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TTP commander among 34 suspects arrested in Kohat

By Web Desk
February 12, 2016

KOHAT: At least 34 suspected persons, including six facilitators and a commander of banned outfit were arrested during search operation by police and Law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in Kohat on Friday.

According to the sources, police and security forces launched joint action at Kohat bypass road and its adjacent areas and detained 33 accused including six facilitators of the militants. They also include Afghan nationals.

Kohat Police and intelligence agencies also arrested Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan commander Dilawar Khan alias Mufti. Government had placed Rs1 million head money of Dilawar Khan.

DPO Kohat said Dilawar Khan was wanted in various bomb attacks and terror activities.

One suspected person was also detained from the Charsadda. The accused is identified as Sohail.