Night curfew imposed in KP's Maidan over militant activity
LOWER DIR: Security forces have imposed a night curfew in four villages of Bishgram union council in Maidan tehsil following reports of alleged presence and movement of militants in the area. Announcements were made through mosques in the affected villages on Wednesday, informing residents that a complete curfew would remain in force from 9pm to 7am. The villages affected by the curfew are…
Lower Dir authorities have implemented a night curfew in four villages within Bishgram union council of Maidan tehsil due to suspected militant presence and movement. The curfew, effective from 9pm to 7am, was announced through local mosques on Wednesday, instructing residents to stay indoors during the designated hours. The affected villages include Ashrogi, Khazana, Kolal Dheri and Awarai.
Security forces requested cooperation from the public and emphasized the need for residents to remain indoors. This action was prompted by reports of militant activity in the region, though the claims could not be independently verified. In a separate development, the Lower Dir deputy commissioner ordered the social welfare department to fully operationalize a long-undervused welfare home in Chakdara within a month.
Upon inspection, it was discovered that the facility, completed nearly six years ago, had remained non-operational. The deputy commissioner directed immediate repair and rehabilitation work, with the district social welfare officer tasked to appoint necessary personnel and ensure the facility's effective functioning. The assistant commissioner of Adenzai was also assigned the responsibility of overseeing the repair and rehabilitation efforts and providing regular progress updates to the deputy commissioner.
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