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Recovery of Arms:2012
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April - 1 
In an encounter in Lyari, Police claimed to have killed Saqib Khan alias Shaki, an alleged member of a Lyari gangster group. The encounter ensued in the search operation of police in Chakiwara area. An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Waheed also sustained bullet injuries during the exchange of fire. P
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In an encounter in Lyari, Police claimed to have killed Saqib Khan alias Shaki, an alleged member of a Lyari gangster group. The encounter ensued in the search operation of police in Chakiwara area. An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Waheed also sustained bullet injuries during the exchange of fire. Police also claimed to have arrested Saqib’s aide Kashif besides recovering a Kalashnikov and a TT pistol from his possession.
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April - 1 
Meanwhile, the Police claimed to have recovered a Kalashnikov rifle and a pistol from the possession of alleged gangster Saqib alias Sakhi, who was killed in a Police ‘encounter’ in Chakiwara area on April 1. However, Saqib’s accomplices, Umer Katchi, Baba Ladla, Abdul Jabbar alias Jeengo, Taj Muham
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Meanwhile, the Police claimed to have recovered a Kalashnikov rifle and a pistol from the possession of alleged gangster Saqib alias Sakhi, who was killed in a Police ‘encounter’ in Chakiwara area on April 1. However, Saqib’s accomplices, Umer Katchi, Baba Ladla, Abdul Jabbar alias Jeengo, Taj Muhammad alias Taju and others had managed to escape.
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April - 10 
In a separate incident, an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI), Muhammad Aslam (40) who received bullet wounds on April 1 in the Khokhrapar Police limits, succumbed to his injuries. The Police claimed to have arrested two target killers in this connection. Aslam had named two suspects - Arshed and Akmal R
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In a separate incident, an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI), Muhammad Aslam (40) who received bullet wounds on April 1 in the Khokhrapar Police limits, succumbed to his injuries. The Police claimed to have arrested two target killers in this connection. Aslam had named two suspects - Arshed and Akmal Raza – who were arrested on April 10 along with two TT pistols. During interrogation, the suspects confessed to being involved in a number of targeted killing incidents as well as opening fire on ASI Alam.
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April - 11 
Four alleged militants were killed and six others arrested by the Frontier Corps (FC) after an exchange of fire with them at Sangsila area in Dera Bugti District on April 11, reports Daily Times. According to official sources, a convoy of FC was passing from the area when a group of armed militants
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Four alleged militants were killed and six others arrested by the Frontier Corps (FC) after an exchange of fire with them at Sangsila area in Dera Bugti District on April 11, reports Daily Times. According to official sources, a convoy of FC was passing from the area when a group of armed militants opened fire on it. However, no FC man was hurt in the attack. FC personnel returned fire, killing four of the alleged militants. The forces also arrested six militants along with weapons.
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April - 11 
Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) in collaboration with Police conducted targeted raids in different areas, including Keamari Town, Hussain Hazara Goth, Hijrat Colony, Baloch Para Jamshed Town and Nazimabad and detained 12 suspects along with 18 weapons of different calibers.
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Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) in collaboration with Police conducted targeted raids in different areas, including Keamari Town, Hussain Hazara Goth, Hijrat Colony, Baloch Para Jamshed Town and Nazimabad and detained 12 suspects along with 18 weapons of different calibers.
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April - 13 
three suspected Lyari gangsters, allegedly belonging to the Uzair Baloch group, also known as the People’s Amn Committee (PAC), were arrested during a raid by the Anti-Extremism Cell (AEC). The detainees were allegedly involved in several cases of target killing as well as abduction-for-ransom and o
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three suspected Lyari gangsters, allegedly belonging to the Uzair Baloch group, also known as the People’s Amn Committee (PAC), were arrested during a raid by the Anti-Extremism Cell (AEC). The detainees were allegedly involved in several cases of target killing as well as abduction-for-ransom and other crimes. Acting on a tip off, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mohammad Aslam Khan and SSP Nasir Aftab raided the area. Upon seeing the Police, the suspects opened fire and a shootout ensued. Following the encounter, the law enforcers managed to arrest Hassan Ali alias Hasoo alias Papu Kaniya, Mushtaq Pathan and Abid, while their accomplices, including Uzair Baloch, escaped from the scene. The Police also recovered an LMG, five Kalashnikovs, five hand grenades, two G-3 rifles, five TT pistols and around a hundred of bullet of various calibers.
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April - 15 
At least four persons, including two militants belonging to Sunni Tehreek (ST) were killed in separate incidents in Karachi on April 15, reports Daily Times. Two armed assailants fired bullets at two ST activists, identified as Rashid (30) and Yahya (35), sitting near their residences in Gulshan-e-Z
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At least four persons, including two militants belonging to Sunni Tehreek (ST) were killed in separate incidents in Karachi on April 15, reports Daily Times. Two armed assailants fired bullets at two ST activists, identified as Rashid (30) and Yahya (35), sitting near their residences in Gulshan-e-Zahoor area within the jurisdiction of Brigade Police Station. A Police Official said that they found sixteen empty shells of 9 mm pistol from the crime scene. Spokesman of ST Fahim Sheikh said both victims were active workers of the ST.
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April - 15 
Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) arrested two suspects from Bhosa Mandi area within the jurisdiction of Sariab Police Station in Quetta and recovered two unlicensed pistols from their possession.
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Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) arrested two suspects from Bhosa Mandi area within the jurisdiction of Sariab Police Station in Quetta and recovered two unlicensed pistols from their possession.
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April - 15 
Security Forces on April 15 arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’, Gul Rahim, along with his accomplice from a hotel during a brief encounter in Taxila town of Rawalpindi District in Punjab, reports Daily Times. Authorities said Gul had escaped to Karachi after the Army operation i
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Security Forces on April 15 arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’, Gul Rahim, along with his accomplice from a hotel during a brief encounter in Taxila town of Rawalpindi District in Punjab, reports Daily Times. Authorities said Gul had escaped to Karachi after the Army operation in Swat of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and was now going back home when captured in Taxila. A Kalashnikov, a pistol and bullets were recovered from the possession of the arrested militants.
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April - 16 
the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) neutralised a four-kilogramme bomb at Balarzai village in the limits of Badhaber Police Station in the outskirts of Peshawar.
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the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) neutralised a four-kilogramme bomb at Balarzai village in the limits of Badhaber Police Station in the outskirts of Peshawar.
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April - 16 
the Levies Force freed an abducted man, identified as Attaullah Baranzai, after an operation in Dalbandin area of Chagai District and arrested four alleged captors. Baranzai was reportedly abducted- for-ransom from the Mal area in the afternoon and taken to the Sufi Jan area of Dalbandin. A team of
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the Levies Force freed an abducted man, identified as Attaullah Baranzai, after an operation in Dalbandin area of Chagai District and arrested four alleged captors. Baranzai was reportedly abducted- for-ransom from the Mal area in the afternoon and taken to the Sufi Jan area of Dalbandin. A team of Levies Force raided a house where Baranzai had been held captive. After an exchange of fire with the alleged kidnappers, the Security Force freed the hostage and arrested Abdul Khaliq, Amir Hamza, Mohammad and Abdul Basit. However, the ringleader escaped. According to Police sources, a large quantity of arms and ammunition, including AK-47 rifles, rocket launchers and an RPG-gun were seized from the house.
