested Afghan nationals had been shifted to a refugee camp in Peshawar. Earlier, Gilgit-Baltistan Government had ordered all Afghan nationals living in Diamer District to leave the region voluntarily, or they would be shifted to refugee camps in KP. He also said that Police accompanied by Diamer Deputy Commissioner Usman Ahmad also conducted search operation in Chilas District jail and recovered cell phones, knives and other instruments from prisoners. He said that jail officials had been directed to step up security at the jail.
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March - 11 
Two extortionists allegedly demanding PKR1 million from a trader, identified as Muhammad Ali, in Charsadda District were arrested form Majoki area of the District on March 11, reports The Express Tribune. A security official is also said to be their accomplice. Ali, who runs a medicine business, tol
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Two extortionists allegedly demanding PKR1 million from a trader, identified as Muhammad Ali, in Charsadda District were arrested form Majoki area of the District on March 11, reports The Express Tribune. A security official is also said to be their accomplice. Ali, who runs a medicine business, told Prang Police some extortionists were calling him and demanding money. Ali also provided Police with the number from which calls were being made. After receiving the complaint, Police started investigating the case. Prang Station House Officer (SHO) Imran Khan said they conducted a raid in Majoki area and arrested two extortionists, Attaullah and Fahim. During initial investigation, the accused disclosed the name of their accomplice, Nadeem, who is a security official deputed in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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March - 16 
The Peshawar Police arrested at least 604 suspected persons and seized arms and ammunition from them in search and strike operation continuing under the National Action Plan, The News reported said an official communiqué on March 16. It added that 421 houses and 225 hotels were checked and 25 cases
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The Peshawar Police arrested at least 604 suspected persons and seized arms and ammunition from them in search and strike operation continuing under the National Action Plan, The News reported said an official communiqué on March 16. It added that 421 houses and 225 hotels were checked and 25 cases were registered against the violators.
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March - 18 
The Police arrested 11 militants and recovered huge cache of arms during a search operation in Buner District, on March 18, reports The News. District Police Officer, Buner, Syed Khalid Mehmud Hamdani, said the Police launched a search operation in the District after reports about the presence of mi
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The Police arrested 11 militants and recovered huge cache of arms during a search operation in Buner District, on March 18, reports The News. District Police Officer, Buner, Syed Khalid Mehmud Hamdani, said the Police launched a search operation in the District after reports about the presence of militant’s supporters in Gokand, Jowar, Pir Baba and Elam Mountains. Nine Kalashnikov rifles, two RPG launchers, a sniper gun, 25 kilograms explosives, binoculars and several foreign-made rifles and pistols were recovered from the possession the arrested militants.
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April - 8 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a militant who was trying to transport explosives on his motorcycle at Custom Chowk in Pishtakhara area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP, on April 8, reports The Express Tribune. Acting on intelligence reports, CTD officials arrested Shah Huss
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a militant who was trying to transport explosives on his motorcycle at Custom Chowk in Pishtakhara area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP, on April 8, reports The Express Tribune. Acting on intelligence reports, CTD officials arrested Shah Hussain. He was allegedly involved in the kidnapping of Pashto actor Alamzeb Mujahid in 2009 and reportedly had a hand in the Army Public School attack which took the lives of over 150 people, most of them schoolchildren. According to CTD officials, Hussain was taken into custody while his accomplice Aziz Jamal managed to escape. CTD also recovered 1,250 grams of explosives and a detonator from his possession.
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April - 10 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on April 10 arrested a militant, Rashid Khan, carrying head money of PKR 500,000 million, during an action in the Shah Qabool area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports The News. According to the officials of the CTD, Rashid Khan wa
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on April 10 arrested a militant, Rashid Khan, carrying head money of PKR 500,000 million, during an action in the Shah Qabool area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports The News. According to the officials of the CTD, Rashid Khan was said to be involved in attacks on power pylons.
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April - 12 
Under the National Action Plan (NAP), the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police have rounded up 659 suspects and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition in the ongoing search and strike operation being conducted throughout the province, The News reported on April 13. The Police have recovered 30 arms and am
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Under the National Action Plan (NAP), the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police have rounded up 659 suspects and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition in the ongoing search and strike operation being conducted throughout the province, The News reported on April 13. The Police have recovered 30 arms and ammunition of different kinds and 738 rounds of different bore in different parts of the province. During the operation, 531 houses and 266 hotels were also checked and 33 cases registered against the violators. During snap checking at 147 checkpoints, 375 suspects were held and 14 arms of different kind and 180 cartridges of different bore were also seized, said an official communiqué. During action against unregistered Afghans, a total of 26 people were detained and 14 cases registered against them. Security inspections of 802 educational institutions were also carried out and various institutions were advised to beef up security.
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April - 19 
Under the National Action Plan, KP Police have rounded up 416 suspects and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition in the ongoing search and strike operation being conducted throughout the province, reports The News. The Police have recovered 45 arms and ammunition of different kinds and 555 rou
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Under the National Action Plan, KP Police have rounded up 416 suspects and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition in the ongoing search and strike operation being conducted throughout the province, reports The News. The Police have recovered 45 arms and ammunition of different kinds and 555 round of different bore in different parts of the province. Two kg explosive material was also recovered. During the operation, 532 houses and 242 hotels were also checked and 7 cases registered against the violators. During snap checking at 172 checkpoints, 234 suspects were held and 28 arms of different kind and 229 cartridges of different bore were also seized, said an official communiqué.
