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January - 1 
A curfew has been imposed in Swat and Chakdara for an indefinite period, as security forces said they detained 27 suspects, four of them Maulana Fazlullah’s close aides, during an operation on January 1, according to Daily Times.
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A curfew has been imposed in Swat and Chakdara for an indefinite period, as security forces said they detained 27 suspects, four of them Maulana Fazlullah’s close aides, during an operation on January 1, according to Daily Times.
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January - 3 
Security forces (SFs) launched a search operation against militants in the Swat district of the NWFP on January 3 and arrested more than 70 suspected militants, including local Taliban Commander Ikramuddin. Sources told The News that SFs in an operation at Shakardara in the Matta sub-division arrest
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Security forces (SFs) launched a search operation against militants in the Swat district of the NWFP on January 3 and arrested more than 70 suspected militants, including local Taliban Commander Ikramuddin. Sources told The News that SFs in an operation at Shakardara in the Matta sub-division arrested 63 persons and confiscated heavy weapons from them. The troops also blew up two houses of suspected militants in the area. The military, however, confirmed the arrests of 44 suspected militants only. Ikramuddin, a close aide of the TNSM leader Maulana Fazlullah, was allegedly involved in the beheading of police officials in the Swat valley.
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January - 8 
The Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate said that militants had fired on a military convoy while it was moving from Kanju to Kabal near the Ali Grama area late on January 8-night. However, no loss of life was reported. Following the attack, security forces arrested the 18 suspects.
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The Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate said that militants had fired on a military convoy while it was moving from Kanju to Kabal near the Ali Grama area late on January 8-night. However, no loss of life was reported. Following the attack, security forces arrested the 18 suspects.
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January - 9 
Security forces on January 9 pounded with artillery positions occupied by militants in the upper reaches of the Swat valley and claimed to have arrested 18 suspected militants, according to Dawn. Artillery fire was directed at areas in Gut Peuchar and Shawar localities. Some shells struck four house
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Security forces on January 9 pounded with artillery positions occupied by militants in the upper reaches of the Swat valley and claimed to have arrested 18 suspected militants, according to Dawn. Artillery fire was directed at areas in Gut Peuchar and Shawar localities. Some shells struck four houses in Manja village but no casualty was reported. Sources said that one of the houses belonged to ‘commander’ Khalid, an associate of TNSM leader Maulana Fazlullah, who had already left the place.
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January - 10 
security forces fighting the Fazlullah-led militants in the Swat district of NWFP on January 10 suspended military action due to persistent heavy snowfall and rain in the valley. Security forces, during a search operation in the Fatehpur area of Khwazakhela, arrested 12 suspected militants and shift
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security forces fighting the Fazlullah-led militants in the Swat district of NWFP on January 10 suspended military action due to persistent heavy snowfall and rain in the valley. Security forces, during a search operation in the Fatehpur area of Khwazakhela, arrested 12 suspected militants and shifted them to an undisclosed location. Similarly, military officials said four suspected militants were arrested on Ayub Bridge near Kanju.
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January - 11 
Police and security forces on January 11 arrested a hospitalised key militant ‘commander’ and five other suspects in a joint raid at a private hospital in the Saidu Sharif area of Swat in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), Daily Times reported. The arrested were identified as militant ‘Command
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Police and security forces on January 11 arrested a hospitalised key militant ‘commander’ and five other suspects in a joint raid at a private hospital in the Saidu Sharif area of Swat in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), Daily Times reported. The arrested were identified as militant ‘Commander’ Dr Khan, Alamgir, Mian Shahnshah, Mian Qamar Ali Shah and Taza Gul, all residents of Chuparyal Matta. According to police sources, Khan is an important commander of the militants and is considered among the top aides of cleric Maulana Fazlullah.
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January - 11 
sources also said that Muhammad Iqbal, district nazim (official) of the banned Tehreek-e-Nifaz-e Shariat Muhammadi, who was arrested recently from Fateh Pur area, had been shifted to an unknown destination for interrogation while his six colleagues were released after initial investigations. Police
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sources also said that Muhammad Iqbal, district nazim (official) of the banned Tehreek-e-Nifaz-e Shariat Muhammadi, who was arrested recently from Fateh Pur area, had been shifted to an unknown destination for interrogation while his six colleagues were released after initial investigations. Police seized a large cache of arms from Iqbal’s residence.
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January - 16 
Security forces foiled an attempt by the militants to blow up one of their caravans at Nangolai in the Swat district on January 16. Col. Mohammad Nadeem stated that the caravan was heading towards Matta when the militants blew up a remote control device planted at the roadside. The security forces l
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Security forces foiled an attempt by the militants to blow up one of their caravans at Nangolai in the Swat district on January 16. Col. Mohammad Nadeem stated that the caravan was heading towards Matta when the militants blew up a remote control device planted at the roadside. The security forces later cordoned off the area and arrested 19 suspected militants in the search operation, The News reported.
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January - 18 
SFs have started search operations in the Taliban dominated Tank city and its adjacent areas. They reportedly raided several houses and suspected hideouts of the militants. While more than 100 people were reportedly arrested, most of them were released after a brief interrogation. Troops also detain
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SFs have started search operations in the Taliban dominated Tank city and its adjacent areas. They reportedly raided several houses and suspected hideouts of the militants. While more than 100 people were reportedly arrested, most of them were released after a brief interrogation. Troops also detained 17 suspected militants who have been shifted to an undisclosed location for further investigation.
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January - 19 
Security forces have taken control of the Namal, Shor and Sardan Top areas in the Matta tehsil (administrative division) of Swat district on January 19, reports Daily Times. Militants have vacated the areas of Manja, Totanoo Bandai, Shah Dheri in Kabal tehsil and Puchar, Namal, Sardan Top and Shor i
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Security forces have taken control of the Namal, Shor and Sardan Top areas in the Matta tehsil (administrative division) of Swat district on January 19, reports Daily Times. Militants have vacated the areas of Manja, Totanoo Bandai, Shah Dheri in Kabal tehsil and Puchar, Namal, Sardan Top and Shor in Matta tehsil, which were strongholds of Fazlullah, sources added. They said militants’ bunkers in these areas were empty, and they took their weapons with them as they moved to unknown locations. The troops imposed a curfew during their forward march in the areas from 7pm on January 18-night and no one was allowed to come out of their houses. The security forces, during the operation, destroyed the houses of local militant commanders Sayed Karim, Lajbar Khan, Sahib and Bin Yamin, a close aide of rebel cleric Maulana Fazlullah. During the search operation, the troops also arrested several militants and shifted them to an undisclosed location for interrogation. Sources told Daily Times that the security forces had also recovered a police van belonging to the Matta Police Station.
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January - 19 
Security officials in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) said on January 19 that they had arrested a teenager allegedly involved in the assassination of former premier Benazir Bhutto, according to Daily Times. AP reported that 15 year-old Aitezaz Shah told investigators that he had been part of
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Security officials in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) said on January 19 that they had arrested a teenager allegedly involved in the assassination of former premier Benazir Bhutto, according to Daily Times. AP reported that 15 year-old Aitezaz Shah told investigators that he had been part of a five-man squad deployed that day in Rawalpindi, an unnamed intelligence said. Aitezaz was arrested on January 17 in Dera Ismail Khan with another militant identified as Sher Zaman. The duo have confessed their involvement in the plot to kill Benazir Bhutto, ARY Television quoted Interior Secretary Syed Kamal Shah as saying.
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January - 19 
The security forces said they arrested 10 militants and found 2.5 tonnes of explosives hidden in a mosque in Swat.
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The security forces said they arrested 10 militants and found 2.5 tonnes of explosives hidden in a mosque in Swat.
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January - 24 
Security forces have reportedly regained control of most areas in Swat and pushed the militants to the remote, snow-covered mountains of upper Swat. Scores of militants loyal to TNSM leader Maulana Fazlullah have either been arrested or killed during the military operation.
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Security forces have reportedly regained control of most areas in Swat and pushed the militants to the remote, snow-covered mountains of upper Swat. Scores of militants loyal to TNSM leader Maulana Fazlullah have either been arrested or killed during the military operation.
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January - 27 
According to Dawn, 50 militants, including a local commander, were arrested during a military operation in the Sambat, Bodigram and Matta areas of Upper Swat on January 27. A Taliban ‘commander’, identified as Sher Mohammad Khan, and about 30 of the detained people were hardcore militants loyal to c
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According to Dawn, 50 militants, including a local commander, were arrested during a military operation in the Sambat, Bodigram and Matta areas of Upper Swat on January 27. A Taliban ‘commander’, identified as Sher Mohammad Khan, and about 30 of the detained people were hardcore militants loyal to cleric Maulana Fazlullah. Sher Khan, a close aide of the cleric, was involved in attacks on security forces, government installations and several cases of killings. The Media Information Centre in Mingora said a large quantity of arms and ammunition, including detonators, Kalashnikovs, rifles, pistols, shotguns and live rounds had been seized.
