Pak-Afghan border near Kurram sealed

KURRAM AGENCY Sensing the security situation in the wake of Muhram-ul-Haram, the Pak-Afghan border near Kurram Agency has been sealed in while extra security check posts have been established at various points of the city. Talking to journalists, Political Agent Baseer Khan Wazir said that keeping in view the security situation in Kurram Agency during Muharram, the border has been closed for all kind of traffic as well pedestrians. He said that foolproof security measures have been taken for Muharram to avert any untoward situation. He said that besides Levies Force, volunteers of civil defence committee, Militia force has also been deployed on various routes. He said that each and every person is being thoroughly searched while entering the Imam Bargah. Meanwhile, Tori Bangush tribal leader Yousaf Bangush informed journalists that they are satisfied with the measures being taken by security forces.

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