Jirga in Bajaur pledges support to security forces

TIMERGARA:  A jirga of the local government representatives in union council Sultankhel and local elders on Friday pledged support to the security forces to maintain law and order in the area. The announcement came at a jirga held at UC Sultankhel with Tehsil Councillor Hayat Khan in the chair.  Tehsil Councillor Hayat Khan said people of Sultankhel would help the security forces maintain peace in the area. District Council member Fazal Sharif asked the elected local government representatives to work for the welfare of the people. A joint declaration was issued at the conclusion of the jirga, which expressed the determination to maintain law and order.