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January - 27 
In the province, Police in Mansehra have arrested four activists of the Lashkar-i-Ababeel, an hitherto unknown extremist outfit, suspecting them of being involved in the bomb attack at the warehouse of an international relief organisation. Police arrested Qari Ehsanul Haq, Mohammad Ashraf, Badiuzama
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In the province, Police in Mansehra have arrested four activists of the Lashkar-i-Ababeel, an hitherto unknown extremist outfit, suspecting them of being involved in the bomb attack at the warehouse of an international relief organisation. Police arrested Qari Ehsanul Haq, Mohammad Ashraf, Badiuzaman and Ghulam Yahya a few days ago for their alleged involvement in the blast at the warehouse of Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
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January - 31 
Security forces arrested three close aides of local Taliban commander Maulana Fazlullah during a search operation at Kanju check post in the Swat district of North West Frontier Province (NWFP), sources told Daily Times on February 1. Tazamin alias Abu Mursad, Sher Nawaz alias Abu Sufian and Matiull
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Security forces arrested three close aides of local Taliban commander Maulana Fazlullah during a search operation at Kanju check post in the Swat district of North West Frontier Province (NWFP), sources told Daily Times on February 1. Tazamin alias Abu Mursad, Sher Nawaz alias Abu Sufian and Matiullah alias Abu Zar were shifted to an undisclosed location for interrogation, they added. A day earlier, security forces fired artillery shells at suspected militant hideouts in Piyochar, Manja and Tota Bandi when they were informed about militants’ presence there. While five houses were partially damaged in the shelling there were no casualties reported.
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February - 2 
Police on February 2 arrested a 16-year-old boy, from Dera Ismail Khan, who had confessed to plotting a suicide attack to kill Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, security officials told Reuters on February 3, according to Daily Times. “The boy was caught ... with a vest a
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Police on February 2 arrested a 16-year-old boy, from Dera Ismail Khan, who had confessed to plotting a suicide attack to kill Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, security officials told Reuters on February 3, according to Daily Times. “The boy was caught ... with a vest and explosives,” said an unnamed intelligence official. He said the would-be attacker had admitted that Fazl was his target.
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February - 10 
Security forces (SFs) arrested at least 31 suspected militants during the ongoing military operation in the Kabal tehsil (administrative division) of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on February 10, sources told Daily Times. The SFs also recovered five hand grenades, two Kala
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Security forces (SFs) arrested at least 31 suspected militants during the ongoing military operation in the Kabal tehsil (administrative division) of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on February 10, sources told Daily Times. The SFs also recovered five hand grenades, two Kalashnikovs, one repeater, two pistols, seven shotguns and 359 rounds. Sources added that the SFs later set ablaze the houses of two militant commanders.
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February - 14 
SFs arrested seven suspected militants, including four foreigners, from Darra Adam Khel and seized a heavy cache of weapons from them, Daily Times reported. Troops raided the Toor Chappar area and arrested the militants. They also seized a missile barrel launcher gun, an anti-aircraft gun and dozens
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SFs arrested seven suspected militants, including four foreigners, from Darra Adam Khel and seized a heavy cache of weapons from them, Daily Times reported. Troops raided the Toor Chappar area and arrested the militants. They also seized a missile barrel launcher gun, an anti-aircraft gun and dozens of shells, pistols and bullets.
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February - 17 
Security forces (SFs) arrested seven hardcore militants, including two commanders, during a search operation in the Swat district. The militants were reportedly hiding in a house when the security forces launched the operation in the Kabal sub-division and arrested them after a brief exchange of fir
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Security forces (SFs) arrested seven hardcore militants, including two commanders, during a search operation in the Swat district. The militants were reportedly hiding in a house when the security forces launched the operation in the Kabal sub-division and arrested them after a brief exchange of fire. The two commanders were identified as Fazle Rehman and Akbar Hussain. Residents said that the SFs also dynamited the house of Fazle Rehman and the shops and a clinical laboratory of Akbar Hussain in the area.
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February - 19 
A suspected militant was killed and two others were arrested when the security forces (SFs) opened fire at alleged hideouts of militants after an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion near an army convoy in the Darra Adam Khel town on February 19. Sources told The News that a SF convoy was pas
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A suspected militant was killed and two others were arrested when the security forces (SFs) opened fire at alleged hideouts of militants after an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion near an army convoy in the Darra Adam Khel town on February 19. Sources told The News that a SF convoy was passing through Gidaro area when an IED planted on the road exploded, leading to injuries to one soldier. After the explosion, the SF personnel opened indiscriminate fire, which resulted in the killing of one suspected militant.
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February - 19 
Police in the provincial capital arrested an Afghan national, identified as Abdur Rahim, and also recovered four kilograms of explosives from his possession on February 19, Dawn reported.
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Police in the provincial capital arrested an Afghan national, identified as Abdur Rahim, and also recovered four kilograms of explosives from his possession on February 19, Dawn reported.
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February - 19 
SF personnel arrested 20 militants from Bannu district on February 19 and recovered a huge quantity of rocket launchers and sub-machine guns from their possession, according to The Post. The militants revealed during investigation that they were affiliated to the local Taliban leader Hamid Shah of B
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SF personnel arrested 20 militants from Bannu district on February 19 and recovered a huge quantity of rocket launchers and sub-machine guns from their possession, according to The Post. The militants revealed during investigation that they were affiliated to the local Taliban leader Hamid Shah of Bannu, who is reported to have lost the February 18 elections from a constituency in NWFP. The arrested militants confessed that they were tasked to target Adnan Khan Wazir who won the polls against Hamid Shah.
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February - 20 
The News reported that the SFs arrested 75 suspected militants in the Charbagh sub-division of Swat district during house-to-house searches on February 20.
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The News reported that the SFs arrested 75 suspected militants in the Charbagh sub-division of Swat district during house-to-house searches on February 20.
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February - 23 
Police on a tip off on February 23 raided a workshop and recovered an explosive-laden vehicle and three bombs, to be used in suicide bombings, from the Mingora area and arrested five people. The police said the five were ‘involved’ in planting explosives in vehicles which would have later been used
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Police on a tip off on February 23 raided a workshop and recovered an explosive-laden vehicle and three bombs, to be used in suicide bombings, from the Mingora area and arrested five people. The police said the five were ‘involved’ in planting explosives in vehicles which would have later been used in suicide attacks on the SFs. Mingora Police Deputy Superintendent Kiramat Shah told reporters that workshop owner Sirajuddin and his brother were also among the detainees.
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February - 26 
The Interior Ministry said on February 26 that security forces had arrested more than 440 militants, including 60 would-be suicide bombers, in the last three months, Daily Times reported. Interior Ministry spokesman Brigadier (r) Javed Cheema told reporters, "Security agencies have arrested 442 terr
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The Interior Ministry said on February 26 that security forces had arrested more than 440 militants, including 60 would-be suicide bombers, in the last three months, Daily Times reported. Interior Ministry spokesman Brigadier (r) Javed Cheema told reporters, "Security agencies have arrested 442 terrorists and militants during the past three months. From 60 of these terrorists, suicide jackets and other material was confiscated, which shows the law enforcement agencies are in protective mode and stopped them from launching suicide attacks." Cheema said that 17 suspects had been arrested in Punjab, 26 in Sindh, 13 in the NWFP and 122 in Balochistan, Dawn reported. Similarly, 124 alleged militants were arrested in Swat while 140 surrendered to security forces. He said that 45kgs of explosive, eight detonators with leads, five remote controls with chargers and 10 hand-grenades had been seized in Punjab. 43 kilograms of explosives, 44 detonators, two rocket-launchers and 53 hand-grenades were seized in Sindh. In the NWFP, 50,096 kgs of explosives, 26 hand-grenades, 10 explosive jackets, 16 dynamites, 14 detonators, four rocket-launchers, 11 missiles, 32 mortar shells and 24 safety fuses were recovered. The spokesman said that from February 1 to date, 770kgs of explosive had been seized and two explosives-laden vehicles impounded in Swat. He added that 18 explosive devices, 96 detonators, 75kgs of explosive, 112 hand-grenades, 246 mortar shells, 56 mines, 19 rocket launchers and four AA guns had also been seized from the militants.
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February - 26 
Three close associates of TNSM leader Maulana Fazlullah were arrested from Mingora in the Swat district on February 26, according to Dawn. Police said that one of the suspects, Sayed Rehman, was arrested from Koza Banda and two others, Mohammad Ishaque and Zahid Khan, from the Kadyser Manglawar area
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Three close associates of TNSM leader Maulana Fazlullah were arrested from Mingora in the Swat district on February 26, according to Dawn. Police said that one of the suspects, Sayed Rehman, was arrested from Koza Banda and two others, Mohammad Ishaque and Zahid Khan, from the Kadyser Manglawar area. A motorcycle, a Kalashnikov and a repeater were seized from their possession.
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February - 28 
Associated Press of Pakistan reported that police arrested five suspected militants during a search operation in the Fizzagut area of Swat district on February 28. Police raided the hideouts of militants in Fizzagut and arrested Abdul Khaliq, Zafar Ali, Saifur Rehman and Anwar Ali while another was
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Associated Press of Pakistan reported that police arrested five suspected militants during a search operation in the Fizzagut area of Swat district on February 28. Police raided the hideouts of militants in Fizzagut and arrested Abdul Khaliq, Zafar Ali, Saifur Rehman and Anwar Ali while another was arrested from the Khwazakhela area.
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Police in the Charsadda district have arrested an accused involved in several terrorist activities, including launching an attack on former minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao, The News reported. District Police Officer Feroz Shah Khan said on February 29 that the accused Dawood, hailing from Afghanis
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Police in the Charsadda district have arrested an accused involved in several terrorist activities, including launching an attack on former minister Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao, The News reported. District Police Officer Feroz Shah Khan said on February 29 that the accused Dawood, hailing from Afghanistan, was arrested when he was found lying unconscious in some sugarcane field. He also said that two extremists were killed on February 28-night in an exchange of fire with the police when they launched an attack on a police check-post. Two other extremists, however, managed to escape from the incident site.
