Police arrested a tribal elder along with his three sons for their involvement in terrorism and recovered huge cache of arms and five suspicious vehicles from their house in Khwasi Banda area of Kohat district on Sunday.
DPO Dilawar Khan Bangash said that they had received information about the involvement of Khan Akbar and his three sons in terrorist activities.
Police raided their house in Khwasi Banda in Jarma area of Kohat, arresting them and seizing Kalashnikovs, pistols, repeaters and five suspicious vehicles parked at a secret place.
Khan Akbar and his three sons -- Inamullah, Eid Akbar and Amanullah --were brought to Kohat in tight security.
Police said that they had links with Taliban. They had registered themselves as internally displaced people to sneak into Kohat from Orakzai Agency last month.
Meanwhile, security forces destroyed a 20-kilogram heavy improvised explosive device planted at a roadside in Darra Adamkhel on Sunday.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
Talks for VC’s release face deadlock
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Negotiations for release of the Kohat university vice-chancellor have reached a deadlock after militants put forward tough conditions to the government, sources told Dawn on Thursday.
Kohat University of Science and Technology vice-chancellor Dr Lutfullah Kakakhel was kidnapped on Nov 6, 2009, from the Akhorwal area in Darra Adamkhel by seven armed people.
Talks for his release hit snags after the killing of 17 tribesmen whose bodies were found in a graveyard in Darra Adamkhel last month, the sources said.
A Taliban spokesman, while talking to Dawn, alleged that these tribesmen had been taken hostage by security forces during search operations during the last four months for their blood relationship with their different commanders and fighters, and then had been killed in custody.
Earlier, the Taliban had demanded the release of four people and end to military operation in Darra Adamkhel to free the vice-chancellor.
Some progress had been made in the talks, but the Taliban leaders suspended dialogue after the deaths of the tribesmen.
Highly-placed sources told Dawn that Taliban chief for Darra Adamkhel and Khyber Agency Tariq Afridi had now demanded release of all tribesmen arrested from Darra Adamkhel, whose number is in hundreds.
He has also demanded a ransom of Rs50 million and handing over of 60 important TTP members who have been in the custody of security forces for two years.
Negotiations for release of the Kohat university vice-chancellor have reached a deadlock after militants put forward tough conditions to the government, sources told Dawn on Thursday.
Kohat University of Science and Technology vice-chancellor Dr Lutfullah Kakakhel was kidnapped on Nov 6, 2009, from the Akhorwal area in Darra Adamkhel by seven armed people.
Talks for his release hit snags after the killing of 17 tribesmen whose bodies were found in a graveyard in Darra Adamkhel last month, the sources said.
A Taliban spokesman, while talking to Dawn, alleged that these tribesmen had been taken hostage by security forces during search operations during the last four months for their blood relationship with their different commanders and fighters, and then had been killed in custody.
Earlier, the Taliban had demanded the release of four people and end to military operation in Darra Adamkhel to free the vice-chancellor.
Some progress had been made in the talks, but the Taliban leaders suspended dialogue after the deaths of the tribesmen.
Highly-placed sources told Dawn that Taliban chief for Darra Adamkhel and Khyber Agency Tariq Afridi had now demanded release of all tribesmen arrested from Darra Adamkhel, whose number is in hundreds.
He has also demanded a ransom of Rs50 million and handing over of 60 important TTP members who have been in the custody of security forces for two years.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Militants’ bomb kills ex-minister in Hangu
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Former provincial irrigation minister Ghani-ur-Rehman and his cousin were killed when an improvised explosive device, believed to have been planted by militants, went off on the Bagato road in Hangu district on Sunday.
Mashkoor, the former minister’s cousin died on the spot. Mr Rehman died while he was being taken to hospital.
Two personnel of the Frontier Constabulary, Mohammad Shah and Jan Mohammad, who were accompanying the former minister in his vehicle, were injured in the attack carried out by a remote-control device.
One of them was taken to Islamabad and the other to the Kohat CMH with bone and head injuries.
Initial investigations revealed that the terrorists had planted 50kgs of explosives under a small bridge on the road frequently used by Mr Rehman.
Rescuers used metal cutters to pull out the dead and the injured from the mangled remains of the vehicle.
Eyewitnesses said the blast was so powerful that the vehicle was thrown in the air and it landed in a nearby field. The explosion created an eight feet wide and nine feet deep crater.
Kohat DIG Abdullah Khan said it was a clear case of target killing. He said that a five-member police team headed by an SP had been formed to trace the culprits.
A team from Peshawar will come here on Monday to collect evidence and investigate the case.
He said that Mr Rehman had been provided VVIP security because of the threats he faced.
The former minister held the portfolio of irrigation minister in the government of Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao from 1994 to 96.
Former provincial irrigation minister Ghani-ur-Rehman and his cousin were killed when an improvised explosive device, believed to have been planted by militants, went off on the Bagato road in Hangu district on Sunday.