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April - 17 
Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Sindh Police claimed to have arrested four alleged target killers in separate raids, reports Daily Times. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) Shahjahan, an SIU team conducted raid near Crown Cinema, Mauripur Road and arrested Abdul Hannan and his son Bi
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Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Sindh Police claimed to have arrested four alleged target killers in separate raids, reports Daily Times. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) Shahjahan, an SIU team conducted raid near Crown Cinema, Mauripur Road and arrested Abdul Hannan and his son Bilal Hussain alias Billa. Two TT pistols were also recovered from their possession. In another raid, the SIU team detained two more target killers, confiscating their two TT pistols within Eidgah Police remit. The accused persons, who were identified as Zuhaib and Mudasir, are said to be involved in the killing of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activist Arsalan in 2011.
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April - 17 
the Mobina Town Police claimed to have arrested two alleged extortionists, identified as Enayat and Imran. Another alleged extortionist, identified as Yasin alias Raju, was arrested near Timber Market by the Napier Police. Police seized a TT pistol from him.
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the Mobina Town Police claimed to have arrested two alleged extortionists, identified as Enayat and Imran. Another alleged extortionist, identified as Yasin alias Raju, was arrested near Timber Market by the Napier Police. Police seized a TT pistol from him.
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April - 21 
A security official was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded on Tank-Jandola Road near Khirgi village in Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 21, reports Daily Times. Security Forces (SFs) cordoned off the Khirigi area and started a search operation. Two IEDs were recover
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A security official was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded on Tank-Jandola Road near Khirgi village in Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 21, reports Daily Times. Security Forces (SFs) cordoned off the Khirigi area and started a search operation. Two IEDs were recovered and neutralised. Another IED reportedly exploded in Shanikhel village in the jurisdiction of Gomal Police Station. However, no loss of life or property was reported.
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April - 21 
Two Shia Hazaras, Baban Ali and Hussain Ali, were killed on Brewery Road of Quetta in Balochistan in a spate of sectarian killing on April 21, reports Daily Times. The deceased were the residents of Hazara Town. The Frontier Corps (FCs) claimed to have arrested three suspects allegedly involved in
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Two Shia Hazaras, Baban Ali and Hussain Ali, were killed on Brewery Road of Quetta in Balochistan in a spate of sectarian killing on April 21, reports Daily Times. The deceased were the residents of Hazara Town. The Frontier Corps (FCs) claimed to have arrested three suspects allegedly involved in the killing. Those arrested were identified as Guharam Soori Khan and Mian Khan Mengal. Later, another suspect was arrested on the information gathered from the accused during interrogation. The officials recovered arms from their possession
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April - 22 
another bomb exploded in a middle school for boys in Dera Ismail Khan. Two rooms of the building were completely destroyed while police diffused the other bomb. No casualties were reported
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another bomb exploded in a middle school for boys in Dera Ismail Khan. Two rooms of the building were completely destroyed while police diffused the other bomb. No casualties were reported
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April - 22 
militants blew up a primary school building in Peshawar, reports Daily Times. Police defused another 12-kilogramme bomb planted in the vicinity of the site of the first incident.
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militants blew up a primary school building in Peshawar, reports Daily Times. Police defused another 12-kilogramme bomb planted in the vicinity of the site of the first incident.
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April - 23 
Police on April 23 claimed to have arrested over 50 suspects in the overnight targeted operations in various parts of Karachi, reports Daily Times. At least two alleged target killers, arrested from Orangi and Baldia Towns, were also among the detainees. Police claimed to have seized a huge cache of
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Police on April 23 claimed to have arrested over 50 suspects in the overnight targeted operations in various parts of Karachi, reports Daily Times. At least two alleged target killers, arrested from Orangi and Baldia Towns, were also among the detainees. Police claimed to have seized a huge cache of weapons in the raids. The Mominabad Police arrested an alleged target killer, Imran. He was arrested while trying to flee after wounding two men near Badar Chowk, Orangi Town. A TT pistol was also recovered from his possession. A police official said that the arrested suspect belonged to a political party. However, he declined to name the party. Another alleged target killer, Fahimuddin alias Fahim Kala, was arrested from Baldia Town. Saeedabad Station House Officer (SHO) Tariq Islam said that the arrested suspect during initial investigation confessed to have killed Pakistan People's Party (PPP) workers Zafer and Majeed Bhola besides three Sunni Tehreek (ST) workers during the recent wave of target killings
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April - 23 
Two militants suspected to be sectarian target killers were killed and a Police Constable was injured in an encounter in Akhtarabad area of Quetta on April 23, reports Dawn. According to sources, a Police patrol signalled a vehicle to stop for checking but its driver tried to speed away. Police chas
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Two militants suspected to be sectarian target killers were killed and a Police Constable was injured in an encounter in Akhtarabad area of Quetta on April 23, reports Dawn. According to sources, a Police patrol signalled a vehicle to stop for checking but its driver tried to speed away. Police chased the vehicle and found it in a nearby garden where a shootout took place. Two suspected terrorists were killed and Constable Riaz Ahmed was injured. The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) said Police had seized two pistols, hand-grenades, four 9mm rifles, a large number of bullets, fake number-plates and four Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs). He claimed the suspects were target killers, adds Daily Times. “They wanted to target some people in Quetta but police’s timely action foiled their attempt,” he added. “We firmly believe they are target killers who had been on some mission. They belong to some extremist group involved in sectarian violence.”
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April - 24 
Crime Investigation Department (CID) team on a tip-off, conducted a raid near Pikik compound at Khamosh Colony within the limits of Gulbahar Police Station and arrested three Lyari gangsters, Shahid Pikik, Shehzad Pikik and Fakhar Alam with weapons. He said the accused persons, who were the active m
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Crime Investigation Department (CID) team on a tip-off, conducted a raid near Pikik compound at Khamosh Colony within the limits of Gulbahar Police Station and arrested three Lyari gangsters, Shahid Pikik, Shehzad Pikik and Fakhar Alam with weapons. He said the accused persons, who were the active members of notorious Lyari gangster Baba Ladla group, and were nominated in 35 murder cases and other heinous crimes including abduction-for- ransom, extortion, police encounters and others. He said the team also recovered four Kalashnikovs, two 9mm pistols, two TT pistols and eight hand grenades from their possession.
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April - 24 
SFs arrested 16 militants during a joint operation in the Shahoo Khel area of Hangu District. For the operation, which lasted several hours, Saiful Drara area bordering Shahoo Khel area was sealed to stop militants from fleeing. SFs recovered two Kalashnikovs, six rifles, one shot gun, two pistols a
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SFs arrested 16 militants during a joint operation in the Shahoo Khel area of Hangu District. For the operation, which lasted several hours, Saiful Drara area bordering Shahoo Khel area was sealed to stop militants from fleeing. SFs recovered two Kalashnikovs, six rifles, one shot gun, two pistols and 170 pound of explosive materials from the arrested militants.