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February - 29 
The security forces on February 29 arrested five more suspected militants from different localities of the Charsadda district while they also released 20 suspects due to lack of evidence. According to police sources, seven militants laid their arms and surrendered before the district authorities in
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The security forces on February 29 arrested five more suspected militants from different localities of the Charsadda district while they also released 20 suspects due to lack of evidence. According to police sources, seven militants laid their arms and surrendered before the district authorities in the Kabal sub-division. So far 185 militants have surrendered to the authorities in the district while over 100 have been set free due to lack of evidence.
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March - 2 
Elsewhere in the province, three suspected militants were arrested by the security agencies on March 2 in the Swat district, according to Daily Times. Two militants were arrested from the Fizagut area near Mingora and another from Wenayi Bridge during a search operation, official sources said.
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Elsewhere in the province, three suspected militants were arrested by the security agencies on March 2 in the Swat district, according to Daily Times. Two militants were arrested from the Fizagut area near Mingora and another from Wenayi Bridge during a search operation, official sources said.
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March - 3 
Security forces on March 3 arrested a key militant, Mirajuddin, at the Fiza Ghat check-post outside Mingora city in the Swat district of NWFP, Daily Times reported. They also arrested 10 suspected militants, including six key commanders of TNSM leader Maulana Fazlullah, in the Bamakhela area of Matt
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Security forces on March 3 arrested a key militant, Mirajuddin, at the Fiza Ghat check-post outside Mingora city in the Swat district of NWFP, Daily Times reported. They also arrested 10 suspected militants, including six key commanders of TNSM leader Maulana Fazlullah, in the Bamakhela area of Matta sub-division. Mirajuddin was allegedly responsible for preparing both cars and suicide bombers for use in suicide attacks. He was also wanted by the security forces in connection with the beheading of six security officials in the Charbagh area in 2007. Mirajuddin owned a workshop from where security forces had during February 2008 seized a car being prepared for a suicide attack, an official said.
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March - 4 
Four militants and a villager were killed in a gun-battle which erupted in the Khankhel area of Lakki Marwat district of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on March 4 after the abduction of a union council official and his two associates. Two of the militants were Uzbek nationals while the rest
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Four militants and a villager were killed in a gun-battle which erupted in the Khankhel area of Lakki Marwat district of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on March 4 after the abduction of a union council official and his two associates. Two of the militants were Uzbek nationals while the rest were tribal Wazirs, District Police Officer Romail Akram told Dawn, adding that an Uzbek militant had been arrested. Bakhmal Union Council official Malik Mohammad Idrees Khan and associates Musawwir Gul and Hayatullah were coming to Serai Gambila when five armed militants intercepted their car near Manzar Faqeer area and abducted them, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Umar Faraz Khattak. A heavy contingent of police and Frontier Constabulary personnel were subsequently sent to the area to ensure that the abducted people were not taken to the tribal belt. Armed volunteers, sources said, surrounded the militants at a place near Khankhel, held talks with them and got the three persons freed. However, the villagers refused the militants’ demand for a safe passage and in the ensuing encounter, five persons were killed.
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March - 5 
Police in the Lakki Marwat district of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on March 5 arrested four militants and recovered some arms and ammunition after an exchange of fire in the Baistkhel area, The News reported. The militants had come to the area for sabotage as a day earlier four of their
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Police in the Lakki Marwat district of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on March 5 arrested four militants and recovered some arms and ammunition after an exchange of fire in the Baistkhel area, The News reported. The militants had come to the area for sabotage as a day earlier four of their accomplices were killed in an encounter with the troops and villagers near Khankhel. An official said the arrival of another group of militants a day after the fighting might be aimed at avenging the killing of their colleagues.
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March - 6 
According to The Post, the security forces on March 6 arrested six suspected militants in the Matta sub-division of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) and recovered mortars, rocket launchers and hand grenades. The security forces are also reported to have attacked hideouts of m
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According to The Post, the security forces on March 6 arrested six suspected militants in the Matta sub-division of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) and recovered mortars, rocket launchers and hand grenades. The security forces are also reported to have attacked hideouts of militants in the Peochar area on late March 5-night. However, no casualties were reported. Sources said the troops recovered a 15-kg bomb from Peochar after suspected militants escaped from the incident site following an exchange of fire for several hours.
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March - 7 
According to Daily Times, militants attacked a police van with a remote-controlled bomb in the Kabal sub-division of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on March 7, injuring a policeman and damaging the van. Police retaliated ad later also raided the Kabal area and arrested thre
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According to Daily Times, militants attacked a police van with a remote-controlled bomb in the Kabal sub-division of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on March 7, injuring a policeman and damaging the van. Police retaliated ad later also raided the Kabal area and arrested three suspected militants and seized rocket launchers and other weapons from their possession.
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March - 7 
The police arrested two suspected militants, identified as Muhammad Humayun and Misbahuddin, during separate raids in the Matta sub-division of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on March 7, Associated Press of Pakistan reported.
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The police arrested two suspected militants, identified as Muhammad Humayun and Misbahuddin, during separate raids in the Matta sub-division of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on March 7, Associated Press of Pakistan reported.
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March - 10 
On March 10, the Pakistan army said that it has arrested six suspected militants in the town of Tank and in Swat.
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On March 10, the Pakistan army said that it has arrested six suspected militants in the town of Tank and in Swat.
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March - 12 
An AP report quoted the army as saying that security forces had arrested five suspected militants and seized a cache of weapons and ammunition in Swat.
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An AP report quoted the army as saying that security forces had arrested five suspected militants and seized a cache of weapons and ammunition in Swat.
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March - 13 
Security forces (SFs) on March 13 arrested seven militants during a search operation in the Char Bagh area of Swat district in the NWFP, Daily Times reported. SFs also reportedly launched a search operation in the Shakar Darra area of Matta sub-division in Swat. However, there were no reports of arr
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Security forces (SFs) on March 13 arrested seven militants during a search operation in the Char Bagh area of Swat district in the NWFP, Daily Times reported. SFs also reportedly launched a search operation in the Shakar Darra area of Matta sub-division in Swat. However, there were no reports of arrests made or weapons recovered.
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March - 14 
The security forces (SFs), backed by gunship helicopters, conducted search operations in the Salanda, Jehanabad, Syedabad, Ser, Telegram and Badar areas of the Charbagh sub-division and arrested 42 militant suspects, including three wanted militants, and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition
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The security forces (SFs), backed by gunship helicopters, conducted search operations in the Salanda, Jehanabad, Syedabad, Ser, Telegram and Badar areas of the Charbagh sub-division and arrested 42 militant suspects, including three wanted militants, and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition. The SFs also arrested a suspect, identified as Fazl Said Siddiqi, at the Fiza Gat check-post during routine checking.
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March - 17 
Security forces arrested approximately 73 suspected militants during a search operation in different areas of Swat, including Namal, Matta, Balasur, Ser and Teligram.
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Security forces arrested approximately 73 suspected militants during a search operation in different areas of Swat, including Namal, Matta, Balasur, Ser and Teligram.
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March - 20 
The security forces arrested five suspected militants in the Swat district of NWFP on March 20, The News reported. The three suspects arrested at the Fiza Ghat checkpoint were identified as Sharif Khan, Bawar Khan, residents of Tuha Charbagh, and Akbar Ali, a resident of Khwazakhela.
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The security forces arrested five suspected militants in the Swat district of NWFP on March 20, The News reported. The three suspects arrested at the Fiza Ghat checkpoint were identified as Sharif Khan, Bawar Khan, residents of Tuha Charbagh, and Akbar Ali, a resident of Khwazakhela.
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March - 25 
Security forces in Swat arrested four suspected militants, including Muhammad Yusuf, a militant commander closely linked to the TNSM leader Maulana Fazlullah.
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Security forces in Swat arrested four suspected militants, including Muhammad Yusuf, a militant commander closely linked to the TNSM leader Maulana Fazlullah.
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March - 27 
Security forces on March 27 arrested two suspected militants in the Spina Thana area of Kohat district in the NWFP and also seized their vehicle, Dawn reported. The suspects are said to be members of a gang supplying arms and ammunition to Taliban in Khyber Agency and the Kohat frontier region.
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Security forces on March 27 arrested two suspected militants in the Spina Thana area of Kohat district in the NWFP and also seized their vehicle, Dawn reported. The suspects are said to be members of a gang supplying arms and ammunition to Taliban in Khyber Agency and the Kohat frontier region.
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March - 27 
The Kohat Police claimed to have foiled an attempt to smuggle a huge quantity of arms to southern areas of the country and arrested two people on the Indus Highway. The Saddar police checked a van on the Kohat-Bannu road and seized five pistols, one 12-bore gun, one Kalashinkov and 820 cartridges of
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The Kohat Police claimed to have foiled an attempt to smuggle a huge quantity of arms to southern areas of the country and arrested two people on the Indus Highway. The Saddar police checked a van on the Kohat-Bannu road and seized five pistols, one 12-bore gun, one Kalashinkov and 820 cartridges of different bores. The arrested men were identified as Mohammad Sultan of Tank and Sher Mohammad of Lakki Marwat district.
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March - 29 
The security forces on March 29 arrested a top militant in the Swat district of North West Frontier Province (NWFP), government sources told Daily Times. Police raided a house in Saidu Sharif on a tip-off and arrested Mian Syed, resident of Puchar Matta, and took him to an undisclosed location for i
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The security forces on March 29 arrested a top militant in the Swat district of North West Frontier Province (NWFP), government sources told Daily Times. Police raided a house in Saidu Sharif on a tip-off and arrested Mian Syed, resident of Puchar Matta, and took him to an undisclosed location for investigation, they added.
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March - 31 
Security forces arrested on March 31-night a suspected suicide bomber, identified as Saqib of Baffa area, from a place near the Shawal Najif Army Camp in the Mansehra district, Dawn reported. They also claimed to have seized explosives.
