Tip-off: High-profile militant commander caught

Security forces raided a house in Tahir Abad area of Mingora on a tip-off, say sources.

SWAT: A high-profile militant commander, Hussain Shah, was nabbed by security forces in Mingora, Swat, sources said on Wednesday.

According to official sources, security forces raided a house in Tahir Abad area of Mingora on a tip-off, where they nabbed Shah. He has been shifted to an unknown place for further interrogation. Shah’s arrest is considered a breakthrough by the security forces.

Besides, dozens of anti-state activities and terror incidents, he was wanted by law enforcement agencies for detonating and destroying government buildings.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 15^th, 2011.