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 15th, 2011.
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