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Security forces arrested on March 31-night a suspected suicide bomber, identified as Saqib of Baffa area, from a place near the Shawal Najif Army Camp in the Mansehra district, Dawn reported. They also claimed to have seized explosives.
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March - 31 
Three policemen and a civilian were injured in a roadside bomb blast in the Swat district of NWFP on March 31, according to Daily Times. The policemen were returning to the Kanjoo police post after defusing a bomb in Ningolai when the van they were traveling in hit a roadside bomb in Dherai. Police
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Three policemen and a civilian were injured in a roadside bomb blast in the Swat district of NWFP on March 31, according to Daily Times. The policemen were returning to the Kanjoo police post after defusing a bomb in Ningolai when the van they were traveling in hit a roadside bomb in Dherai. Police said they had arrested a militant commander after the blast.
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April - 4 
In the province, the security forces on April 4 arrested seven suspected militants, including a close aide of TNSM leader Maulana Fazlullah, in the Swat district, The News reported. Nasibzada, a companion of Maulana Fazlullah, and two other suspected militants were arrested in the jurisdiction of Mi
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In the province, the security forces on April 4 arrested seven suspected militants, including a close aide of TNSM leader Maulana Fazlullah, in the Swat district, The News reported. Nasibzada, a companion of Maulana Fazlullah, and two other suspected militants were arrested in the jurisdiction of Mingora police station. One was arrested from Khwazakhela and three suspected militants, identified as Muhammad Hanif, Fazle Majeed and Rahimullah, were arrested from Kabal.
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April - 29 
In the province, four militants of the Baitullah Mehsud group were arrested on April 29 during a clash with supporters of a pro-government militant commander in the Tank district. Local people said Commander Turkistan’s supporters also captured two vehicles in the Suza area after an attack by his me
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In the province, four militants of the Baitullah Mehsud group were arrested on April 29 during a clash with supporters of a pro-government militant commander in the Tank district. Local people said Commander Turkistan’s supporters also captured two vehicles in the Suza area after an attack by his men. During the clash, two Baitullah group militants were injured.
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April - 29 
The Dera Ismail Khan district Police said on April 29 that they had arrested a would-be suicide bomber carrying a vest strapped with 15 kilograms of explosives. "We have arrested a would-be suicide bomber with a vest carrying 15 kilograms of explosives," District Police Officer (DPO) Ghaffar told AF
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The Dera Ismail Khan district Police said on April 29 that they had arrested a would-be suicide bomber carrying a vest strapped with 15 kilograms of explosives. "We have arrested a would-be suicide bomber with a vest carrying 15 kilograms of explosives," District Police Officer (DPO) Ghaffar told AFP. The 23-year-old suspect, identified as Adnash Gul from Abbotabad, was travelling in a passenger van from North Waziristan to Dera Ismail Khan, a police official said. The DPO told reporters that Adnash was coming from a madrassa (seminary) in Miranshah, and had said he was supposed to hand over the explosives-laden jacket to a man in Dera Ismail Khan.
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May - 6 
According to The News, suspected militants on May 6 shot dead two policemen outside a bank in the Matta Bazaar of Swat district in the NWFP. "Aziz Ahmad and Sardar were guarding the Habib Bank Limited in Matta Bazaar when unidentified assailants opened fire on them, killing both of them on the spot,
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According to The News, suspected militants on May 6 shot dead two policemen outside a bank in the Matta Bazaar of Swat district in the NWFP. "Aziz Ahmad and Sardar were guarding the Habib Bank Limited in Matta Bazaar when unidentified assailants opened fire on them, killing both of them on the spot," police and eyewitnesses said. At least 24 suspected militants were arrested and heavy arms and a motorbike recovered from them, the sources added. This was reportedly the second such incident in the last 24 hours when policemen were targeted by the militants. Earlier, a policeman, Haroon-ur-Rasheed, was shot dead in the Rahat Koat area of Matta sub-division on May 5.
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May - 9 
25 suspected militants were arrested in a joint operation conducted by the Army, Frontier Crops and Police in the Gado area of Kabal sub-division. A large quantity of arms and ammunition was seized from their possession. The operation was launched on May 9-morning after a roadside bomb blast and an
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25 suspected militants were arrested in a joint operation conducted by the Army, Frontier Crops and Police in the Gado area of Kabal sub-division. A large quantity of arms and ammunition was seized from their possession. The operation was launched on May 9-morning after a roadside bomb blast and an attack on a convoy of security forces. A police constable was killed and two others were injured in an exchange of fire. Six militants had been killed near the Wennai bridge in the Matta sub-division on May 8-night.
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May - 11 
The Army deployed tanks in Darra Adamkhel after security forces (SFs) clashed with militants on May 11 while the road between Kohat and Peshawar has been blocked, Dawn reported. Sources said two non-combatants were wounded in an exchange of fire. Fighting was continuing till late in the evening. Loc
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The Army deployed tanks in Darra Adamkhel after security forces (SFs) clashed with militants on May 11 while the road between Kohat and Peshawar has been blocked, Dawn reported. Sources said two non-combatants were wounded in an exchange of fire. Fighting was continuing till late in the evening. Local people said that the tanks moved in at about noon after militants attacked soldiers checking vehicles near the Friendship Tunnel on the Indus Highway. They said that the soldiers retaliated and the militants consequently took refuge in a private school in the Shagiwal locality of the Darra town. The troops surrounded the school and tanks pounded its building. Militants had earlier blown up a college building in the area and abducted two people three days ago from the Indus Highway. The SFs also arrested seven militants from a school in the Mazid Khel area in Darra Adamkhel.
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May - 20 
In another incident, six soldiers and four civilians were injured when a bomb exploded near the division headquarters of the army on Hangu road on May 20. An army truck, carrying troops from Bannu to Parachinar, was hit by the blast, injuring the six soldiers. Three vehicles were also damaged in the
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In another incident, six soldiers and four civilians were injured when a bomb exploded near the division headquarters of the army on Hangu road on May 20. An army truck, carrying troops from Bannu to Parachinar, was hit by the blast, injuring the six soldiers. Three vehicles were also damaged in the explosion. The bomb is believed to have been activated by a cyclist with a remote control. Army personnel are reported to have arrested two other suspects who were roaming near the division headquarters at the time of the blast.
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June - 2 
A police constable was injured when unidentified persons attacked a checkpoint in Nangolai in the Swat district of NWFP in the early hours of June 2, The News reported. Soon after the incident curfew was imposed in the area and security forces arrested two suspected persons in a search operation.
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A police constable was injured when unidentified persons attacked a checkpoint in Nangolai in the Swat district of NWFP in the early hours of June 2, The News reported. Soon after the incident curfew was imposed in the area and security forces arrested two suspected persons in a search operation.
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June - 5 
Five persons were injured in a shootout between militants and police in the Nowshera district of the NWFP on June 5, Daily Times reported. The injured included two policemen, two civilians and a militant commander. According to the details, a police mobile squad saw an armed man in the Sulemankhel a
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Five persons were injured in a shootout between militants and police in the Nowshera district of the NWFP on June 5, Daily Times reported. The injured included two policemen, two civilians and a militant commander. According to the details, a police mobile squad saw an armed man in the Sulemankhel area of Badrashi village and asked him to surrender. But the man opened fire at the police and was soon joined by his accomplices. The consequent exchange of fire continued for more than an hour. The wounded Taliban commander Qari Hussain Amin was arrested, while police contingents besieged the area to arrest his associates. Police also seized weapons and ammunition from a mosque in the area. Locals said the mosque was being used by the militants as their headquarters.
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July - 1 
According to Dawn, police arrested seven members of the outlawed Lashkar-i-Islam (LeI) group during an operation on July 1 in various areas of Peshawar, capital of the NWFP. Police personnel, backed by the Frontier Constabulary, raided a number of houses in the Hayatabad, Peshtakhara, Daudzai, Chamk
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According to Dawn, police arrested seven members of the outlawed Lashkar-i-Islam (LeI) group during an operation on July 1 in various areas of Peshawar, capital of the NWFP. Police personnel, backed by the Frontier Constabulary, raided a number of houses in the Hayatabad, Peshtakhara, Daudzai, Chamkani, Ormar and Khazana areas. The recovered weapons included nine Kalashnikovs, three rifles, seven pistols and 328 cartridges.
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July - 2 
Security forces continued their military operations at Bara in the Khyber Agency and rural areas of Peshawar, capital of the NWFP, on July 2, arresting 69 alleged militants, including a top militant commander, The News reported. The arrested commander was identified as Amal Khan of the Lashkar-e-Isl
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Security forces continued their military operations at Bara in the Khyber Agency and rural areas of Peshawar, capital of the NWFP, on July 2, arresting 69 alleged militants, including a top militant commander, The News reported. The arrested commander was identified as Amal Khan of the Lashkar-e-Islam. Authorities claimed he was arrested in Mandikas area along with his 10 companions when he was allegedly transporting ammunition to the Tirah Valley. "A total of 87 militants have been arrested during the five days of operation Siraat-e-Mustaqeem," said an official communication.
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July - 2 
Security forces on July 2 arrested Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam leader Maulana Samiullah and his son, Sohaib, from the Pai village of Tank district in the NWFP for allegedly training would-be female suicide bombers, Geo TV reported. He was accused of training female students of the Madrassa Binatul Islam to
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Security forces on July 2 arrested Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam leader Maulana Samiullah and his son, Sohaib, from the Pai village of Tank district in the NWFP for allegedly training would-be female suicide bombers, Geo TV reported. He was accused of training female students of the Madrassa Binatul Islam to carry out suicide attacks, according to Daily Times.