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April - 24 
the bomb disposal experts defused an “Improvised Explosive Device” found in a bag on board Peshawar-bound Awam Express at the Attock Railway Station, reported The News. According to Police sources, the disposal squad arrived at the scene after two hours to neutralize the twenty-kilogram bomb planted
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the bomb disposal experts defused an “Improvised Explosive Device” found in a bag on board Peshawar-bound Awam Express at the Attock Railway Station, reported The News. According to Police sources, the disposal squad arrived at the scene after two hours to neutralize the twenty-kilogram bomb planted on the passenger train.
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April - 24 
The Law enforcements agencies recovered a cache of arms during raid on a house at Wazir Dhand area of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 24, reports Frontier Post. Two light machine guns (LMGs), eight Kalashnikovs, hundreds of cartridges were recovered and a car was
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The Law enforcements agencies recovered a cache of arms during raid on a house at Wazir Dhand area of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 24, reports Frontier Post. Two light machine guns (LMGs), eight Kalashnikovs, hundreds of cartridges were recovered and a car was recovered.
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April - 26 
the CID of Sindh Police claimed to have arrested four politically motivated target killers and recovered weapons in a raid in Korangi Industrial Area. A CID team raided the area on a tip-off and arrested Kashif Ahmed alias Buddha, Muhammad Furqan, Arshad alias Arshi and Asghar Khan alias Shani, and
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the CID of Sindh Police claimed to have arrested four politically motivated target killers and recovered weapons in a raid in Korangi Industrial Area. A CID team raided the area on a tip-off and arrested Kashif Ahmed alias Buddha, Muhammad Furqan, Arshad alias Arshi and Asghar Khan alias Shani, and recovered one MP-5, three TT pistols and two motorbikes
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April - 27 
Four suspected militants were killed and seven arrested by Security Forces (SF) during a search operation in Gaybun area near Turbat District on April 27, reported Daily Times. A local Levies official, Shamim Ahmed, told the media that the Frontier Corps (FC) had launched search operation in the Gay
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Four suspected militants were killed and seven arrested by Security Forces (SF) during a search operation in Gaybun area near Turbat District on April 27, reported Daily Times. A local Levies official, Shamim Ahmed, told the media that the Frontier Corps (FC) had launched search operation in the Gaybun area. “SFs tried to arrest the militants during a search operation but they opened fire,” said an FC spokesman. “In retaliatory fire, four militants were killed, and SFs arrested seven militants,” he said. The spokesman said a large cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the site, adding that the arrested suspects were being interrogated.
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April - 27 
SFs seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation in Naushki and Chattar areas. 11 submachine guns, three light machine guns, 14 rifles, nine shotguns and 100 SMG rounds were recovered during the operation.
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SFs seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation in Naushki and Chattar areas. 11 submachine guns, three light machine guns, 14 rifles, nine shotguns and 100 SMG rounds were recovered during the operation.
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April - 27 
Special Investigation Unit (SIU) claimed to have arrested five target killers in separate raids in different areas of Karachi. Superintendent of Police (SP) Khurram Waris said that Police raided Akhtar Colony phase one and arrested notorious gangsters namely Ibrahim alias Qari and recovered a TT pis
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Special Investigation Unit (SIU) claimed to have arrested five target killers in separate raids in different areas of Karachi. Superintendent of Police (SP) Khurram Waris said that Police raided Akhtar Colony phase one and arrested notorious gangsters namely Ibrahim alias Qari and recovered a TT pistol
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April - 28 
a Police personal was killed and three others, including SHO Malir City, were injured in an encounter in Salar Goth near Akbar Hotel within the confines of Malir City Police Station The injured Police personal was identified as, SHO Malir City Ishaq Lashari, Constable Pervez Iqbal, Khan Mohammad and
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a Police personal was killed and three others, including SHO Malir City, were injured in an encounter in Salar Goth near Akbar Hotel within the confines of Malir City Police Station The injured Police personal was identified as, SHO Malir City Ishaq Lashari, Constable Pervez Iqbal, Khan Mohammad and armored personnel carrier (APC) driver Sabir. Following the encounter, Police succeeded in arresting two gangsters, Mohsin Baloch and Abid Ali alias Kalu. Police recovered a Kalashnikov rifle from their possessions, however, their six accomplices managed to flee.
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April - 3 
Police arrested four target killers after an encounter and recovered weapons from SITE B area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Daily Times. As per release, the Police arrested accused Kokab Noorani, Khuram Shahzad, Niamatullah and Gohar while conducting an encounter and recovered
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Police arrested four target killers after an encounter and recovered weapons from SITE B area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Daily Times. As per release, the Police arrested accused Kokab Noorani, Khuram Shahzad, Niamatullah and Gohar while conducting an encounter and recovered two 7-mm rifles and two pistols from their possession. According to initial investigations, the accused were involved in the killings of eight people, including two Policemen
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April - 30 
Lyari gangsters also set on fire a Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) ward office in Kalakot and a Police check post in Garden area. The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) conducted raids in Ilyas Goth and arrested nine members of Ahmed Ali Brohi gang after an encounter. Three gangsters, Ashraf, Asif and N
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Lyari gangsters also set on fire a Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) ward office in Kalakot and a Police check post in Garden area. The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) conducted raids in Ilyas Goth and arrested nine members of Ahmed Ali Brohi gang after an encounter. Three gangsters, Ashraf, Asif and Naeem were injured. Police claimed to have recovered two Kalashnikov assault rifles, a shotgun, a repeater, six pistols and two grenades from them
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April - 30 
Lyari gangsters also set on fire a Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) ward office in Kalakot and a Police check post in Garden area. The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) conducted raids in Ilyas Goth and arrested nine members of Ahmed Ali Brohi gang after an encounter. Three gangsters, Ashraf, Asif and N
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Lyari gangsters also set on fire a Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) ward office in Kalakot and a Police check post in Garden area. The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) conducted raids in Ilyas Goth and arrested nine members of Ahmed Ali Brohi gang after an encounter. Three gangsters, Ashraf, Asif and Naeem were injured. Police claimed to have recovered two Kalashnikov assault rifles, a shotgun, a repeater, six pistols and two grenades from them.
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April - 30 
The Security Forces (SFs) arrested 17 suspected militants and recovered arms and explosives from their possession during search a search operation in different areas of Mamond and Khar tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 30, reports Daily Tim
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The Security Forces (SFs) arrested 17 suspected militants and recovered arms and explosives from their possession during search a search operation in different areas of Mamond and Khar tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on April 30, reports Daily Times. According to details, the SFs, on special directives of Bajaur Scouts Commandant Colonel Muhammad Shakeel Janjua, conducted a search operation in various areas of Mamond and Khar tehsil, including Damadola, Umerey, Inayat Kaley, Gul Dheri, Badan Headquarters, Khar Bazaar and adjoining areas.
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April - 5 
Intelligence agencies arrested several suspected persons and recovered a suicide jacket during a raid at a house at Peshawar road under Tehalka Police Station area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 5, reports Dawn.