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April - 27 
The Counterterrorism Department and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on April 27 arrested four suspected terrorists involved in the suicide attack (March 3, 2014) at F/8 Kutchery in Islamabad from Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP, reports Daily Times. According to details, heavy cache of wea
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The Counterterrorism Department and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on April 27 arrested four suspected terrorists involved in the suicide attack (March 3, 2014) at F/8 Kutchery in Islamabad from Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP, reports Daily Times. According to details, heavy cache of weapons, including pressure cooker bombs, grenades, arms and bullets were seized from them.
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April - 27 
The Police arrested four militants and 55 suspected persons during search operation in the hilly areas of Boraka and Qamar Dhand in Lachi tehsil of Kohat District on April 27, reports The News. District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Saheeb Khan said that acting on a tip-off regarding the presence of
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The Police arrested four militants and 55 suspected persons during search operation in the hilly areas of Boraka and Qamar Dhand in Lachi tehsil of Kohat District on April 27, reports The News. District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Saheeb Khan said that acting on a tip-off regarding the presence of the militants, a heavy contingent of Police launched operation and raided the hideouts of the militants in the mountainous areas of Qamar Dhand and Boraka which were considered as no-go areas and arrested four militants of Zari alias Daday group.
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May - 1 
Police foiled a major terror plan, recovered 320 kilograms of explosives and arrested at least two Afghan suspects from a house in Sethi Town area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP, on May 1, reports Daily Times. Besides other material, recovered explosives included 70 electronic detonators,
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Police foiled a major terror plan, recovered 320 kilograms of explosives and arrested at least two Afghan suspects from a house in Sethi Town area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP, on May 1, reports Daily Times. Besides other material, recovered explosives included 70 electronic detonators, 72 bundles of prima card, 11 remote controls, two bags of urea nitrate and two bags of water gel along with various circuits and local detonators.
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May - 1 
The Anti-Terrorism Force (ATF) arrested three militants and recovered explosives from them during a search operation in Havelian tehsil (revenue unit) of Abbottabad District on May 1, reports Daily Times.
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The Anti-Terrorism Force (ATF) arrested three militants and recovered explosives from them during a search operation in Havelian tehsil (revenue unit) of Abbottabad District on May 1, reports Daily Times.
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May - 2 
A boy, identified as Awal Khan, who had been kidnapped-for-ransom on April 27, 2015, was rescued by the Police and two of the abductors were arrested in Nowshera District on May 2, reported The Express Tribune. Akbarpura Police Official Akhtar Naseer said that the Nowshera District Police Officer (D
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A boy, identified as Awal Khan, who had been kidnapped-for-ransom on April 27, 2015, was rescued by the Police and two of the abductors were arrested in Nowshera District on May 2, reported The Express Tribune. Akbarpura Police Official Akhtar Naseer said that the Nowshera District Police Officer (DPO) and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) issued special directives for the recovery of Khan. Evidence led the Police to the boy and the two accused abductors Maula Dad, Chamkani and Jehandir. During initial interrogation, the accused reportedly confessed to having kidnapped Khan for a ransom of PKR 1.2 million. Both the accused were later handed over to the Counter-Terrorism Department for further investigation.
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May - 3 
Police arrested key 'commander' of a militant outfit, identified as Javed alias Gudd, during a raid in Peshawar on May 3, reports The News. The arrested 'commander' was wanted in several criminal activities, including an attack on security officers.
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Police arrested key 'commander' of a militant outfit, identified as Javed alias Gudd, during a raid in Peshawar on May 3, reports The News. The arrested 'commander' was wanted in several criminal activities, including an attack on security officers.
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May - 4 
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police on May 4 detained 320 suspects and seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition in the ongoing search and strike operations being conducted throughout the province, reported The News. A Police Department statement said that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police recovered 35 arms
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police on May 4 detained 320 suspects and seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition in the ongoing search and strike operations being conducted throughout the province, reported The News. A Police Department statement said that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police recovered 35 arms and ammunition of different kinds and 359 rounds in the operation conducted in different parts of the province. During the operation 476 houses and 227 hotels were checked. Two cases were registered against the violators. During snap checking on 166 check points, 248 suspects were held and 21 arms of different kinds and 969 cartridges of different bores were recovered from them. A total of 22 persons were detained in action against illegal Afghans and 13 cases were registered against them.
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May - 15 
CTD arrested a militant in Hangu, The Express Tribune. CTD Hangu in-charge Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Taj Malook said Noor Saeed, an alleged militant who hails from Orakzai Agency and lives in Hangu, was taken into custody. “Saeed was wanted by the police for his involvement in various at
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CTD arrested a militant in Hangu, The Express Tribune. CTD Hangu in-charge Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Taj Malook said Noor Saeed, an alleged militant who hails from Orakzai Agency and lives in Hangu, was taken into custody. “Saeed was wanted by the police for his involvement in various attacks in Hangu and the tribal belt,” he added.
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May - 15 
Police during a raid arrested two suspects allegedly circulating Daesh literature in Nauthia area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP on May 15, reports The Express Tribune. Police said, the CTD carried out the raid in Nauthia locality and arrested the suspects, Ghulam Muhammad and Lal Muhamma
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Police during a raid arrested two suspects allegedly circulating Daesh literature in Nauthia area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP on May 15, reports The Express Tribune. Police said, the CTD carried out the raid in Nauthia locality and arrested the suspects, Ghulam Muhammad and Lal Muhammad, on charges of distributing the IS leaflets in the area.
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May - 15 
The officials of the counter-terrorism department (CTD) arrested two suspected militants on May 15 for attempting to plant a bomb near Lowara Pul (bridge) in Shahdev area of Bannu District, reports The Express Tribune. Two pistols, a canister filled with explosives, a detonator and a remote control
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The officials of the counter-terrorism department (CTD) arrested two suspected militants on May 15 for attempting to plant a bomb near Lowara Pul (bridge) in Shahdev area of Bannu District, reports The Express Tribune. Two pistols, a canister filled with explosives, a detonator and a remote control were seized from the possession of arrested militants.