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July - 17 
Police in the Swat district on July 17 arrested three suspected would-be suicide bombers, including a 13-year old boy who was tasked to attack the security forces, police officials told reporters in Mingora. They were arrested during a routine check at the GhatPewchar check-post in the Matta sub-div
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Police in the Swat district on July 17 arrested three suspected would-be suicide bombers, including a 13-year old boy who was tasked to attack the security forces, police officials told reporters in Mingora. They were arrested during a routine check at the GhatPewchar check-post in the Matta sub-division.
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July - 19 
Elsewhere in the province, four persons, including a nine-year-old vendor, were injured in a grenade attack on the Garrison cinema owned by army in the Kohat district on July 19-night, Dawn reported. Security forces arrested a suspect belonging to the Kurram Agency in FATA soon after the blast.
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Elsewhere in the province, four persons, including a nine-year-old vendor, were injured in a grenade attack on the Garrison cinema owned by army in the Kohat district on July 19-night, Dawn reported. Security forces arrested a suspect belonging to the Kurram Agency in FATA soon after the blast.
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July - 25 
The security forces arrested 10 suspected militants during a search operation in the Sherpalam area of Kabal.
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The security forces arrested 10 suspected militants during a search operation in the Sherpalam area of Kabal.
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July - 25 
Up to 40 commanders of al Qaeda were arrested during military operations in Hangu and Bara, while 17 security force personnel had been killed, Adviser to Prime Minister on Interior Affairs, Rehman Malik, said on July 25, Daily Times reported. He said that suicide attacks had come to "zero level" in
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Up to 40 commanders of al Qaeda were arrested during military operations in Hangu and Bara, while 17 security force personnel had been killed, Adviser to Prime Minister on Interior Affairs, Rehman Malik, said on July 25, Daily Times reported. He said that suicide attacks had come to "zero level" in the Punjab and Sindh provinces, adding that such attacks were down by 80 percent in the NWFP. The adviser said the operation in the Hangu district had been carried out successfully and desired objectives had been achieved with the minimum use of force. Rehman said the Government had employed the "three-Ds" (dialogue, development and deterrence) and "three-Ps" (prevent, protect and pursue) policy to contain terrorism in the country. He also said the Government would prefer negotiations to sort out problems in the FATA, but warned that stern action would be taken if the peace deals between the NWFP Government and the tribal militants failed.
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July - 29 
Security forces have reportedly launched a renewed search operation in pursuit of the militants in different parts of the valley. A military spokesman said that six militants were arrested and two were killed in the operation. A large quantity of automatic weapons and ammunition was also recovered.
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Security forces have reportedly launched a renewed search operation in pursuit of the militants in different parts of the valley. A military spokesman said that six militants were arrested and two were killed in the operation. A large quantity of automatic weapons and ammunition was also recovered. He added that the arrested militants were believed to be close associates of Fazlullah.
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July - 31 
In a search operation in the Mingora city on July 31, SFs arrested 10 suspected militants, officials said.
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In a search operation in the Mingora city on July 31, SFs arrested 10 suspected militants, officials said.
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August - 2 
At least eight police personnel were killed and five others wounded on August 2 when a remote-controlled bomb exploded near their vehicle in the Kabal town of Swat district in the NWFP, Daily Times reported. Officials said the police party was returning to base after a search operation in Kabal when
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At least eight police personnel were killed and five others wounded on August 2 when a remote-controlled bomb exploded near their vehicle in the Kabal town of Swat district in the NWFP, Daily Times reported. Officials said the police party was returning to base after a search operation in Kabal when the bomb planted by militants exploded. Following the attack, security forces reportedly surrounded the Hazara village and arrested six suspects.
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August - 6 
Commander Ali Bakht, a close aide of Maulana Fazlullah, and 13 other militants were killed in the Swat district of the NWFP on August 6. Major Farooq of the Army Media Centre in Swat informed Dawn that nine top militants, including Ali Bakht and Fazal Wadood, had been killed during an operation in t
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Commander Ali Bakht, a close aide of Maulana Fazlullah, and 13 other militants were killed in the Swat district of the NWFP on August 6. Major Farooq of the Army Media Centre in Swat informed Dawn that nine top militants, including Ali Bakht and Fazal Wadood, had been killed during an operation in the Deolai area of Kabal sub-division early in the morning. Two security force (SF) personnel and an unspecified number of militants were injured in an exchange of fire. A militant, identified as Fazal Rahim, was arrested. The SFs also blew up the houses of Ali Bakht and local commander Fazalur Rehman during the operation. According to local people, both the commanders were in the houses during the attack. Ali Bakht was among the top 25 commanders of the Tehrik-i-Taliban (Swat chapter) who had negotiated the May 21 peace agreement with the Awami National Party (ANP)-led provincial Government. He also liaised between the Swat district administration and the Taliban. He was earlier in the ANP but quit and joined the Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM). He later joined the ranks of Fazlullah. He was reportedly the fourth Taliban commander killed in the current military operation in Swat. Earlier, key commander Hussain Ali alias Toor Mullah was killed in Peuchar, Khan Khetab was killed in Shakardar and Khan Agha in Sambat.
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August - 6 
Taliban militants beheaded a young man allegedly for "spying" and shot dead three others as security forces (SFs) arrested five suspected militants in the Swat district of the NWFP during an operation, Daily Times reported.
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Taliban militants beheaded a young man allegedly for "spying" and shot dead three others as security forces (SFs) arrested five suspected militants in the Swat district of the NWFP during an operation, Daily Times reported.
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August - 8 
Fresh troops of the Pakistan Army have reportedly reached Swat and started preparations for a major operation, while security forces arrested a man and his son during a raid in the Malakand Agency.
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Fresh troops of the Pakistan Army have reportedly reached Swat and started preparations for a major operation, while security forces arrested a man and his son during a raid in the Malakand Agency.
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August - 12 
Elsewhere in the province, paramilitary forces on August 12 arrested seven suspected Taliban militants from the Doaba area of Hangu district.
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Elsewhere in the province, paramilitary forces on August 12 arrested seven suspected Taliban militants from the Doaba area of Hangu district.
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August - 12 
Security forces arrested Yaqoob Shah, a key commander of the Taliban militants, in the Swat district on August 12. They also bombed the houses of two militant commanders, Mufti Shah Hussain and Sheshah. A large number of weapons were reportedly recovered from Sheshah’s house.
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Security forces arrested Yaqoob Shah, a key commander of the Taliban militants, in the Swat district on August 12. They also bombed the houses of two militant commanders, Mufti Shah Hussain and Sheshah. A large number of weapons were reportedly recovered from Sheshah’s house.
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August - 13 
Further, Police raided a house in a village in Gokand and arrested five men suspected of sheltering militants. Arms and ammunition captured by the militants in the Kingar Galay attack were seized.
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Further, Police raided a house in a village in Gokand and arrested five men suspected of sheltering militants. Arms and ammunition captured by the militants in the Kingar Galay attack were seized.
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August - 15 
The security forces also arrested five persons, including the brother of Ali Bakth, a militant commander killed recently, at Kanju Ayub Bridge check post.
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The security forces also arrested five persons, including the brother of Ali Bakth, a militant commander killed recently, at Kanju Ayub Bridge check post.
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August - 16 
Nine militants and a civilian were killed and several other people injured when security forces (SFs), backed by artillery and helicopter gun-ships, attacked Taliban’s positions in the Koza Bandai, Damghar and Dheri areas of Swat district in the NWFP on August 16, Dawn reported. The SFs also targete
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Nine militants and a civilian were killed and several other people injured when security forces (SFs), backed by artillery and helicopter gun-ships, attacked Taliban’s positions in the Koza Bandai, Damghar and Dheri areas of Swat district in the NWFP on August 16, Dawn reported. The SFs also targeted militants in Deolai, Kabal Khas, Kala Kalley and other areas of the Kabal sub-division. The troops are also reported to have seized a large quantity of arms and ammunition and explosive material from the dismantled sites. Military sources said that nine militants were killed while three SF personnel sustained injuries. Eight supporters of cleric Maulana Fazlullah were detained in Kabal. Local people complained that residential areas also came under attack and a number of houses were destroyed. A civilian, identified as Mohammad Hilal Jan, was killed and his mother, bother and two children were injured when a mortar hit their house in Kala Kalley. At least 16 civilians were injured in the shelling in Koza Bandai.
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August - 28 
Elsewhere in the NWFP, security forces (SFs) arrested four Taliban militants, including two local commanders, in the Akhorwal area of Darra Adamkhel on August 28, according to Dawn. On a tip-off, the SFs raided Azadi Mela and Shadikhel villages and arrested Ajmal, a close aide of commander Tariq, an
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Elsewhere in the NWFP, security forces (SFs) arrested four Taliban militants, including two local commanders, in the Akhorwal area of Darra Adamkhel on August 28, according to Dawn. On a tip-off, the SFs raided Azadi Mela and Shadikhel villages and arrested Ajmal, a close aide of commander Tariq, and Shah Zaman. Two other militants, however, escaped on motorcycles. Later, the SFs conducted another raid in the Darra Adamkhel bazaar on identification of Ajmal and arrested Khalid and Sayed Zaman. Tariq and his group members are wanted for the killing 15 SF personnel in February 2008 and hijacking five ammunition trucks of the army.
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August - 28 
The SFs, meanwhile, also arrested seven militants, including the brother and son-in-law of the Swat Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan from Makan Bagh in Mingora.
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The SFs, meanwhile, also arrested seven militants, including the brother and son-in-law of the Swat Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan from Makan Bagh in Mingora.