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Intelligence agencies arrested several suspected persons and recovered a suicide jacket during a raid at a house at Peshawar road under Tehalka Police Station area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 5, reports Dawn.
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April - 7 
Sarwar Bahadur, a leader of the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ), formerly known as banned Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), was injured when armed militants shot at him on Lasbela Road. Bahadur’s brother and an ASWJ supporter were also injured. The Rangers spokesperson claimed that they had seized six re
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Sarwar Bahadur, a leader of the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ), formerly known as banned Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), was injured when armed militants shot at him on Lasbela Road. Bahadur’s brother and an ASWJ supporter were also injured. The Rangers spokesperson claimed that they had seized six repeater pistols, four Kalashnikovs, five TT pistols and bullets from a flat in Eidgah.
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April - 8 
Meanwhile, authorities claimed to have arrested over four dozen suspects during various search operations in different areas of Karachi. They, however, were unable to arrest any of the culprits involved in incidents. The law enforcers also claimed to have recovered a huge cache of weapons including
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Meanwhile, authorities claimed to have arrested over four dozen suspects during various search operations in different areas of Karachi. They, however, were unable to arrest any of the culprits involved in incidents. The law enforcers also claimed to have recovered a huge cache of weapons including Kalashnikovs, repeaters, pistols, ammunition, a bulletproof jacket and drugs.
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April - 9 
Elsewhere in the District, Sir Syed Police claimed to have arrested a target killer Qasim alias Paratha from the slums of Bilal Colony, recovering a TT pistol and stolen motorcycle, reported Daily Times. SHO Changaiz Khan said Qasim was involved in three murder cases, including Rizwan murder case of
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Elsewhere in the District, Sir Syed Police claimed to have arrested a target killer Qasim alias Paratha from the slums of Bilal Colony, recovering a TT pistol and stolen motorcycle, reported Daily Times. SHO Changaiz Khan said Qasim was involved in three murder cases, including Rizwan murder case of 2010. Qasim is said to be associated with a politico-religious party.
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August - 1 
Levies Force defused a powerful explosive device planted outside a mosque in Khar of Bajaur Agency. Levies Force arrested three suspects in the area and shifted them to Khar for investigation.
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Levies Force defused a powerful explosive device planted outside a mosque in Khar of Bajaur Agency. Levies Force arrested three suspects in the area and shifted them to Khar for investigation.
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August - 1 
Police recovered a 10th class student of Peshawar and an industrialist of Nowshera in separate raids and arrested eight alleged kidnappers. In Peshawar, city circle Superintendent Of Police Asif Iqbal told a press conference in Malik Saad Khan Police Lines on Wednesday that the student, Haseeb Ali,
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Police recovered a 10th class student of Peshawar and an industrialist of Nowshera in separate raids and arrested eight alleged kidnappers. In Peshawar, city circle Superintendent Of Police Asif Iqbal told a press conference in Malik Saad Khan Police Lines on Wednesday that the student, Haseeb Ali, was kidnapped on June 19, 2012 from Qazi Town area on Dalazak Road in the limits of Paharipura Police Station when he was on way to home from local mosque after Isha prayer. In Nowshera, Police recovered the kidnapped owner of Kashmir Marble Industries, Abdul Hussain. He said that five alleged kidnappers were also arrested during the raid on a hideout. The DPO said that Police took the action following a tip-off that the industrialist was kept at a hideout in Risalpur area. Abdul Hussain was kidnapped on July 3 along with his car and kept in the house of one Javid in the limits of Risalpur Police Station. The arrested persons were identified as Khalid, Saeed Ahmad, Zahir Khan, Jahangir and Yousuf. The Police also recovered two Kalashnikovs and two pistols from their possession
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August - 1 
The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) on August 1 recovered three locally made hand grenades from the vicinity of a private hospital situated at NIPA Chowrangi, within the precincts of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Police Station in Karachi, reports Daily Times. According to reports, after receiving the information
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The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) on August 1 recovered three locally made hand grenades from the vicinity of a private hospital situated at NIPA Chowrangi, within the precincts of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Police Station in Karachi, reports Daily Times. According to reports, after receiving the information of a suspected bag lying near local hospital, Bomb Disposal Squad officials reached the scene to recover grenades from it, while the LEAs cordoned off area to avoid any untoward incident. In the aftermath, panic and fear gripped the neighbouring areas.
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August - 10 
Thirteen militants were killed and eight others got injured when warplanes pounded in Bootakhel and Toorsimath areas of Mamozai areas in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 10, reports Dawn. Four hideouts were destroyed in shelling which continued for over an hour.
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Thirteen militants were killed and eight others got injured when warplanes pounded in Bootakhel and Toorsimath areas of Mamozai areas in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 10, reports Dawn. Four hideouts were destroyed in shelling which continued for over an hour. Security personnel also recovered a cache of arms and explosive during a search operation in Fwah Darra and Sangrha areas.
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August - 12 
Afghan and NATO forces foiled a series of suicide attacks on Kabul planned for August 12 when they captured five militants allegedly linked to militant outfits in Pakistan, reported Daily Times quoting officials. The group was “finalising plans for an attack in the capital” and a large cache of expl
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Afghan and NATO forces foiled a series of suicide attacks on Kabul planned for August 12 when they captured five militants allegedly linked to militant outfits in Pakistan, reported Daily Times quoting officials. The group was “finalising plans for an attack in the capital” and a large cache of explosives, suicide vest parts, weapons and ammunition were seized in the overnight operation, NATO’s International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) said. Further, Afghanistan’s Intelligence Agency said that “sophisticated suicide attacks” would have targeted the Afghan Parliament and the residence of Afghan second Vice President Mohammad Karim Khalili.
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August - 12 
Police arrested an owner of a shop in Dalbandin area of Chagai District from where they seized a toy bomb and hundreds of illegal mobile phone SIMs, reports Daily Times.
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Police arrested an owner of a shop in Dalbandin area of Chagai District from where they seized a toy bomb and hundreds of illegal mobile phone SIMs, reports Daily Times.
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August - 12 
Ten militants were killed and four others injured when jet fighters bombed their hideouts in Mamozai area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 12, reports Dawn. Security Forces (SFs) launched the air attack and carried out heavy bombing. The sources said that thr
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Ten militants were killed and four others injured when jet fighters bombed their hideouts in Mamozai area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 12, reports Dawn. Security Forces (SFs) launched the air attack and carried out heavy bombing. The sources said that three hideouts were reduced to rubble by the bombing and 10 militants killed. The SFs later conducted a search operation in Kago Qamar and Doli areas and seized heavy weapons and ammunition. However, one local Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘spokesman’ Hafiz Saeed said that warplanes had only bombed empty houses and no one was killed. Sources said that militants had recently taken control of Mamozai area in upper tehsil (revenue unit) of the Agency.