Mashkoor, the former minister’s cousin died on the spot. Mr Rehman died while he was being taken to hospital.
Two personnel of the Frontier Constabulary, Mohammad Shah and Jan Mohammad, who were accompanying the former minister in his vehicle, were injured in the attack carried out by a remote-control device.
One of them was taken to Islamabad and the other to the Kohat CMH with bone and head injuries.
Initial investigations revealed that the terrorists had planted 50kgs of explosives under a small bridge on the road frequently used by Mr Rehman.
Rescuers used metal cutters to pull out the dead and the injured from the mangled remains of the vehicle.
Eyewitnesses said the blast was so powerful that the vehicle was thrown in the air and it landed in a nearby field. The explosion created an eight feet wide and nine feet deep crater.
Kohat DIG Abdullah Khan said it was a clear case of target killing. He said that a five-member police team headed by an SP had been formed to trace the culprits.
A team from Peshawar will come here on Monday to collect evidence and investigate the case.
He said that Mr Rehman had been provided VVIP security because of the threats he faced.
The former minister held the portfolio of irrigation minister in the government of Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao from 1994 to 96.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Thieves held in Kohat
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Police busted a three-member gang of thieves and recovered looted items and arms from them on Thursday.
The Saddar police said they raided a hideout of the gang in Merozai and arrested the accused.
Police recovered three pistols, registration papers of a pickup, hundreds of cartridges, two cellphone sets and Rs2,000 from ringleader Adnan and his accomplices Mujahid and Farahim.
Police busted a three-member gang of thieves and recovered looted items and arms from them on Thursday.
The Saddar police said they raided a hideout of the gang in Merozai and arrested the accused.
Police recovered three pistols, registration papers of a pickup, hundreds of cartridges, two cellphone sets and Rs2,000 from ringleader Adnan and his accomplices Mujahid and Farahim.
secttion 144 imposed in Kohat
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The Kohat region DIG has banned firing in the air, music functions and wheeling on New Year night under section 144.
DIG Abdullah Khan issued instructions to district police officers of Kohat, Karak and Hangu to arrest those found involved in arranging dance programs, firing and other indecent actions on the eve of New Year and book them under section 188.
The Kohat region DIG has banned firing in the air, music functions and wheeling on New Year night under section 144.
DIG Abdullah Khan issued instructions to district police officers of Kohat, Karak and Hangu to arrest those found involved in arranging dance programs, firing and other indecent actions on the eve of New Year and book them under section 188.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Women, children among 10 killed in Orakzai attack
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Ten people, three women and four children among them, were killed when military planes bombed a house in Feroze Khel area in lower Orakzai Agency on Friday.
Officials said the house of tribal elder Zikria Khan was razed to the ground and four members of his family were killed.
Tribesmen pulled out the bodies from the debris of the house.
Two other houses that were empty were also destroyed.
Officials said that except the women and children most other people who died in the attack were militants.
Independent sources said Zikria Khan and his family had nothing to do with militants and all the victims were civilians.
The officials said that members of the Tehrik-i-Taliban who had escaped from Waziristan were living in the house, adding that the headquarters of Hakimullah Mehsud was earlier located in the area.
MASTERMIND HELD: Security forces arrested an explosives expert from Doaba area in Hangu district on Friday.
The militant was identified as Khan Qasim.
Ten people, three women and four children among them, were killed when military planes bombed a house in Feroze Khel area in lower Orakzai Agency on Friday.
Officials said the house of tribal elder Zikria Khan was razed to the ground and four members of his family were killed.
Tribesmen pulled out the bodies from the debris of the house.
Two other houses that were empty were also destroyed.
Officials said that except the women and children most other people who died in the attack were militants.
Independent sources said Zikria Khan and his family had nothing to do with militants and all the victims were civilians.
The officials said that members of the Tehrik-i-Taliban who had escaped from Waziristan were living in the house, adding that the headquarters of Hakimullah Mehsud was earlier located in the area.
MASTERMIND HELD: Security forces arrested an explosives expert from Doaba area in Hangu district on Friday.
The militant was identified as Khan Qasim.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Karak dwellers to get gas, assures minister
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Provincial Minister for Prisons Mian Nisar Gul Friday said the NWFP government had deposited Rs160 million for 111-kilometre gas pipeline to Banda Daud Shah tehsil.
Addressing a meeting of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) officials at the Circuit House in Karak town, the minister said the provincial government had constituted a committee under the chairmanship of NWFP Minister for Information Mian Iftikhar Hussain to resolve dispute over provision of natural gas in Karak. He said the committee would hold meeting in Peshawar on December 23 to discuss the complaints of the landowners of the Noshapa area.
Mian Nisar Gul warned the OGDCL officials not to force the residents to take up arms for their rights and said the work on the Noshapa oil and gas reserves would not resume till the December 23 meeting and resolution of the issue.