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September - 3 
The SFs arrested eight suspected militants, injured in the Koza Badai operation, from Saidu Sharif hospital.
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The SFs arrested eight suspected militants, injured in the Koza Badai operation, from Saidu Sharif hospital.
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September - 8 
Security personnel arrested on September 8 a teenage boy they claimed was a suicide bomber near a church in the Cantonment area at Nowshera in North West Frontier Province. He was identified as Mir Janan. The Officials said that Mir was from Makeen area of South Waziristan. During interrogation, the
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Security personnel arrested on September 8 a teenage boy they claimed was a suicide bomber near a church in the Cantonment area at Nowshera in North West Frontier Province. He was identified as Mir Janan. The Officials said that Mir was from Makeen area of South Waziristan. During interrogation, the boy is said to have claimed that he belonged to Baitullah Mehsud’s Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan. According to officials, he said that he had been brought to the area by a man on a motorbike. The Inter Service Public Relations said the bomber‘s target was a security convoy. The boy was wearing a suicide vest packed with 10 to 15 kilogrammes of explosives. The vest was defused by bomb disposal personnel. He also carried a hand-grenade and he tried to use it by removing its safety pin, but he was prevented from doing so. Later, bomb disposal personnel had tactfully persuaded the bomber to take off the vest.
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September - 17 
The SFs conducted a raid on the house of Behram in the Asala area of Khwazakhela and arrested four suspected militants. However, the owner of the house, Behram, was not present at the time of the raid. Those arrested were identified as Muhammad Umer, Shoaib, Ilyas and Masood who were shifted to an u
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The SFs conducted a raid on the house of Behram in the Asala area of Khwazakhela and arrested four suspected militants. However, the owner of the house, Behram, was not present at the time of the raid. Those arrested were identified as Muhammad Umer, Shoaib, Ilyas and Masood who were shifted to an undisclosed location for interrogation. Unspecified numbers of weapons were also recovered from the militants. Shoaib has been accused of having nexus with a terrorist, who had carried out a blast in Wich Khuar.
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September - 18 
Two suspected suicide bombers blew themselves up in the Upper Dir town of NWFP on September 18 after residents foiled their attempt to take 300 schoolchildren hostage, according to Daily Times. The men entered into the town from Swat valley but people from the area chased them away, local police off
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Two suspected suicide bombers blew themselves up in the Upper Dir town of NWFP on September 18 after residents foiled their attempt to take 300 schoolchildren hostage, according to Daily Times. The men entered into the town from Swat valley but people from the area chased them away, local police officer Johar Ali told AFP. They took refuge in a school building then and tried to take students hostage, local news agencies said, but police and villagers forced them to flee from there as well. Two of them then tried to take refuge in a forest where an exchange of gunfire took place. Subsequently, both bombers detonated the explosives strapped to their bodies, Johar Ali added. While the state-run APP news agency said that a third bomber managed to flee, the Online reported that he was arrested.
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September - 22 
The SFs killed three militants and arrested 28 others during an operation against Taliban at Abbas Chowk and Sikha Khel in the Darra Adam Khel.
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The SFs killed three militants and arrested 28 others during an operation against Taliban at Abbas Chowk and Sikha Khel in the Darra Adam Khel.
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September - 23 
Police arrested four Taliban on September 23 when they were being taken to a hospital after sustaining injuries in an exchange of fire with the SFs in the Michni area, official sources said. The four were identified as Saleem Khan, Waris Khan, both residents of Pir Qila area in Charsadda district’s
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Police arrested four Taliban on September 23 when they were being taken to a hospital after sustaining injuries in an exchange of fire with the SFs in the Michni area, official sources said. The four were identified as Saleem Khan, Waris Khan, both residents of Pir Qila area in Charsadda district’s Shabqadar tehsil and Nisar Ahmed and Muhammad Zubair, both Afghan national. According to sources, the Taliban militants were unarmed at the time of arrest.
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September - 23 
Two of the militants who had besieged the Saro police station in Charsadda demanding release of their comrade were killed, while a militant ‘commander’, identified as Nisar, was injured by the SFs following a fierce clash, Dawn reported. Two others were arrested.
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Two of the militants who had besieged the Saro police station in Charsadda demanding release of their comrade were killed, while a militant ‘commander’, identified as Nisar, was injured by the SFs following a fierce clash, Dawn reported. Two others were arrested.
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October - 4 
The SFs arrested a Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) commander and five Taliban militants in the Bara area on October 4. They were arrested following the abduction of a Frontier Constabulary (FC) trooper in the Bara sub-division. Locals said the SFs had warned that an operation would be launched in Bara if the F
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The SFs arrested a Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) commander and five Taliban militants in the Bara area on October 4. They were arrested following the abduction of a Frontier Constabulary (FC) trooper in the Bara sub-division. Locals said the SFs had warned that an operation would be launched in Bara if the FC officer was not released by his captors.
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October - 6 
The NNI news agency quoted Hangu District Police Officer Sajjad Khan as saying that Hangu police had arrested five suspected Taliban. Khan told reporters the arrested Taliban were Afghans.
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The NNI news agency quoted Hangu District Police Officer Sajjad Khan as saying that Hangu police had arrested five suspected Taliban. Khan told reporters the arrested Taliban were Afghans.
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October - 7 
Dawn reports that four militants were killed by security forces (SFs) in the Tor Chappar village of Darra Adam Khel in the NWFP on October 7-evening. Their ‘office’ in the village was destroyed and 15 suspected militants were arrested. The political agent of Kohat frontier region, Siraj Ahmed, said
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Dawn reports that four militants were killed by security forces (SFs) in the Tor Chappar village of Darra Adam Khel in the NWFP on October 7-evening. Their ‘office’ in the village was destroyed and 15 suspected militants were arrested. The political agent of Kohat frontier region, Siraj Ahmed, said that the troops had besieged a large number of militants holed up in Tor Chappar since October 5-noon.They started pounding their hideouts with artillery from Kohat side and also used helicopters.
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October - 7 
The security forces arrested 10 key Taliban militants during a search operation in Matta and shifted them to an unknown place, Online reported.
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The security forces arrested 10 key Taliban militants during a search operation in Matta and shifted them to an unknown place, Online reported.
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October - 8 
Five Taliban militants were killed and 27 arrested by the security forces (SFs) during an operation in the Darra Adam Khel area of NWFP on October 8, security officials said, according to APP, reports Daily Times. They said that the SFs pounded suspected Taliban hideouts in Tor Chapar, Akhurwal and
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Five Taliban militants were killed and 27 arrested by the security forces (SFs) during an operation in the Darra Adam Khel area of NWFP on October 8, security officials said, according to APP, reports Daily Times. They said that the SFs pounded suspected Taliban hideouts in Tor Chapar, Akhurwal and Peerwal Khel areas, killing five and arresting 27 others.
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October - 8 
The SFs arrested 22 Taliban militants, including several important commanders in an operation at Gul Jabba in the Kabal tehsil (revenue division) of Swat, according to a Media Information Centre Swat press release. A large quantity of arms and ammunition was also recovered from their possession. Sev
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The SFs arrested 22 Taliban militants, including several important commanders in an operation at Gul Jabba in the Kabal tehsil (revenue division) of Swat, according to a Media Information Centre Swat press release. A large quantity of arms and ammunition was also recovered from their possession. Several Taliban hideouts were also destroyed in the operation, it said.
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October - 9 
An administrator, Samiullah Qureshi, and a teacher, Saif Ali Khan, of a madrassa (seminary) have been arrested for their alleged involvement in training two female students for suicide bombings. Another teacher, Shoaib Khan, also accused of the crime, was still missing.
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An administrator, Samiullah Qureshi, and a teacher, Saif Ali Khan, of a madrassa (seminary) have been arrested for their alleged involvement in training two female students for suicide bombings. Another teacher, Shoaib Khan, also accused of the crime, was still missing.
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October - 10 
Security forces arrested four Taliban militants while raiding hideouts in the Akhoordil area of Dara Adam Khel. The Taliban opened fire on police officials during the arrest, injuring four children.
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Security forces arrested four Taliban militants while raiding hideouts in the Akhoordil area of Dara Adam Khel. The Taliban opened fire on police officials during the arrest, injuring four children.
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October - 13 
Daily Times reports that five Taliban militants were killed and 15 others arrested during a security forces’ operation in the Darra Adam Khel area of NWFP on October 13, official sources said, according to NNI.
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Daily Times reports that five Taliban militants were killed and 15 others arrested during a security forces’ operation in the Darra Adam Khel area of NWFP on October 13, official sources said, according to NNI.
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October - 16 
Peshawar police claimed to have arrested four associates of an arrested accused allegedly involved in blowing up several CD and music centres throughout the province, Online reported. Police said the men were arrested after the alleged mastermind of the bombings, Wakeel Khan, provided information ab
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Peshawar police claimed to have arrested four associates of an arrested accused allegedly involved in blowing up several CD and music centres throughout the province, Online reported. Police said the men were arrested after the alleged mastermind of the bombings, Wakeel Khan, provided information about his aides.
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October - 19 
The News reports that security forces (SFs) arrested 32 suspected militants from a Quetta-bound passenger which was stopped at the Kohat Tunnel check post for checking on October 19. Most of those arrested were Uzbeks and Afghans. The sources added that militants were trying to flee the areas where
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The News reports that security forces (SFs) arrested 32 suspected militants from a Quetta-bound passenger which was stopped at the Kohat Tunnel check post for checking on October 19. Most of those arrested were Uzbeks and Afghans. The sources added that militants were trying to flee the areas where military operations are in progress. Most of the exit points on the Pak-Afghan border have already been sealed by the US-led coalition forces and the militants are now reportedly trying to enter Afghanistan via Quetta.