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August - 13 
District East Police detained a man from Saudabad, Malir for his involvement in at least a dozen target killings. An official informed that the accused, Zafar alias Ganja, belonged to the Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) and had been involved in the killings of at least dozen workers of the riv
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District East Police detained a man from Saudabad, Malir for his involvement in at least a dozen target killings. An official informed that the accused, Zafar alias Ganja, belonged to the Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) and had been involved in the killings of at least dozen workers of the rival political party. A pistol was also recovered from his possession while further investigation was underway.
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August - 13 
Police foiled two separate attempts of terrorism by getting three explosive devices defused in Nar Raza Khan and Tajazai areas of the Lakki Marwat District, reports Dawn. A police official said people of Nar Raza Khan Village near Naurang town informed Police about suspected material lying by a tube
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Police foiled two separate attempts of terrorism by getting three explosive devices defused in Nar Raza Khan and Tajazai areas of the Lakki Marwat District, reports Dawn. A police official said people of Nar Raza Khan Village near Naurang town informed Police about suspected material lying by a tube well. Police found two homemade explosive devices there. Also in the day, Ghaznikhel Police foiled a bid to blow up power pylons of 66,000KV transmission line near Tajazai area.
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August - 13 
the Mauripur Police arrested an alleged targeted killer who was involved in a number of target killing cases. Acting on the tip-off, a Police team conducted a raid and after a brief encounter arrested Abdul Hameed alias CIA Wala, reported Daily Times. He is reported to be associated with Razzak Comm
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the Mauripur Police arrested an alleged targeted killer who was involved in a number of target killing cases. Acting on the tip-off, a Police team conducted a raid and after a brief encounter arrested Abdul Hameed alias CIA Wala, reported Daily Times. He is reported to be associated with Razzak Commando group, besides having the backing of a political party. A Kalashnikov, a repeater and a TT pistol were recovered from him. During the initial interrogation, the suspect told the Police that he had killed 25 people, including two Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) workers. He told the Police that he also killed a man for not giving extortion money.
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August - 14 
a possible terrorism bid was averted when a 20-kilogram remote-controlled bomb planted near a shopping centre in Karachi’s busy Hyderi market area was defused on August 14 (today), reports Dawn.
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a possible terrorism bid was averted when a 20-kilogram remote-controlled bomb planted near a shopping centre in Karachi’s busy Hyderi market area was defused on August 14 (today), reports Dawn.
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August - 15 
Police recovered large quantity of explosives from a car and arrested three people in Shabqadar area of Charsadda District. The explosives included 683 dynamites and 780 safety fuses.
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Police recovered large quantity of explosives from a car and arrested three people in Shabqadar area of Charsadda District. The explosives included 683 dynamites and 780 safety fuses.
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August - 15 
SFs arrested 10 suspected militants and recovered a cache of arms and explosives during a search operation in Mamozai area in Orakzai Agency
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SFs arrested 10 suspected militants and recovered a cache of arms and explosives during a search operation in Mamozai area in Orakzai Agency
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August - 17 
a bandit was shot dead during encounter near Farooq Azam Mosque, while his accomplices were arrested within Shahrah-e-Noor Jahan Police Station. The slain bandit was identified as Chawani and his arrested accomplice was identified as Habibullah. Police recovered two TT pistols and a motorcycle from
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a bandit was shot dead during encounter near Farooq Azam Mosque, while his accomplices were arrested within Shahrah-e-Noor Jahan Police Station. The slain bandit was identified as Chawani and his arrested accomplice was identified as Habibullah. Police recovered two TT pistols and a motorcycle from their possession.
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August - 17 
At least eight terrorists were killed and four others injured in clashes with Security Forces (SFs) in Mamuzai area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 17, reports Daily Times. Two security officials also sustained injuries in the attacks. According to details,
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At least eight terrorists were killed and four others injured in clashes with Security Forces (SFs) in Mamuzai area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on August 17, reports Daily Times. Two security officials also sustained injuries in the attacks. According to details, the clashes occurred when militants ambushed SFs during a routine search in Mulbar area tehsil Mor City Zara of Mamuzai area. SFs killed up to eight terrorists during the operation. Two security personnel sustained injuries in the attack. The injured soldiers were identified as Ikram and Rasheed SFs also conducted a door-to-door search operation in Goundi Kalay, Mala Patti and Koronchi areas. A cache of arms and ammunition and explosive material were recovered from caves in the areas.
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August - 19 
An attempt to blow up the Jaffer Express near Kolpur railway station in Bolan District of Balochistan was successfully foiled, when the train after being held up for some hours left for its destination on August 19, reports The News. Sources said that Jaffar Express on way to Rawalpindi from Quetta
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An attempt to blow up the Jaffer Express near Kolpur railway station in Bolan District of Balochistan was successfully foiled, when the train after being held up for some hours left for its destination on August 19, reports The News. Sources said that Jaffar Express on way to Rawalpindi from Quetta was about to reach Kolpur station, when the engineer of the train spotted some suspicious material on the railway line. The driver informed the concerned officials who later confirmed that a rocket shell filled with explosives was planted beside the line to blow up the approaching Jaffer Express. The bomb disposal squad reached the scene and defused the explosives and gave clearance for the departure of the train.
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August - 2 
Police arrested 20 accused involved in different cases in Peshawar on August 2. A police spokesman said that of the accused several proclaimed offenders had also been rounded up. The proclaimed offenders were identified as Mujaram Said son of Saiful Malook of Abakhel Nowshera, Aminur Rehman son of G
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Police arrested 20 accused involved in different cases in Peshawar on August 2. A police spokesman said that of the accused several proclaimed offenders had also been rounded up. The proclaimed offenders were identified as Mujaram Said son of Saiful Malook of Abakhel Nowshera, Aminur Rehman son of Gulab Khan, Mohammad Ali son of Muhib Ali of Urmar Payan, Sabir Kiani son of Fazal Ilahi of Nauthia. Police also recovered eight pistols (30 bore), two Kalashnikovs, hundreds of cartridges and contraband items from their possession.
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August - 2 
Police arrested five terrorists, three of them in injured condition, after an encounter from a house in Basiya Khel area near Bannu, reports Daily Times. After an exchange of firing with Police, three of the terrorists were injured and were arrested along with two others. Police had also recovered a
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Police arrested five terrorists, three of them in injured condition, after an encounter from a house in Basiya Khel area near Bannu, reports Daily Times. After an exchange of firing with Police, three of the terrorists were injured and were arrested along with two others. Police had also recovered a suicide jacket, hand grenade and arms from them.
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August - 25 
the Bomb Disposal Squad defused an explosive device weighing 5 kilograms on the National Highway near Shahi Chowki area of Naseerabad District.
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the Bomb Disposal Squad defused an explosive device weighing 5 kilograms on the National Highway near Shahi Chowki area of Naseerabad District.
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August - 25 
the Bomb Disposal Squad defused explosive material in Pirkoh area of Dera Bugti District, Daily Times reported.
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the Bomb Disposal Squad defused explosive material in Pirkoh area of Dera Bugti District, Daily Times reported.