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May - 21 
The officials of Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested two militants, identified as Burhan and Noor Aslam, on May 21 from Hangu District, reports The News. The terrorists were involved in terror attacks on mosques in the District, said official sources.
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The officials of Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested two militants, identified as Burhan and Noor Aslam, on May 21 from Hangu District, reports The News. The terrorists were involved in terror attacks on mosques in the District, said official sources.
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May - 22 
Two suspected militants who were arrested by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on May 22, have confessed to planning the suicide attack on Imamia Imambargah in Hayatabad in February 13, reports The Express Tribune. They also confessed to facilitating the suicide bombers who attacked the mosque.
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Two suspected militants who were arrested by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on May 22, have confessed to planning the suicide attack on Imamia Imambargah in Hayatabad in February 13, reports The Express Tribune. They also confessed to facilitating the suicide bombers who attacked the mosque.
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July - 2 
Police on July 2 arrested three suspected militants said to be inspired by the self-styled Islamic State from Shamshadu Bazaar area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP, reports Dawn. Acting on an intelligence tip-off, Security Forces (SFs) raided a shop in the Shamshadu Bazaar area and arreste
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Police on July 2 arrested three suspected militants said to be inspired by the self-styled Islamic State from Shamshadu Bazaar area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP, reports Dawn. Acting on an intelligence tip-off, Security Forces (SFs) raided a shop in the Shamshadu Bazaar area and arrested the three suspects. According to police sources, laptops containing IS literature along with other documents were recovered from their possession. Also seized were documents against the Pakistan Army. No weapons or ammunition was seized in the raid. Amongst those arrested were two Afghan nationals, Asmatullah and Abdur Rehman. The third suspect, Mohammad Ibrahim, belongs to Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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July - 5 
Two militants, along with weapons, explosives and hand grenades, were arrested on July 5 when Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) raided a house near Farooq-e-Azam Chowk in Charsadda town of same District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. The CTD personnel recovered 80 kilogram explosives,
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Two militants, along with weapons, explosives and hand grenades, were arrested on July 5 when Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) raided a house near Farooq-e-Azam Chowk in Charsadda town of same District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. The CTD personnel recovered 80 kilogram explosives, two hand grenades and weapons from the house.
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July - 7 
The special police unit (SPU) on July 7 claimed to have arrested a terrorist Muhammad Zahid from Hethala area near Dera Ismail Khan town of same District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. The SPU received a tip-off regarding the presence of Muhammad Zahid of Kulachi in Hethala area. The of
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The special police unit (SPU) on July 7 claimed to have arrested a terrorist Muhammad Zahid from Hethala area near Dera Ismail Khan town of same District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. The SPU received a tip-off regarding the presence of Muhammad Zahid of Kulachi in Hethala area. The officials of the SPU raided the area and successfully arrested the alleged terrorist. The initial investigation revealed that Zahid was involved in terrorist attacks on SDPO Kulachi Zahoorud Din and the DSP Kulachi.
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July - 17 
At least three militants arrested in Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP on July 17, reports Daily Times. According to official sources, the arrested terrorists were planning to target sensitive installations on the eve of Eidul Fitr.
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At least three militants arrested in Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP on July 17, reports Daily Times. According to official sources, the arrested terrorists were planning to target sensitive installations on the eve of Eidul Fitr.
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July - 28 
At least 35 suspected persons including an important militant ‘commander’ were arrested in an operation in the Malikabad area of the Swabi District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 28, reports The News. Swabi District Police Officer (DPO) Sajjad Khan said that the Police had started targeted operation
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At least 35 suspected persons including an important militant ‘commander’ were arrested in an operation in the Malikabad area of the Swabi District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 28, reports The News. Swabi District Police Officer (DPO) Sajjad Khan said that the Police had started targeted operation in Malikabad and in the jurisdiction of the Industrial Estate Police Station after the assassination of Superintendent of Police (SP) Elite Force Khair-ul-Haseeb by the terrorists. He said the Police raided and searched the hideouts of the suspected militants. During the search operation, he said 35 suspects had been arrested. He added that 10 of those arrested had frequently visited Afghanistan. “Some Afghans are also among the arrested persons,” said official. He said a suspected militant commander has also been arrested.
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August - 2 
Police arrested two militants, identified as Haji Gul and Haq Nawaz, during a raid in Muhammadzai area of Kohat District on August 2, reported The News. A press release issued by the office of the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Police, Kohat Range, confirmed the arrest. It added that they were wante
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Police arrested two militants, identified as Haji Gul and Haq Nawaz, during a raid in Muhammadzai area of Kohat District on August 2, reported The News. A press release issued by the office of the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Police, Kohat Range, confirmed the arrest. It added that they were wanted by the Cantonment Police in connection with terror activities.
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August - 17 
Separately, a person suspected of killing two peace committee members in 2007 and committing other crimes has been arrested by the Counter Terrorism Department during a raid on a house in Badaber area of Peshawar on August 17, reports Daily Times. Wanted terrorist Amal Gul of Bara, Khyber Agency was
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Separately, a person suspected of killing two peace committee members in 2007 and committing other crimes has been arrested by the Counter Terrorism Department during a raid on a house in Badaber area of Peshawar on August 17, reports Daily Times. Wanted terrorist Amal Gul of Bara, Khyber Agency was caught when the CTD acting on an intelligence lead, raided the house in Badaber.