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October - 20 
The SFs arrested five hardcore Taliban militants, including two commanders, from the Peerwal and Kakakhel areas of Darra Adam Khel, a Frontier Constabulary spokesman said. He said the SFs also seized two trucks laden with heavy weapons and ammunition from the house of another commander during the ra
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The SFs arrested five hardcore Taliban militants, including two commanders, from the Peerwal and Kakakhel areas of Darra Adam Khel, a Frontier Constabulary spokesman said. He said the SFs also seized two trucks laden with heavy weapons and ammunition from the house of another commander during the raids.
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October - 21 
The SFs also arrested three suspects from the Khawazakhel area.
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The SFs also arrested three suspects from the Khawazakhel area.
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October - 21 
The SFs arrested 17 suspects, including foreigners, and recovered huge cache of Russian and German-made arms during a search operation in the Darra Adam Khel. Most of the foreigners were Uzbeks, they said. The weapons included 350 rocket launchers and more than 500 machineguns.
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The SFs arrested 17 suspects, including foreigners, and recovered huge cache of Russian and German-made arms during a search operation in the Darra Adam Khel. Most of the foreigners were Uzbeks, they said. The weapons included 350 rocket launchers and more than 500 machineguns.
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October - 26 
50 suspected Taliban militants were arrested in Kooza Bandai.
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50 suspected Taliban militants were arrested in Kooza Bandai.
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October - 27 
At least ten Taliban militants were killed in a clash with troops in Sarsanai village of Matta tehsil (revenue division) of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on October 27, reports Daily Times. “A fire fight began after Taliban refused to lay down arms and leave the area. Resu
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At least ten Taliban militants were killed in a clash with troops in Sarsanai village of Matta tehsil (revenue division) of Swat district in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) on October 27, reports Daily Times. “A fire fight began after Taliban refused to lay down arms and leave the area. Resultantly, 10 Taliban were killed,” said military spokesman Major General Athar Abbas. Three Taliban militants were arrested in a subsequent search operation in the same village.
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October - 29 
The News reports that security forces claimed to have arrested five suspected militants during a joint operation at two different camps for Afghan refugees. Sources said a contingent of 300 army and police personnel launched search operation in Togh Bala and Ghamkol refugee camps in Kohat. The searc
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The News reports that security forces claimed to have arrested five suspected militants during a joint operation at two different camps for Afghan refugees. Sources said a contingent of 300 army and police personnel launched search operation in Togh Bala and Ghamkol refugee camps in Kohat. The search continued for about 10 hours.
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October - 30 
The Media Centre also said that the SFs entered Sirsenai village where, during a house-to-house search, an exchange of fire took place with the Taliban, resulting in the death of three militants. One militant was also arrested and a large quantity of explosives and CDs recovered from some houses.
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The Media Centre also said that the SFs entered Sirsenai village where, during a house-to-house search, an exchange of fire took place with the Taliban, resulting in the death of three militants. One militant was also arrested and a large quantity of explosives and CDs recovered from some houses.
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November - 4 
Police claimed to have arrested 24 criminals, including four suspected militants, and recovered huge quantity of arms during search operation in different areas of the Kohat on November 4- night, reported The News.
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Police claimed to have arrested 24 criminals, including four suspected militants, and recovered huge quantity of arms during search operation in different areas of the Kohat on November 4- night, reported The News.
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November - 5 
In another raid at Bahadur Colony an alleged drug-trafficker, Mubarak Shah, was arrested along with two Kalashnikov rifles, seven guns, seven pistols, 70 cartridges, 40 bottles of wine and three kilograms of hashish.
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In another raid at Bahadur Colony an alleged drug-trafficker, Mubarak Shah, was arrested along with two Kalashnikov rifles, seven guns, seven pistols, 70 cartridges, 40 bottles of wine and three kilograms of hashish.
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November - 12 
Taliban fired mortars at a security checkpoint in Totano Banday village without causing any casualty. Clashes were also reported from the Ningolai area of Kabal. But there were no casualties. In Matta tehsil, four suspected Taliban were arrested during an operation. In the same tehsil, Taliban blew
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Taliban fired mortars at a security checkpoint in Totano Banday village without causing any casualty. Clashes were also reported from the Ningolai area of Kabal. But there were no casualties. In Matta tehsil, four suspected Taliban were arrested during an operation. In the same tehsil, Taliban blew up a boys’ high school in Drushkhela area.
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November - 14 
SFs demolished the house of a Taliban commander identified as Khalid and arrested five Taliban militants in Darra Adam Khel. The houses of two tribesmen were also bulldozed in Jadukhel and Faroghan areas of Zarghunkhel for their alleged links to the Taliban. The SFs had launched a search operation i
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SFs demolished the house of a Taliban commander identified as Khalid and arrested five Taliban militants in Darra Adam Khel. The houses of two tribesmen were also bulldozed in Jadukhel and Faroghan areas of Zarghunkhel for their alleged links to the Taliban. The SFs had launched a search operation in Zarghaunkhel on November 14-morning on a tip-off. Both Khalid and his friend Tariq had claimed responsibility for plotting or carrying out 29 suicide attacks. They were believed to be hiding in Orakzai Agency of FATA.
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November - 17 
12 militants were killed and eight were arrested in an overnight operation in the Shabqadar area of Charsadda district in the NWFP, Dawn reported. Gunship helicopters reportedly shelled different locations in the area, including Khalil Korona, Shanir Ghandy, Akrabdad, Juma Khan Kila, Muhab Kila and
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12 militants were killed and eight were arrested in an overnight operation in the Shabqadar area of Charsadda district in the NWFP, Dawn reported. Gunship helicopters reportedly shelled different locations in the area, including Khalil Korona, Shanir Ghandy, Akrabdad, Juma Khan Kila, Muhab Kila and Rashkai Korr. Shelling in the Ayesha Korr area resulted in the killing of 12 militants. Security forces (SFs) also neutralized an important militant position at Mohab Qila and captured the Juma Khan Qila which was attacked by militants. Further, the SFs also fired mortar shells in the Pandial region, which fell on to a house, injuring two women and a girl.
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November - 18 
The SFs demolished two houses and as many shops in the Kanju area of Kabal and arrested 27 suspected militants during a search operation. The TTP spokesman also said the deadline for the release of three policemen detained by the Taliban ended on Tuesday. However, the date had been extended for talk
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The SFs demolished two houses and as many shops in the Kanju area of Kabal and arrested 27 suspected militants during a search operation. The TTP spokesman also said the deadline for the release of three policemen detained by the Taliban ended on Tuesday. However, the date had been extended for talks for swapping prisoners, as the Government had also detained 20 militants.
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November - 20 
Elsewhere in the NWFP, security forces arrested four Taliban militants and recovered 12 suicide vests from them in the Shabqadar Tehsil of Charsadda district on November 20.
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Elsewhere in the NWFP, security forces arrested four Taliban militants and recovered 12 suicide vests from them in the Shabqadar Tehsil of Charsadda district on November 20.
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November - 24 
Security forces (SFs) on November 24 claimed to have killed 25 hardcore militants during a military operation in the Michini area of Peshawar district, Dawn reported. They also claimed arresting 40 militants and seizing a huge quantity of arms and ammunition. Addressing a press conference at a milit
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Security forces (SFs) on November 24 claimed to have killed 25 hardcore militants during a military operation in the Michini area of Peshawar district, Dawn reported. They also claimed arresting 40 militants and seizing a huge quantity of arms and ammunition. Addressing a press conference at a military base camp in Shno Ghondai area near Mohmand Agency, the NWFP’s Inspector General of Police, Malik Naveed, said that SFs controlled most of the areas and the operation was continuing to arrest militants. He said that some foreigners were also killed in the operation. During the operation, he said a police constable and two Frontier Constabulary personnel were also killed. He said the situation in four villages of the Michini area was yet to be controlled. The SFs, he stated, were concentrating on hideouts of Taliban who had been taking hostages and occupying houses of poor people for attacking the troops.
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November - 26 
Locals said around 10 members of the Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) arrived in Board Bazaar on Ring Road and warned shop owners against selling music cassettes and compact discs, adding that they left the area after a clash with a police patrolling party. One LI activist was killed and two were arrested follo
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Locals said around 10 members of the Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) arrived in Board Bazaar on Ring Road and warned shop owners against selling music cassettes and compact discs, adding that they left the area after a clash with a police patrolling party. One LI activist was killed and two were arrested following an exchange of fire near Achini.
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November - 27 
Elsewhere in the province, police seized a truck loaded with arms and ammunition at Ghulsinabad check-post in the limits of Jangalkhel police station in Kohat district and arrested one accused in this connection, according to The News.
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Elsewhere in the province, police seized a truck loaded with arms and ammunition at Ghulsinabad check-post in the limits of Jangalkhel police station in Kohat district and arrested one accused in this connection, according to The News.
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December - 1 
Eleven civilians were killed and 66 persons, including two soldiers, injured when a suicide bomber rammed his explosives-laden mini-truck into the Sangota checkpoint in the Swat valley on December 1, The News reported. The suicide blast brought the roof of a nearby house down, leaving a woman dead.
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Eleven civilians were killed and 66 persons, including two soldiers, injured when a suicide bomber rammed his explosives-laden mini-truck into the Sangota checkpoint in the Swat valley on December 1, The News reported. The suicide blast brought the roof of a nearby house down, leaving a woman dead. All the dead were civilians waiting at the checkpoint. A military official said the checkpoint was the target of the bomber. After the blast, the security forces (SFs) resorted to indiscriminate firing, which reportedly injured several people. Meanwhile, three persons - a trooper, an arrested militant and a 13-year-old boy - were killed when they came under fire. The SFs subsequently arrested 17 suspected militants during a crackdown.