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August - 26 
Rangers conducted a six-hour-long operation in different areas of Lyari, including Mauripur, Naya Abad, Aath Chowk, Sangoleen and Mawacha Goth, and arrested 54 suspects while recovering Kalashnikovs, 12-mm pistols, grenades, 5 kilogram explosive material, 27 kilogram hashish (cannabis) and 3,000 bot
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Rangers conducted a six-hour-long operation in different areas of Lyari, including Mauripur, Naya Abad, Aath Chowk, Sangoleen and Mawacha Goth, and arrested 54 suspects while recovering Kalashnikovs, 12-mm pistols, grenades, 5 kilogram explosive material, 27 kilogram hashish (cannabis) and 3,000 bottles of liquor, reported The Express Tribune. Noor Muhammad alias Baba Ladla, a gangster, however, managed to escape with his companions by breaking through the rangers’ barricade. However, the residents of Lyari protested against the operation by staging demonstrations at the Northern Bypass and Hub River Road. They said that the operation was unjust, adding that rangers had arrested innocent people.
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August - 27 
North Nazimabad Police arrested around a dozen suspects from Kausar Niazi Colony. Police officials said that the operation was conducted on intelligence tip off, adding that weapons were also recovered from few suspects.
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North Nazimabad Police arrested around a dozen suspects from Kausar Niazi Colony. Police officials said that the operation was conducted on intelligence tip off, adding that weapons were also recovered from few suspects.
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August - 27 
Peshawar Police arrested 179 accused involved in different crimes and recovered arms and ammunitions from their possession. A Police spokesman said the people had been arrested during raids in limits of different Police stations. Of them, he said 11 were proclaimed offenders.
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Peshawar Police arrested 179 accused involved in different crimes and recovered arms and ammunitions from their possession. A Police spokesman said the people had been arrested during raids in limits of different Police stations. Of them, he said 11 were proclaimed offenders.
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August - 27 
The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) claimed to have arrested at least five suspects, identified as Malik Imran, Adnan, Noman, Imran and Amir, involved in target killing and extortion and recovered a repeater and four pistols during separate raids conducted in the city, reported Daily Times. Police
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The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) claimed to have arrested at least five suspects, identified as Malik Imran, Adnan, Noman, Imran and Amir, involved in target killing and extortion and recovered a repeater and four pistols during separate raids conducted in the city, reported Daily Times. Police said that the accused primarily belonged to a robbery gang responsible for more than 35 dacoities.
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August - 28 
Bahawalpur Police foiled a major terror bid by arresting two suspected militants of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Waziristan Chapter of Qari Imran Group on August 28 from Bahawalwala area of Ahmadpur Sharqia in Bahawalpur District, reported Daily Times. They were identified as Muhammad Shabbir an
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Bahawalpur Police foiled a major terror bid by arresting two suspected militants of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Waziristan Chapter of Qari Imran Group on August 28 from Bahawalwala area of Ahmadpur Sharqia in Bahawalpur District, reported Daily Times. They were identified as Muhammad Shabbir and Maulvi Muhammad Riaz. Bahawalpur District Police Officer (DPO) Sohail Habib Tajik said that rocket launchers, grenades, three suicide jackets, 23 anti-personnel mines, 40 kilogrammes of explosives and other arms and ammunition were also seized from them. They were on a mission on a motorbike to carry out a terrorist act, Tajik added. He said the accused, during interrogation, have admitted that they have hidden a huge quantity of arms and explosives underground in a drum.
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August - 28 
Liaquatabad Police arrested a target killer, Arif alias Bali, involved in six murders and recovered a Kalashnikov and one 9 mm pistol.
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Liaquatabad Police arrested a target killer, Arif alias Bali, involved in six murders and recovered a Kalashnikov and one 9 mm pistol.
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August - 28 
Police claimed to have arrested two alleged suspects in separate raids, reported Daily Times. In the first raid, Crime Investigation Department (ID) arrested an alleged Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, identified as Islamuddin alias Kala, from Machchar Colony and recovered a Kalashnikov, t
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Police claimed to have arrested two alleged suspects in separate raids, reported Daily Times. In the first raid, Crime Investigation Department (ID) arrested an alleged Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, identified as Islamuddin alias Kala, from Machchar Colony and recovered a Kalashnikov, three hand grenades and one pistol from his possession.
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At least 16 persons, including political workers and gangsters, were killed in separate acts of target killing and bomb blast in two separate Districts of Sindh province on August 28 and August 29, reports Daily Times. Three alleged gangsters, identified as Fida Baloch, Khalil Baloch and Imam Baloch
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At least 16 persons, including political workers and gangsters, were killed in separate acts of target killing and bomb blast in two separate Districts of Sindh province on August 28 and August 29, reports Daily Times. Three alleged gangsters, identified as Fida Baloch, Khalil Baloch and Imam Baloch, were killed in encounter with Police in Malir City. Police also recovered two Kalashnikovs and a repeater was also found from their possession. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rao Anwar said that deceased were wanted gangsters.
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August - 29 
Police thwarted a sabotage attempt by defusing a remote controlled bomb, weighing 20 kilograms, in Utmanzai Bazaar of Charsadda District.
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Police thwarted a sabotage attempt by defusing a remote controlled bomb, weighing 20 kilograms, in Utmanzai Bazaar of Charsadda District.
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August - 29 
the Levies force foiled a sabotage bid and defused a powerful explosive device planted outside the house of a journalist in Sadiqabad Town of Khar tehsil in Bajaur Agency. The residents of the area said that unidentified militants had planted an improvised explosive device at the main gate of the ho
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the Levies force foiled a sabotage bid and defused a powerful explosive device planted outside the house of a journalist in Sadiqabad Town of Khar tehsil in Bajaur Agency. The residents of the area said that unidentified militants had planted an improvised explosive device at the main gate of the house of Anwarullah Khan, senior vice president of Tribal Union of Journalists (TUJ).
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August - 3 
the Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested six suspects during separate raids in Darakhshan and Gizri areas, recovering six TT pistols from their possession.
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the Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested six suspects during separate raids in Darakhshan and Gizri areas, recovering six TT pistols from their possession.
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August - 3 
the Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have detained at least 38 suspects during targeted raids in different areas of the Karachi, reports Daily Times. A heavy contingent of LEAs personnel conducted a targeted operation in Shanti Nagar, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, where they detained at least 17 suspec
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the Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have detained at least 38 suspects during targeted raids in different areas of the Karachi, reports Daily Times. A heavy contingent of LEAs personnel conducted a targeted operation in Shanti Nagar, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, where they detained at least 17 suspects, including three operatives of Lyari gang, and recovered two hand grenades and other weapons from their possession. The arrested gangsters belong to Mullah Sohail group.
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August - 30 
Mobina Town Police claimed to have arrested at least four suspects involved in street crimes and recovered weapons and looted valuables form their possession.
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Mobina Town Police claimed to have arrested at least four suspects involved in street crimes and recovered weapons and looted valuables form their possession.
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August - 30 
Police arrested two terrorists, identified as Bahadar Shah and Muhammad Sultan, near Dhok Mastian Village in Chakwal District and recovered a suicide jacket, a hand grenade, 15 detonators, fuse pins and remote control from their possession.