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August - 17 
Separately, unidentified militants blew up a Government school in Waliabad locality of Bar Qambarkhel in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) on August 17, reports Dawn. Sources said that militants planted explosive material in the school at mid night. The explosion caused partial damage to the school buildin
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Separately, unidentified militants blew up a Government school in Waliabad locality of Bar Qambarkhel in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) on August 17, reports Dawn. Sources said that militants planted explosive material in the school at mid night. The explosion caused partial damage to the school building. The Khasadar Force later arrested at least five suspected men during a search operation. According to official figures, militants had destroyed 150 Government schools in different parts of Bara during the last six years.
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August - 21 
The Police averted a terror attack on August 21 when it arrested a wanted terrorist from Haji Camp area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and recovered 11 kilogrammes of explosives from his possession, reports Dawn. According to the details provided by Special Police F
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The Police averted a terror attack on August 21 when it arrested a wanted terrorist from Haji Camp area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and recovered 11 kilogrammes of explosives from his possession, reports Dawn. According to the details provided by Special Police Force, the wanted terrorist Waheedullah was arrested after intelligence agencies shared information regarding his whereabouts. Police also claimed to have recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which was fitted inside a water cooler, from the possession of the arrested terrorist. The Police sources further claimed that Waheedullah has confessed to his involvement in six terror attacks in Bara, Khyber Agency, which had resulted in the deaths of 42 security personnel.
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August - 22 
Meanwhile, Police on August 22 arrested a high profile terrorist in Matta tehsil of Swat District, reports Dawn. According to Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), Mian Syed, a resident of Bara Bamakhela area in Matta tehsil, was arrested on a tip-off. He was wanted by law enforcement agencies in seve
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Meanwhile, Police on August 22 arrested a high profile terrorist in Matta tehsil of Swat District, reports Dawn. According to Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), Mian Syed, a resident of Bara Bamakhela area in Matta tehsil, was arrested on a tip-off. He was wanted by law enforcement agencies in several terrorist activities in Swat.
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August - 31 
The Kohat Police on August 31 claimed to have arrested an absconder who had escaped Bannu jailbreak on April 15, 2012, reports The News. District Police Officer (DPO) Sohaib Ashraf said that one Mir Zaman, belonging to Orakzai Agency, was a prisoner in Bannu Central Prison, but he escaped from the j
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The Kohat Police on August 31 claimed to have arrested an absconder who had escaped Bannu jailbreak on April 15, 2012, reports The News. District Police Officer (DPO) Sohaib Ashraf said that one Mir Zaman, belonging to Orakzai Agency, was a prisoner in Bannu Central Prison, but he escaped from the jail when the militants attacked the prison. He said the absconder was sentenced to 50 year imprisonment after being arrested in terror activities and attacks on the law-enforcement agencies.
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September - 3 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and Security Forces (SFs) on September 3 arrested two militants in separate actions and recovered two hand-grenades from them in Hangu District, reports The News.
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and Security Forces (SFs) on September 3 arrested two militants in separate actions and recovered two hand-grenades from them in Hangu District, reports The News.
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September - 3 
The Police arrested a suspected person and recovered two hand-grenades from his possession at Bagota Security Checkpost in Hangu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on September 3, reports The News. Sources said that the Police personnel intercepted a suspected person identified Shakeel alias Sohail at B
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The Police arrested a suspected person and recovered two hand-grenades from his possession at Bagota Security Checkpost in Hangu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on September 3, reports The News. Sources said that the Police personnel intercepted a suspected person identified Shakeel alias Sohail at Bagota Security Checkpost and recovered two hand-grenades from his possession.
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September - 6 
Security Forces thwarted an attempt to sabotage Defence Day celebrations and arrested four suspects along with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and arms from Kechi Baig near the Sariab area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on September 6, reports Dawn. According to secur
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Security Forces thwarted an attempt to sabotage Defence Day celebrations and arrested four suspects along with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and arms from Kechi Baig near the Sariab area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on September 6, reports Dawn. According to security officials, intelligence sleuths identified the presence of militants after carrying out a combing operation between the Kechi Baig and Burma Hotel localities of Sariab. Acting on the tip-off, security personnel picked up the four suspects and recovered IEDs and weapons from their possession
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September - 11 
The Counter-Terrorism Department on September 11 arrested a suspected terrorist, identified as Noor Muhammad alias Yar Muhammad, during a raid conducted on Ring Road in Peshawar, reports The Express Tribune. The suspected militant is accused of targeted a plane at Bacha Khan International Airport (B
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The Counter-Terrorism Department on September 11 arrested a suspected terrorist, identified as Noor Muhammad alias Yar Muhammad, during a raid conducted on Ring Road in Peshawar, reports The Express Tribune. The suspected militant is accused of targeted a plane at Bacha Khan International Airport (BKIA) on June 25, 2014. “CTD received a tip-off from an intelligence agency,” read the statement. “During interrogation, Noor Muhammad confessed to firing on Pakistan International Airlines flight PK-756 from Riyadh to Peshawar on June 25, 2014,” read a statement issued by the CTD.
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September - 20 
The officials of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a militant in the limits of Doaba Police Station in Hangu District on September 20, reports The News. The sources said the CTD officials arrested a militant identified as Zahid, a resident of Chapri Naryab, during a raid near Bypass Ro
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The officials of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a militant in the limits of Doaba Police Station in Hangu District on September 20, reports The News. The sources said the CTD officials arrested a militant identified as Zahid, a resident of Chapri Naryab, during a raid near Bypass Road. He was allegedly involved in attacks on Security Forces and Government installations.Further, several suspected persons were arrested during a search operation in various parts of the Dera Ismail Khan District on September 20, reports The News.
