12 militants surrender in Bajaur

Twelve tribal militants have surrendered to the authorities in Bajaur Agency on Monday. Atmankhel tribe is holding a jirga to hand over the local militants who laid down their arm Monday before Political Administration. Salarzai and Mamond tribes are also holding separate anti-militants jirga in Bajaur Agency today (Monday). Important decisions are being expected against the local militants in the two jirga. Strict security arrangements have been made by the local administration before the all-important jirga. A large number of Levis personnel have been deployed. On the other hand, security forces carried out strikes on militants' positions in Zorbandar and Sabagi areas of Khar. However, there was no report of casualties. Helicopter gunships are doing aerial surveillance in various parts of the volatile agency. Meanwhile, most of the Afghan refugees are returning to their country on the second day of a three-day deadline given to them for leaving the Mamond tehsil. Afghan refugees are migrating in large number.  

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