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Police arrested two terrorists, identified as Bahadar Shah and Muhammad Sultan, near Dhok Mastian Village in Chakwal District and recovered a suicide jacket, a hand grenade, 15 detonators, fuse pins and remote control from their possession.
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August - 31 
Foiling a possible mega terrorist bid, Police arrested three alleged Afghan militants with loads of explosives, including detonators, remote controls, bomber’s vests, nuts, bolts, shrapnel, hand grenades and other bomb-making paraphernalia, from deep in the woods near a graveyard on August 31 from W
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Foiling a possible mega terrorist bid, Police arrested three alleged Afghan militants with loads of explosives, including detonators, remote controls, bomber’s vests, nuts, bolts, shrapnel, hand grenades and other bomb-making paraphernalia, from deep in the woods near a graveyard on August 31 from Wah Cantt in Rawalpindi District, reported The News. According to Station House Officer (SHO) of Wah Cantt Police Station Chaudhry Zulfiqar, three alleged terrorists were arrested from woods near a graveyard after receiving a tip off. After the identification process, it was revealed that the alleged terrorists were Afghan nationals. They were identified as Mujeebullah, Najeebullah and Mohibullah.
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August - 31 
Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested at least seven suspects in targeted raids carried out in Brohi Para and Sheikh Mohalla of Baldia Town. The LEAs also claimed to have recovered ammunition from their possession.
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Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested at least seven suspects in targeted raids carried out in Brohi Para and Sheikh Mohalla of Baldia Town. The LEAs also claimed to have recovered ammunition from their possession.
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August - 5 
Law enforcement personnel arrested a suspect and also recovered 60 kilogrammes of explosive material and a remote control that was to be used for detonating the explosive device from a house in Dera Bugti District on August 5, reports Daily Times
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Law enforcement personnel arrested a suspect and also recovered 60 kilogrammes of explosive material and a remote control that was to be used for detonating the explosive device from a house in Dera Bugti District on August 5, reports Daily Times
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August - 5 
Pakistani Security Forces arrested five Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants who were planning "terror attacks" in Multan and other towns in the region, reports Daily Times on August 5. "The terrorists belonging to Noor Gul group of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were arrested on an intellig
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Pakistani Security Forces arrested five Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants who were planning "terror attacks" in Multan and other towns in the region, reports Daily Times on August 5. "The terrorists belonging to Noor Gul group of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were arrested on an intelligence tip-off," Multan City Police chief, Amir Zulfiqar said. The 'Noor Gul' group has not been heard of previously, and Zulfiqar did not say where or when the arrests were made. "They were planning to carry out terrorist activities on the eve of the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ali (RA) falling next week," Zulfiqar added. He said that the group was active in the southern part of Punjab, and had planned to target other towns and cities in the region. The police also seized heavy weapons and ammunition including pistols and assault rifles from the militants, he added.
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August - 7 
Civil Defence staff foiled a terrorism bid by defusing a two-pound bomb planted on an oil tanker in Layyah District. According to details, the tanker’s driver, Abdul Rehman, spotted the bomb on his vehicle. He immediately informed the Civil Defence staff, who reached the spot and defused it.
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Civil Defence staff foiled a terrorism bid by defusing a two-pound bomb planted on an oil tanker in Layyah District. According to details, the tanker’s driver, Abdul Rehman, spotted the bomb on his vehicle. He immediately informed the Civil Defence staff, who reached the spot and defused it.
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August - 7 
Frontier Corps (FC) personnel recovered huge cache of arms, including three SMG rifles, two pistols and over 995 rounds, during a raid in Landi I area of Chaghai District close to Iran border, reported Daily Times.
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Frontier Corps (FC) personnel recovered huge cache of arms, including three SMG rifles, two pistols and over 995 rounds, during a raid in Landi I area of Chaghai District close to Iran border, reported Daily Times.
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August - 7 
Police claimed to have arrested a Jabbar Jengo -Lyari gang criminal, identified as Sayyed Pathan, who was allegedly wanted for organized crime ranging from armed gang-wars to 40 targeted killings and also busted his den in Mauripur area on Hawkesbay Road. Police also seized firearms including a hand
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Police claimed to have arrested a Jabbar Jengo -Lyari gang criminal, identified as Sayyed Pathan, who was allegedly wanted for organized crime ranging from armed gang-wars to 40 targeted killings and also busted his den in Mauripur area on Hawkesbay Road. Police also seized firearms including a handgun, a pump-action shotgun, and a 7MM rifle in the raid conducted.
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August - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a raid on a warehouse near the local grid station in Bara. The members of local peace committee also assisted SFs in the search operation.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a raid on a warehouse near the local grid station in Bara. The members of local peace committee also assisted SFs in the search operation.
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August - 8 
Police arrested to two suspects and seized a large quantity of explosives in a raid on a house at Jinnah Town in Quetta, the Provincial capital of Balochistan, reports Dawn. “We have seized 20 kilogrammes of high explosives, eight small IEDs (improvised explosive devices) and some hand-grenades,” Po
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Police arrested to two suspects and seized a large quantity of explosives in a raid on a house at Jinnah Town in Quetta, the Provincial capital of Balochistan, reports Dawn. “We have seized 20 kilogrammes of high explosives, eight small IEDs (improvised explosive devices) and some hand-grenades,” Police said. Police said that the suspects arrested belonged to a militant outfit involved in sectarian killings. Intelligence Agency personnel also took part in the raid. Police also raided several other places to look for other members of the outfit and its ring leader who belongs to Parachinar, the capital of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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August - 9 
another bomb planted at a motorbike that was parked in the middle of Matani Bazaar was defused by Police. “We timely informed the Bomb Disposal Unit officials, who defused the bomb,” an official of Matani Police Station said.
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another bomb planted at a motorbike that was parked in the middle of Matani Bazaar was defused by Police. “We timely informed the Bomb Disposal Unit officials, who defused the bomb,” an official of Matani Police Station said.
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August - 9 
Quetta Police seized a huge quantity of explosives and suicide jackets and arrested three suspects foiling a bid of terror in a raid on the outskirts Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on August 9, reports Daily Times. During the search operation they seized 15 suicides jackets, 12,0
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Quetta Police seized a huge quantity of explosives and suicide jackets and arrested three suspects foiling a bid of terror in a raid on the outskirts Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on August 9, reports Daily Times. During the search operation they seized 15 suicides jackets, 12,000 kg explosive material, two hand grenades, three homemade bombs, two mixer gadgets of explosive materials, 7 RPGs, 6 cylinders full of explosives, 20 rocket tubes and many bullets. According to officials, a large number of police uniforms and fake number plates were also recovered from them.
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December - 1 
Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) have arrested several key suspected leaders of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in a crackdown on militants in and around the Manghopir area in Karachi on December 1, reports Central Asia Online. Rangers detained more than 70 people, 10 of whom are suspected of bei
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Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) have arrested several key suspected leaders of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in a crackdown on militants in and around the Manghopir area in Karachi on December 1, reports Central Asia Online. Rangers detained more than 70 people, 10 of whom are suspected of being linked with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan(TTP).The team also seized a car loaded with more than 100kg of explosives, two suicide jackets with about 8kg of explosives and three water coolers filled with explosives weighing more than 5kg.