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September - 30 
Security Forces and Police arrested 35 suspects during a joint search operation in parts of Kohat District on September 30, reports Dawn. District Police Officer (DPO) Sohaib Ashraf said that the SFs, Police and personnel of the Quick Response Force, Bomb Disposal Unit, along with the female Police
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Security Forces and Police arrested 35 suspects during a joint search operation in parts of Kohat District on September 30, reports Dawn. District Police Officer (DPO) Sohaib Ashraf said that the SFs, Police and personnel of the Quick Response Force, Bomb Disposal Unit, along with the female Police made the arrest during a door-to-door search in Kohat Cantonment and its surrounding localities. He said the law-enforcement agencies also recovered two Kalashnikovs, five rifles, six pistols and hundreds of cartridges during the operation.
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October - 2 
the anti-terrorism department on October 2 arrested alleged target killer, Bilal Hussain, from the Matni area of Peshawar, reported The News. Bilal Hussain is accused of murdering five workers of a political party in Karachi. He is also accused of attacks on Rangers and two Police Stations.
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the anti-terrorism department on October 2 arrested alleged target killer, Bilal Hussain, from the Matni area of Peshawar, reported The News. Bilal Hussain is accused of murdering five workers of a political party in Karachi. He is also accused of attacks on Rangers and two Police Stations.
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October - 8 
Intelligence agencies arrested two suspected militants, including a prayer leader, identified as Maulana Tayyab Gul, during raids in Nisata area of Charsadda District.
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Intelligence agencies arrested two suspected militants, including a prayer leader, identified as Maulana Tayyab Gul, during raids in Nisata area of Charsadda District.
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October - 8 
Law-Enforcing Agencies arrested 27 suspects, including Afghan nationals, and recovered huge cache of arms during a search operation in Ublan Afghan camp in Kohat . According to District Police, many Afghans, who were residing in the camps without legal documents were arrested from the camp.
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Law-Enforcing Agencies arrested 27 suspects, including Afghan nationals, and recovered huge cache of arms during a search operation in Ublan Afghan camp in Kohat . According to District Police, many Afghans, who were residing in the camps without legal documents were arrested from the camp.
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October - 8 
Security Forces and Police arrested 15 suspects during a joint search operation in Risalpur, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Academy Behram village, Tauheedabad and other areas in Nowshera District
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Security Forces and Police arrested 15 suspects during a joint search operation in Risalpur, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Academy Behram village, Tauheedabad and other areas in Nowshera District
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October - 8 
The Police claimed to have arrested 32 suspects, including three proclaimed offenders (POs), and seized arms and narcotics during search and strike operation in Peshawar
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The Police claimed to have arrested 32 suspects, including three proclaimed offenders (POs), and seized arms and narcotics during search and strike operation in Peshawar
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October - 9 
Police arrested 46 suspected persons, including 11 Afghan nationals, and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition from them during a search operation in the Hangu District . Police recovered eight Kalashnikovs, five rifles, 22 guns, 33 pistols, three hand grenades, a thousand cartridges and 18 ki
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Police arrested 46 suspected persons, including 11 Afghan nationals, and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition from them during a search operation in the Hangu District . Police recovered eight Kalashnikovs, five rifles, 22 guns, 33 pistols, three hand grenades, a thousand cartridges and 18 kilogram of hashish from them.
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October - 9 
Police on October 9 arrested the mastermind of the attack on the University of Malakand (UoM) in Gulabad area of Chakdarra in Lower Dir District. The militants stormed the UoM on March 18, 2009, killing four cops and a university security guard. Two other cops were also injured in the attack. Statio
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Police on October 9 arrested the mastermind of the attack on the University of Malakand (UoM) in Gulabad area of Chakdarra in Lower Dir District. The militants stormed the UoM on March 18, 2009, killing four cops and a university security guard. Two other cops were also injured in the attack. Station House Officer (SHO) Oach Police Station, Said Zaman Shah, said that acting on tip-off the police established a checkpost in Gulabad area. He said that the Police arrested the militant identified Muslim Khan, a resident of Shamozai village in Swat District, during the search. The official said the militant had fled to Saudi Arabia after the military operation against the militants in Swat and returned a few days ago.
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October - 17 
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police’s special unit on October 17 arrested four Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) militants in Peshawar, reports Dawn. Police sources said that the four were HuT activists were campaigning to bring more people into the organization’s fold.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police’s special unit on October 17 arrested four Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) militants in Peshawar, reports Dawn. Police sources said that the four were HuT activists were campaigning to bring more people into the organization’s fold.
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October - 18 
Police and Intelligence Agencies arrested five suspected terrorists during an operation in Balakot area of Mansehra District on October 18 and foiled terrorist plots to attack religious processions in Muharram and damage the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor at the Karakoram Highway, reported The New
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Police and Intelligence Agencies arrested five suspected terrorists during an operation in Balakot area of Mansehra District on October 18 and foiled terrorist plots to attack religious processions in Muharram and damage the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor at the Karakoram Highway, reported The News. Mansehra District Police Officer (DPO) Najeebur Rehman said that law enforcers recovered 30 kilograms of high-grade of explosive material, suicide jackets, uniforms of intelligence agency personnel and bomb-making gadgets from their possession.
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October - 19 
Another militant, identified as Uzair, was arrested from the Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar on his return from Saudi Arabia on October 19, reports The News. He hailed from Shamozai village in Mardan District. The accused had attacked a post of the security personnel in Swat District in
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Another militant, identified as Uzair, was arrested from the Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar on his return from Saudi Arabia on October 19, reports The News. He hailed from Shamozai village in Mardan District. The accused had attacked a post of the security personnel in Swat District in 2009 and escaped abroad.
