No loss reported: Suspect arrested for firing on police van

A pistol, bullets and a hand grenade were recovered from him.

CHARSADDA:
A suspected militant was arrested after he opened fire at a police van in Gandheri, Tangi tehsil, Charsadda on Monday.

A Tangi police official said the van was patrolling the area when the incident occurred. No loss was reported.


Following the incident, the police surrounded the area, launched a search operation and arrested Gul Hussain, a resident of Mohmand Agency.

A pistol, bullets and a hand grenade were recovered from him. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to opening fire at the police van.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 12th, 2013.
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