According to the APA, the tribesmen belong to Sar Pattay. PHOTO: FILE
Five tribesmen were allegedly kidnapped by unidentified militants in Para Chamkani, Central Kurram Agency. The tribesmen were chopping trees when the incident is said to have taken place.
Central Kurram Assistant Political Agent (APA) Naeem Khan said the five men had gone to the mountainous area to cut wood Saturday evening and were abducted by militants on the way back.
Political administration officials were informed in the early hours of Sunday morning after which khasadar and levies officials rushed to the site. The tribesmen could not be recovered in spite of a search operation launched by the paramilitary officials.
According to the APA, the tribesmen belong to Sar Pattay and identified them as Kadi Khan, Mala Khan, Gul Khan, Nisar Jan, and Rasool Jan.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 9th, 2013.
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