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October - 19 
The Counter Terrorism Department arrested a militant, identified as Mohammad Israel, from the General Bus Stand in provincial capital Peshawar on October 19, reported The News. According to the CTD, Mohammad Israel hailing from Taru Jabba in Nowshera District had introduced himself as the spokespers
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The Counter Terrorism Department arrested a militant, identified as Mohammad Israel, from the General Bus Stand in provincial capital Peshawar on October 19, reported The News. According to the CTD, Mohammad Israel hailing from Taru Jabba in Nowshera District had introduced himself as the spokesperson for the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)-Mohmand Agency Chapter, after the September 18, 2015, attack on the Pakistan Air Force camp in Badaber. Officials said the terrorist was held on the basis of information provided by the National Counter Terrorism Authority.
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October - 21 
Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) foiled a terror bid and arrested two terrorists, recovered arms and hand grenades from their possession in Phase VII of Hayatabad in provincial capital Peshawar. CTD recovered the locally manufactured bombs, four hand grenades, two pistols, hundreds of rounds and w
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Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) foiled a terror bid and arrested two terrorists, recovered arms and hand grenades from their possession in Phase VII of Hayatabad in provincial capital Peshawar. CTD recovered the locally manufactured bombs, four hand grenades, two pistols, hundreds of rounds and walkie talkie from their possession. The detained terrorists were involved in more than 20 terrorist attacks on Imamia Mosque, Police and security forces.
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October - 25 
In a major swoop, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa arrested 93 suspected people including a hardcore militant during a search operation in the Matta tehsil (revenue unit) of Swat District on October 25, reports Daily Times. The CTD personnel raided various areas in Swat a
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In a major swoop, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa arrested 93 suspected people including a hardcore militant during a search operation in the Matta tehsil (revenue unit) of Swat District on October 25, reports Daily Times. The CTD personnel raided various areas in Swat and arrested 93 suspects, according to CTD spokesperson. The spokesperson said that a militant, identified as Akhtar Ali, who hailed from the Bharshardo Ghalaye area, was also arrested during a raid on a hideout. The raiding team also recovered six rifles and 40 cartridges from the suspect’s possession.
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November - 9 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Malakand arrested two suspects, identified as Abdul Ghaffar and Zakirullah, for facilitating terrorists in attacks on Police personnel and abetting other acts of terrorism during a raid in Matta tehsil (revenue unit) of Swat District on November 9, reports The
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Malakand arrested two suspects, identified as Abdul Ghaffar and Zakirullah, for facilitating terrorists in attacks on Police personnel and abetting other acts of terrorism during a raid in Matta tehsil (revenue unit) of Swat District on November 9, reports The News. The CTD claimed the suspects were providing assistance to Umarzada. The Police also recovered a car from their possession.
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November - 9 
The CTD Bannu arrested a suspected terrorist, identified as Noor Said alias Lal Gulab, during a search operation in Bannu District on November 9, reported The News. The official said that the suspected terrorist was wanted in connection with the murder of a Police Constable.
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The CTD Bannu arrested a suspected terrorist, identified as Noor Said alias Lal Gulab, during a search operation in Bannu District on November 9, reported The News. The official said that the suspected terrorist was wanted in connection with the murder of a Police Constable.
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November - 9 
The Provincial Police claimed on November 9 to have arrested a recruiter for the Islamic State (IS, also known as Daesh), identified as Dadullah, from the Badaber area of provincial capital Peshawar, reports Dawn. The suspect was allegedly involved in recruiting for IS, said an unnamed Police Offici
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The Provincial Police claimed on November 9 to have arrested a recruiter for the Islamic State (IS, also known as Daesh), identified as Dadullah, from the Badaber area of provincial capital Peshawar, reports Dawn. The suspect was allegedly involved in recruiting for IS, said an unnamed Police Official. “The suspect arrested, Dadullah, belongs to Afghanistan, and was recruiting for an international militant organisation,” said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operation Mian Saeed. Weapons and hand grenades were also recovered from his possession.
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November - 13 
Police on November 13 claimed to have arrested an Afghan national, identified as Israr alias Landay, who was allegedly involved in the bomb attack that killed Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rasheed Khan in 2011, reports Dawn.
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Police on November 13 claimed to have arrested an Afghan national, identified as Israr alias Landay, who was allegedly involved in the bomb attack that killed Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rasheed Khan in 2011, reports Dawn.
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November - 16 
Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a terrorist, identified as Sami Ullah, during an anti-terror raid in Odigram area of Swat District on November 16, reports Daily Times. Ullah was wanted by Raheem Abad Police for various terror acts.
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Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a terrorist, identified as Sami Ullah, during an anti-terror raid in Odigram area of Swat District on November 16, reports Daily Times. Ullah was wanted by Raheem Abad Police for various terror acts.
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November - 18 
Thirty suspects were arrested after an explosive device was recovered on the Mall Road near the Armoured Corps Centre in Nowshera town of same District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on November 18, reports The News. Sources said unidentified terrorists had planted the explosive on the Mall Road, which was
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Thirty suspects were arrested after an explosive device was recovered on the Mall Road near the Armoured Corps Centre in Nowshera town of same District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on November 18, reports The News. Sources said unidentified terrorists had planted the explosive on the Mall Road, which was spotted by a Police patrol party. The Police party called the bomb disposal unit officials who defused the explosive. Police and Security Forces (SFs) launched a search operation in Hakimabad, Pir Sabaq, Armour Colony and Dheri Katikhel and arrested 30 suspects, including truck driver Attaullah and taxi driver Akar Khan.
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November - 19 
The Special Police Unit arrested a militant, identified as Khalid Zaman, wanted in terror activities, in Serai Naurang tehsil (revenue unit) of Lakki Marwat District on November 19, reports The News.
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The Special Police Unit arrested a militant, identified as Khalid Zaman, wanted in terror activities, in Serai Naurang tehsil (revenue unit) of Lakki Marwat District on November 19, reports The News.
