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14 ‘militants’ held in operation on Swabi mountain

report in Dawn, March 1st, 2023
SWABI: The police arrested 14 suspected militants during an operation conducted on the Karamar Mountain here on Tuesday.

District police officer Najamul Husnain told mediapersons that drone technology was used to locate the movement of suspected persons on the mountain. He said since surge in militant activities in the district the police had kept the Karamar Mountain under tight watch.

He said personnel of Elite Force, Rapid Response Force, bomb disposal squad, police’s security branch and lady constables participated in the operation. He said the mountain stood at the junction of Buner and Mardan districts.

He said often criminals took refuge on the mountain as it was a secluded place, which was locally known as Ster Baba.

DPO Husnain said it was the first time that drone was used for acquiring information about the suspects hiding in the mountain.

He said criminals won’t be allowed to take refuge on the Karamar Mountain……..
https://www.dawn.com/news/1739646/14-militants-held-in-operation-on-swabi-mountain