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December - 3 
According to The News, four persons were killed on December 3 in fresh incidents of violence in the Swat valley. According to the ISPR, a convoy of the security forces (SFs) came under attack from the militants in Kanju area of the Kabal tehsil (revenue division), resulting in the death of a soldier
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According to The News, four persons were killed on December 3 in fresh incidents of violence in the Swat valley. According to the ISPR, a convoy of the security forces (SFs) came under attack from the militants in Kanju area of the Kabal tehsil (revenue division), resulting in the death of a soldier besides injuries to two others. Following the attack, the SFs launched a search operation in the area. They claimed to have arrested 21 suspected militants and blown up two houses of militants.
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December - 8 
Security forces (SFs) raided the offices of Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (the LeT front outfit) in Mansehra and Chakdara on December 8. The NWFP unit chief of Jama’at-ud-Da’awa, Attique Chohan, told The News that their charity centre called "Markaz-e-Hafsa" was raided in Mansehra by the SFs. He said some arres
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Security forces (SFs) raided the offices of Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (the LeT front outfit) in Mansehra and Chakdara on December 8. The NWFP unit chief of Jama’at-ud-Da’awa, Attique Chohan, told The News that their charity centre called "Markaz-e-Hafsa" was raided in Mansehra by the SFs. He said some arrests of their personnel were also made and the centre and its record seized by the SFs. Another small office of the group in Chakdara in Lower Dir was also taken over by the SFs. However, he said their office in Peshawar was open. Attique Chohan said, "We are peaceful people and not involved in any act of terrorism. We are also against attacks like the one made in Mumbai."
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December - 9 
Daily Times reported that a key Taliban commander accused of masterminding attacks on cargo terminals harbouring NATO supplies was arrested from a Peshawar suburb on December 9. Musatafa Kamal Kamran Hijrat allegedly organised two separate attacks on three cargo terminals on December 7 and 8 to burn
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Daily Times reported that a key Taliban commander accused of masterminding attacks on cargo terminals harbouring NATO supplies was arrested from a Peshawar suburb on December 9. Musatafa Kamal Kamran Hijrat allegedly organised two separate attacks on three cargo terminals on December 7 and 8 to burn hundreds of containers and the military and other supplies they carried. He is also blamed for the hijacking of two US military Humvees and 13 truckloads of wheat on their way to Afghanistan in November 2008. "He is not in touch with us for the last two days," a source quoted the commander’s close aide, Kashmir Khan, as saying. "We don’t know whether he has gone to Afghanistan or has been arrested," he added. However, the Peshawar Police chief did not confirm the arrest. "This is all gupshup (gossip)… We have made no such arrest," Siffat Ghayur said. Mustafa Kamal, whose real name is Yahya Hijrat, was a District governor in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province during the Taliban rule. He now leads a group of Taliban loyal to Baitullah Mehsud in the Khyber tribal region.
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December - 11 
The Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (front outfit for Lashkar-e-Toiba [LeT]) chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed was placed under house arrest for three months as the countrywide crackdown on the organisation continued on December 11, Dawn reported. Police sealed Qudsia Mosque, the headquarters of Jama’at-ud-Da’awa in
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The Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (front outfit for Lashkar-e-Toiba [LeT]) chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed was placed under house arrest for three months as the countrywide crackdown on the organisation continued on December 11, Dawn reported. Police sealed Qudsia Mosque, the headquarters of Jama’at-ud-Da’awa in Chauburji Chowk, and 18 other offices throughout Punjab province. Five offices were sealed in Sialkot. 25 members of the organisation, including Ameer Hamza, Hafiz Abdul Rehman Makki, Maulana Naseer Hamza, Saifullah Mansoor, Da’awa’s director of public relations, Col (retd) Nazir Ahmed, and Rajanpur District president Talib Rehman, were detained. A large number of publications of the organisation were reportedly seized. Hafiz Saeed was detained at his Johar Town residence under the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance. "Police have encircled the house of Hafiz Saeed and told him he cannot leave his home. They have told him that the detention order will be formally issued shortly," his spokesman Abdullah Montazir said. A Police official said detention orders had also been issued by the Punjab home department and raids were being conducted to arrest Yahya Mujahid, Abu Umer a number of other prominent members. Sources said that an office of the organisation on Chamberlain Road, in Gawalmandi, had been sealed a few days ago. Six members of the organisation were arrested from its main relief camp on the Karakoram Highway, near Ghazikot Township, on December 10. In Rawalpindi, Police sealed the group’s local office on Circular Road. In Peshawar, the NWFP capital, Police sealed the Jama’at-ud-Da’awa office in Fowara Chowk. However, Attiqur Rehman Chohan, the provincial spokesman for the Da’awa, told Dawn from an unspecified location that the organisation had decided to close its offices in Peshawar and other cities and suspend its activities for the time being. He said the group’s leaders were in touch with the provincial Government and major political parties and the issue would be raised in the national and provincial assemblies. Security forces (SFs) also raided an office of the Da’awa in Parhana area of Mansehra District and arrested five of its activists. SFs had sealed the relief camp-cum-office a day before Eidul Azha. The group’s office in Quetta, capital of Balochistan, was also sealed. In Karachi, Police sealed the central office of the Jama’at-ud-Da’awa in Gulshan-i-Iqbal. City Police chief Waseem Ahmed said the office was sealed on a directive of the federal Government and efforts were being made to track down top leaders. Meanwhile, a spokesman for the State Bank said the central bank had frozen bank accounts of the Jama’at-ud-Da’awa, its leaders and sister organisations — Al-Rashid Trust and Al-Akhtar Trust. The Government banned Jama’at-ud-Da’awa, arrested its top leaders, sealed its offices throughout the country and Pakistan occupied Kashmir, froze its bank accounts and cancelled the declaration of its publication after the United Nations blacklisted the organisation for its alleged involvement in the Mumbai attacks and links with al Qaeda, interior ministry sources said. "Instructions have been issued to seal Jama’at-ud-Da’awa offices in all the four provinces as well as Azad Kashmir," said Interior Ministry spokesman Shahidullah Baig, The News reported.
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December - 13 
In another incident in the capital, a TV channel said Police arrested Taliban commander Khalid Raheem near Hangu while he was returning from Peshawar. Raheem is wanted by the police in several cases and is also said to be involved in the recent attacks on police stations and Frontier Constabulary ch
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In another incident in the capital, a TV channel said Police arrested Taliban commander Khalid Raheem near Hangu while he was returning from Peshawar. Raheem is wanted by the police in several cases and is also said to be involved in the recent attacks on police stations and Frontier Constabulary check-posts.
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December - 18 
Police in the Mardan District on December 18 foiled a terrorist attack and seized a large cache of explosives and weapons. 51 dynamites, 115 detonators and hundreds of cartridges were recovered during a raid in Gojar Garhi village. One person was arrested in this connection.
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Police in the Mardan District on December 18 foiled a terrorist attack and seized a large cache of explosives and weapons. 51 dynamites, 115 detonators and hundreds of cartridges were recovered during a raid in Gojar Garhi village. One person was arrested in this connection.
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December - 24 
In the Kabal sub-division, the militants opened fire on SF personnel in Sarsani area, injuring four soldiers. The SFs later cordoned off the area and arrested four suspects. Similarly, Niamtullah and his daughter were wounded when a shell landed at their house in the Bandai area of Khwazakhela sub-d
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In the Kabal sub-division, the militants opened fire on SF personnel in Sarsani area, injuring four soldiers. The SFs later cordoned off the area and arrested four suspects. Similarly, Niamtullah and his daughter were wounded when a shell landed at their house in the Bandai area of Khwazakhela sub-division.
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December - 24 
SFs launched a search operation in the Dera Ismail Khan District on December 24, a day after several rockets fired by militants hit the city, The News reported. Sources said security was tightened after the rockets struck the residences of military officials and a mosque in the Cantonment area in th
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SFs launched a search operation in the Dera Ismail Khan District on December 24, a day after several rockets fired by militants hit the city, The News reported. Sources said security was tightened after the rockets struck the residences of military officials and a mosque in the Cantonment area in the early hours of December 23. They said the SFs carried out a search operation in Gilani Town, Ara and Dinpur areas and arrested dozens of suspects. During the search operation, SFs recovered 10 launchers and two rockets, abandoned by miscreants, from a sugarcane field near Noon Nawab and Gilani Colonies.
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December - 26 
Further, the SFs are reported to have arrested seven suspects elsewhere in the valley.
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Further, the SFs are reported to have arrested seven suspects elsewhere in the valley.
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December - 28 
Federal investigation agencies have arrested six persons for their alleged involvement in the suicide bombing in the Buner District of NWFP on December 28, according to Daily Times. The blast occurred during the by-election in NA-28 at a polling station, killing 43 persons. Investigators said the ve
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Federal investigation agencies have arrested six persons for their alleged involvement in the suicide bombing in the Buner District of NWFP on December 28, according to Daily Times. The blast occurred during the by-election in NA-28 at a polling station, killing 43 persons. Investigators said the vehicle used in the blast was snatched from Karachi. They said 80 kilograms of explosive was used and hundreds of AK-47 bullets were packed in it to increase the intensity of the blast.
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December - 28 
In addition, gunship helicopters targeted militant positions in Shakardara and Alamganj but there was no report on casualties. However, two suspected militants were arrested from Alamganj.
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In addition, gunship helicopters targeted militant positions in Shakardara and Alamganj but there was no report on casualties. However, two suspected militants were arrested from Alamganj.
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