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November - 20 
Police recovered at least 49 kilogrammes of explosive material from a motorcyclist at Azamabad check post within the jurisdiction of Kalu Khan Police Station in Swabi District, reports Dawn. According to DPO Swabi Javed Iqbal Wazir, Police personnel intercepted a motorcyclist Rozi Khan at Azamabad c
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Police recovered at least 49 kilogrammes of explosive material from a motorcyclist at Azamabad check post within the jurisdiction of Kalu Khan Police Station in Swabi District, reports Dawn. According to DPO Swabi Javed Iqbal Wazir, Police personnel intercepted a motorcyclist Rozi Khan at Azamabad check post during snap checking and recovered at least 49 kg of kilogrammes from his possession.
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November - 23 
The Anti-Terrorism Department on November 23 has arrested most-wanted terrorist during an operation conducted in Charial area of Malakand District, reports Daily Times. As per media reports, the arrested terrorist was allegedly involved in various terror attacks on Security Forces back in 2009.
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The Anti-Terrorism Department on November 23 has arrested most-wanted terrorist during an operation conducted in Charial area of Malakand District, reports Daily Times. As per media reports, the arrested terrorist was allegedly involved in various terror attacks on Security Forces back in 2009.
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November - 24 
Security Forces and Police on November 24 detained over 100 suspected persons, including 40 Afghan nationals, during a joint search operation in parts of the Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports The News. District Police Officer (DPO) Wahid Mehmood told reporters that the personnel
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Security Forces and Police on November 24 detained over 100 suspected persons, including 40 Afghan nationals, during a joint search operation in parts of the Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports The News. District Police Officer (DPO) Wahid Mehmood told reporters that the personnel of SFs, Police and intelligence agencies launched a search operation against anti-social elements and made the arrests. He said that search operation had been carried out in the Cantonment Board Nowshera, Risalpur, Muslim Town, Hakeemabad, Badrashi Regi, ASC Colony, Watar Ismailkhel, Sultan Ghari, Behram Killay, Mera Kheshgi, Marhati Banda, Ghaladher Zendo and surrounding localities.
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November - 24 
The Police beefed up security around the Kohat District jail after a terrorist threat, and detained 33 suspected persons from the prison’s vicinity on November 24, reports Dawn. The operation was conducted in Anar Banda, Chamabi, Waziro Kalay areas. The arrested persons also included four illegally
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The Police beefed up security around the Kohat District jail after a terrorist threat, and detained 33 suspected persons from the prison’s vicinity on November 24, reports Dawn. The operation was conducted in Anar Banda, Chamabi, Waziro Kalay areas. The arrested persons also included four illegally staying Afghan nationals. Arms and ammunition were also recovered from those arrested, which included a small machine gun, three pistols and two rifles besides huge quantity of cartridges.
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November - 27 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on November 27 arrested the suspected killer of three members of a polio team in Mansehra District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. CTD officials claimed the arrest of Siraj alias 'Amir Sahab' on Friday from the village of Tanda. T
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on November 27 arrested the suspected killer of three members of a polio team in Mansehra District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. CTD officials claimed the arrest of Siraj alias 'Amir Sahab' on Friday from the village of Tanda. The official said the accused had confessed to attacking the polio team in Mansehra along with his accomplice, Shahid Omer, during an initial interrogation with the CTD. The 'militant' is suspected of affiliation with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Two lady health workers and a Police guard were shot dead in the mountainous Danna area of Mansehra District in March 2015. The polio team had been vaccinating children on the second day of a three-day anti-polio drive in the district when they were attacked.
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November - 28 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on November 28 arrested three alleged terrorists, who were planning to bomb Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), reports The Dawn. A CTD team from Peshawar, acting on a tip-off, stopped a car coming from Bannu at Jarma bridge. Three terrorists belonging to Khyb
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on November 28 arrested three alleged terrorists, who were planning to bomb Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), reports The Dawn. A CTD team from Peshawar, acting on a tip-off, stopped a car coming from Bannu at Jarma bridge. Three terrorists belonging to Khyber Agency, who were currently residing in various parts of Peshawar, were arrested. They were identified as Imran Khan, Mali Khan and Fareed Khan. The CTD squad recovered 20 kilograms of explosives stuffed in a gunny bag, a safety fuse, 12-meter-long detonating cord, a remote controlled bomb receiver and an electric detonator from the vehicle.
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November - 29 
Police on November 29 conducted a search operation and detained 10 suspects, including six Afghans, from Hassan Ghari, Machni Gate sites in provincial capital Peshawar, reports Daily Times. All the suspects have been shifted to undisclosed place for investigations. Police spokesman told media that l
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Police on November 29 conducted a search operation and detained 10 suspects, including six Afghans, from Hassan Ghari, Machni Gate sites in provincial capital Peshawar, reports Daily Times. All the suspects have been shifted to undisclosed place for investigations. Police spokesman told media that lethal weapons and ammunitions have been recovered from their possession
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November - 29 
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Dr Saeed said that Police conducted operation in Armar area and detained four suspects involved in attacks on Police personnel, reports Daily Times. The SSP said that the accused were also wanted by various police stations in a number of criminal case
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Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Dr Saeed said that Police conducted operation in Armar area and detained four suspects involved in attacks on Police personnel, reports Daily Times. The SSP said that the accused were also wanted by various police stations in a number of criminal cases.
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December - 1 
Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on December 1 arrested three terrorists during a raid in Dera Ismail Khan District, reports Daily Times. CTD recovered five kilogram of explosives from the hideout. The terrorists are involved in terrorism and extortion incidents in the Province.
