Terrorist bid foiled: Political agents seize ammunition

PARACHINAR: Security forces in Kurram Agency foiled a terrorist act by seizing large quantities of arms and ammunition. According to Lower Kurram Assistant Political Agent Fazal Qadir and Frontier Corps Colonel Rashid, they received a tip-off regarding the transportation of a large quantity of illegal arms and ammunition for terrorist activities. Qadir and Rashid gave directives to tighten security at check posts across Kurram Agency. A Suzuki van carrying a large cache of weapons including 10 Kalashnikovs, 104 pistols, thousands of bullets and 4 silencers was stopped. The ammunition was confiscated and subsequently, potential terrorist bid was foiled. Political Agent Amjad Ali called it a “huge victory in the fight against terrorism.” Strict steps are being taken by the leadership and security forces in Kurram Agency to eliminate terrorism and curb all militancy.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 5^th, 2015.