The provincial minister said the exploration of oil and gas in Banda Daud Shah tehsil and Noshapa had adversely affected the environment and according to a survey the abortion cases and death ratio of women in delivery cases were on the rise. He said the wildlife had also been affected.
OGDCL Regional Coordinator Mushaffaq Paracha told the meeting that efforts would be made for the uplift of the area and the projects would be approved after consulting the elected representatives.
Provincial Minister for Prisons Mian Nisar Gul Friday said the NWFP government had deposited Rs160 million for 111-kilometre gas pipeline to Banda Daud Shah tehsil.
Addressing a meeting of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) officials at the Circuit House in Karak town, the minister said the provincial government had constituted a committee under the chairmanship of NWFP Minister for Information Mian Iftikhar Hussain to resolve dispute over provision of natural gas in Karak. He said the committee would hold meeting in Peshawar on December 23 to discuss the complaints of the landowners of the Noshapa area.
Mian Nisar Gul warned the OGDCL officials not to force the residents to take up arms for their rights and said the work on the Noshapa oil and gas reserves would not resume till the December 23 meeting and resolution of the issue.
The provincial minister said the exploration of oil and gas in Banda Daud Shah tehsil and Noshapa had adversely affected the environment and according to a survey the abortion cases and death ratio of women in delivery cases were on the rise. He said the wildlife had also been affected.
OGDCL Regional Coordinator Mushaffaq Paracha told the meeting that efforts would be made for the uplift of the area and the projects would be approved after consulting the elected representatives.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Ulema assure authorities of cooperation
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Ulema from various schools of religious thought Thursday assured the district administration and police of their support in peaceful observance of Muharramul Haram.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Kohat Region Abdullah Khan urged the leaders of Shia and Sunni schools of religious thoughts to display solidarity and brotherhood to thwart the sinister designs of enemies who were out to create rift between the two sects.
The police officer stated this during separate meetings with the leaders of the two sects held at Police Lines in Kohat. Although, he claimed, the district administration had made foolproof security arrangements for the month, still the leaders and religious scholars should play their role in maintaining peace during Muharram and avoiding any untoward incident.
Among others, District Police Officer Kohat Dilawar Khan Bangash, District Naib Nazim Arif Muhammad, Deputy Superintendent of Police City Abdul Qayyum, Chairman Sunni Supreme Council Javed Ibrahim Paracha, Ali Shah and Abdul Saboor attended the meetings.
Ulema from various schools of religious thought Thursday assured the district administration and police of their support in peaceful observance of Muharramul Haram.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Kohat Region Abdullah Khan urged the leaders of Shia and Sunni schools of religious thoughts to display solidarity and brotherhood to thwart the sinister designs of enemies who were out to create rift between the two sects.
The police officer stated this during separate meetings with the leaders of the two sects held at Police Lines in Kohat. Although, he claimed, the district administration had made foolproof security arrangements for the month, still the leaders and religious scholars should play their role in maintaining peace during Muharram and avoiding any untoward incident.
Among others, District Police Officer Kohat Dilawar Khan Bangash, District Naib Nazim Arif Muhammad, Deputy Superintendent of Police City Abdul Qayyum, Chairman Sunni Supreme Council Javed Ibrahim Paracha, Ali Shah and Abdul Saboor attended the meetings.
Ulema assure authorities of cooperation
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Ulema from various schools of religious thought Thursday assured the district administration and police of their support in peaceful observance of Muharramul Haram.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Kohat Region Abdullah Khan urged the leaders of Shia and Sunni schools of religious thoughts to display solidarity and brotherhood to thwart the sinister designs of enemies who were out to create rift between the two sects.
The police officer stated this during separate meetings with the leaders of the two sects held at Police Lines in Kohat. Although, he claimed, the district administration had made foolproof security arrangements for the month, still the leaders and religious scholars should play their role in maintaining peace during Muharram and avoiding any untoward incident.
Among others, District Police Officer Kohat Dilawar Khan Bangash, District Naib Nazim Arif Muhammad, Deputy Superintendent of Police City Abdul Qayyum, Chairman Sunni Supreme Council Javed Ibrahim Paracha, Ali Shah and Abdul Saboor attended the meetings.
Ulema from various schools of religious thought Thursday assured the district administration and police of their support in peaceful observance of Muharramul Haram.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Kohat Region Abdullah Khan urged the leaders of Shia and Sunni schools of religious thoughts to display solidarity and brotherhood to thwart the sinister designs of enemies who were out to create rift between the two sects.
The police officer stated this during separate meetings with the leaders of the two sects held at Police Lines in Kohat. Although, he claimed, the district administration had made foolproof security arrangements for the month, still the leaders and religious scholars should play their role in maintaining peace during Muharram and avoiding any untoward incident.
Among others, District Police Officer Kohat Dilawar Khan Bangash, District Naib Nazim Arif Muhammad, Deputy Superintendent of Police City Abdul Qayyum, Chairman Sunni Supreme Council Javed Ibrahim Paracha, Ali Shah and Abdul Saboor attended the meetings.
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