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Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on December 1 arrested three terrorists during a raid in Dera Ismail Khan District, reports Daily Times. CTD recovered five kilogram of explosives from the hideout. The terrorists are involved in terrorism and extortion incidents in the Province.
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December - 12 
Intelligence agencies claimed to have uncovered a network of militants and arrested a suspected suicide bomber, identified as Kamran, from Charsadda town of same District on December 12, reports The Express Tribune. At the time of the arrest, Kamran was in possession of three suicide jackets, two pi
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Intelligence agencies claimed to have uncovered a network of militants and arrested a suspected suicide bomber, identified as Kamran, from Charsadda town of same District on December 12, reports The Express Tribune. At the time of the arrest, Kamran was in possession of three suicide jackets, two pistols and three rifles. Prior to the arrest, Kamran had opened fire on the authorities, after which a gun fight ensued. At the end of the crossfire, Kamran was caught and taken into custody.
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December - 12 
Police arrested more than 100 suspected persons and seized arms from them in search operation Hangu District on December 12, reports The News. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rafiullah Khan said that the Police launched massive search operation in different parts of the District and arrested m
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Police arrested more than 100 suspected persons and seized arms from them in search operation Hangu District on December 12, reports The News. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rafiullah Khan said that the Police launched massive search operation in different parts of the District and arrested more than 100 suspected persons, including proclaimed offenders, and seized a huge cache of arms and drugs from their possession. He said that one Kalashnikov, two rifles, three pistols, cartridges and 20 kilograms of charas were seized from them. “Most of them were involved in kidnapping, murder and extortion,” the DSP said.
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December - 12 
The CTD arrested a wanted extortionist and target killer named Ibrahim during a raid in Hassan Garhi of Peshawar on December 12, reports The Express Tribune. He was wanted by the Police in a number of cases. Ibrahim lived in Garhi Fazale Haq within the jurisdiction of Mathra Police Station. A hand g
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The CTD arrested a wanted extortionist and target killer named Ibrahim during a raid in Hassan Garhi of Peshawar on December 12, reports The Express Tribune. He was wanted by the Police in a number of cases. Ibrahim lived in Garhi Fazale Haq within the jurisdiction of Mathra Police Station. A hand grenade and a pistol were seized from him. According to CTD officials, Ibrahim killed polio worker Amina in Shagai Hindkyan village on December 18, 2012. On March 5, 2014, he allegedly gunned down prayer leader Roohullah in Qaziabad, Mathra in yet another targeted killing. Ibrahim was also accused of the murder of a retired Army officer in the jurisdiction of Mathra Police Station.
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December - 12 
The Police arrested at least 63 suspects and recovered a hand grenade from the possession of one of them during operations in parts of Kohat District on December 12, reports The Express Tribune. According to Police, Salman Khan, a resident of Tarai Banda, Hangu, admitted that he had brought the gren
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The Police arrested at least 63 suspects and recovered a hand grenade from the possession of one of them during operations in parts of Kohat District on December 12, reports The Express Tribune. According to Police, Salman Khan, a resident of Tarai Banda, Hangu, admitted that he had brought the grenade in a crate of oranges from Hangu. He was booked under Section 5 of Explosives Sub Act.
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December - 12 
The Police rounded up a prisoner, identified as Haisiyat Ali, who had escaped during the Bannu jailbreak, from Kohat Development Authority (KDA) area in Kohat town of same District on December 12, reports The News. Haisiyat Ali, who had escaped during Bannu jailbreak in 2012, had been imprisoned in
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The Police rounded up a prisoner, identified as Haisiyat Ali, who had escaped during the Bannu jailbreak, from Kohat Development Authority (KDA) area in Kohat town of same District on December 12, reports The News. Haisiyat Ali, who had escaped during Bannu jailbreak in 2012, had been imprisoned in Bannu Prison in connection with terror activities and attempted-murder cases.
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December - 12 
The Security Forces and Police arrested 80 suspected persons during a search operation in Shabqadar tehsil (revenue unit) of Charsadda District on December 12, reports The News.
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The Security Forces and Police arrested 80 suspected persons during a search operation in Shabqadar tehsil (revenue unit) of Charsadda District on December 12, reports The News.
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December - 13 
Police during a raid on a house in Mathra area of Peshawar recovered two rocket launchers along with shells and IEDs, reports The News. Two persons were arrested.
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Police during a raid on a house in Mathra area of Peshawar recovered two rocket launchers along with shells and IEDs, reports The News. Two persons were arrested.
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December - 15 
The Peshawar Police on December 15 claimed to have foiled a plan to bomb a school on the first anniversary of the Army Public School (APS) massacre by arresting five suspected terrorists and seizing a 40kg explosive device, reports Dawn. City Police’s chief Mubarak Zeb told a news conference at the
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The Peshawar Police on December 15 claimed to have foiled a plan to bomb a school on the first anniversary of the Army Public School (APS) massacre by arresting five suspected terrorists and seizing a 40kg explosive device, reports Dawn. City Police’s chief Mubarak Zeb told a news conference at the Malik Saad Shaheed police lines that arrests were made in light of investigation into the reported gas cylinder blast in a mosque in the limits of the Mathara Police Station two days ago. He said the investigators had found out that an improvised explosive device had exploded and not a gas cylinder. The Police chief said the Police later arrested the mosque’s prayer leader, Qari Kashif, a resident of Ghilachi area in Mathara. He said the prayer leader told investigators that he and his accomplices living in the area had planned to bomb a Warsak Road school on the first anniversary of the APS attack. Mr Zeb said on the pointation of the prayer leader, the police raided a house and arrested his accomplices, including Azizul Haq, Aftab, Sher Bahadar and Mohammad Alam, all residents of Mathara.
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