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December - 1 
The Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) Police arrested three militants of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) near Minar-i-Pakistan (monument) in Lahore District on December 1, and thwarted their plans of targeting Shia processions, reports Dawn. The arrestees are identified as Arshid Ali, Umer Zaib
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The Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) Police arrested three militants of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) near Minar-i-Pakistan (monument) in Lahore District on December 1, and thwarted their plans of targeting Shia processions, reports Dawn. The arrestees are identified as Arshid Ali, Umer Zaib and Amjad. The Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Tariq Ilyas Kayani said that a special team of CIA conducted the raid in Minar-i-Pakistan area and recovered seven kilogram of explosive material, four hand grenades, a rifle, INR 150,000 in cash and bullets from their possession.
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December - 10 
Rangers personnel detained 24 suspects, including 17 belonging to a Political Party, and seized 26 pistols, five MP-5 rifles, two 8MM rifles, two repeaters, one 222 rifle, 952 bullets, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), a snatched car and other stuff in Mehmoodabad and Pak Colony areas.
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Rangers personnel detained 24 suspects, including 17 belonging to a Political Party, and seized 26 pistols, five MP-5 rifles, two 8MM rifles, two repeaters, one 222 rifle, 952 bullets, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), a snatched car and other stuff in Mehmoodabad and Pak Colony areas.
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December - 10 
Rangers were detained more than half a dozen suspects and recovered arms and ammunition during the operation cordoned off some localities in Sohrab Goth, reports Dawn. Rangers conducted a door-to-door search operation following the killing of its two personnel in an armed attack on December 10, 2012
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Rangers were detained more than half a dozen suspects and recovered arms and ammunition during the operation cordoned off some localities in Sohrab Goth, reports Dawn. Rangers conducted a door-to-door search operation following the killing of its two personnel in an armed attack on December 10, 2012.
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December - 11 
The Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) arrested two terrorists and seized suicide jackets and explosive material on Canal Road, Lahore on December 11.
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The Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) arrested two terrorists and seized suicide jackets and explosive material on Canal Road, Lahore on December 11.
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December - 12 
Police neutralised a rocket found in a graveyard in Chakarkot village in Kohat District, reports The News. The sources said the Police were tipped off that a rocket was dumped by unidentified person in the graveyard. The police and personnel of the bomb disposal unit took the RPG-7 rocket into posse
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Police neutralised a rocket found in a graveyard in Chakarkot village in Kohat District, reports The News. The sources said the Police were tipped off that a rocket was dumped by unidentified person in the graveyard. The police and personnel of the bomb disposal unit took the RPG-7 rocket into possession.
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December - 12 
Security Forces (SF) was foiled a terrorism bid in the area of Mach in Quetta and recovered a huge cache of weapons and explosive material.
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Security Forces (SF) was foiled a terrorism bid in the area of Mach in Quetta and recovered a huge cache of weapons and explosive material.
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December - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested 15 militants in a three-day search operation in the Ublan and Bezot areas of Kohat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Central Asia Online reported on December 13. The SFs also recovered heavy arms and ammunition during the raid.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested 15 militants in a three-day search operation in the Ublan and Bezot areas of Kohat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Central Asia Online reported on December 13. The SFs also recovered heavy arms and ammunition during the raid.
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December - 13 
The Police arrested a man after recovering a cache of arms and ammunition from his vehicle near Matiyal Chowk on Kohat-Pindi Road in the Attock District on December 14, reports Dawn. The Police intercepted the Rawalpindi-bound coach coming from Kohat which was being driven by Sanaullah Khan Afridi o
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The Police arrested a man after recovering a cache of arms and ammunition from his vehicle near Matiyal Chowk on Kohat-Pindi Road in the Attock District on December 14, reports Dawn. The Police intercepted the Rawalpindi-bound coach coming from Kohat which was being driven by Sanaullah Khan Afridi of Kohat. During checking of the vehicle, a rifle, two magazines, a repeater, two 12-bore pistols and 400 rounds were recovered.
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December - 15 
Security Forces (SFs), with the help of the local peace committee, arrested five militant suspects and recovered many weapons and explosives in a search operation in Salarzai and Mamond tehsils (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency on December 16, reports Central Asia Online. The troops demolished the hou
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Security Forces (SFs), with the help of the local peace committee, arrested five militant suspects and recovered many weapons and explosives in a search operation in Salarzai and Mamond tehsils (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency on December 16, reports Central Asia Online. The troops demolished the houses of two alleged militants. SFs and volunteers launched a joint operation after the troops learned about a militant presence in various border villages of Salarzai and Mamond. Meanwhile, elders and members of the Salarzai tribal peace committee assured the local administration of continued support for restoring peace in their area.
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December - 16 
Anti-Extremism Cell (AEC) of the Karachi Police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on December 16 arrested four suspected militants, including a leader of Lashkar-e-Islami Mohammadi (LIM), a little-known militant outfit, in a raid in the Shershah area, reports Central Asia Online. The arreste
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Anti-Extremism Cell (AEC) of the Karachi Police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on December 16 arrested four suspected militants, including a leader of Lashkar-e-Islami Mohammadi (LIM), a little-known militant outfit, in a raid in the Shershah area, reports Central Asia Online. The arrested suspects, who are accused of involvement in the 2002 slaying of nine Christian charity workers and two Ahmadi doctors, were trained in Waziristan, said SSP Chaudhary Aslam adding that the suspected leader and his supporters founded LIM. Nine employees of the Christian charity Idara Aman-o-Insaf were killed in a militant attack on their office in Karachi September 25, 2002. The AEC team also has recovered several weapons and ammunition from the suspects, Aslam added.
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December - 16 
Police foiled a terrorist attack designed to blow up Shama cinema near Bacha Khan Chowk of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and neutralised a two-kilogramme bomb there, reports Daily Times. Police informed BDU staff following information about presence of suspicious stuff plac
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Police foiled a terrorist attack designed to blow up Shama cinema near Bacha Khan Chowk of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and neutralised a two-kilogramme bomb there, reports Daily Times. Police informed BDU staff following information about presence of suspicious stuff placed close to Shama Cinema on Pajaggi Road.
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December - 16 
SFs neutralised a massive terror bid and recovered arms and ammunition from Maidan tehsil (revenue unit) of Lower Dir District. Operations Commander Colonel Zulfiqar said that on the basis of an intelligence report, SFs conducted raid in Maidan and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, rockets,
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SFs neutralised a massive terror bid and recovered arms and ammunition from Maidan tehsil (revenue unit) of Lower Dir District. Operations Commander Colonel Zulfiqar said that on the basis of an intelligence report, SFs conducted raid in Maidan and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, rockets, three suicide jackets and several mines.
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December - 18 
Khairpur Police claimed to have arrested three alleged terrorists and recovered weapons from their possession, reports The News. Addressing a press conference, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Sukkur, Dr Ameer Shaikh, flanked by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Khairpur, Irfan Mukhtiar Bhutto,
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Khairpur Police claimed to have arrested three alleged terrorists and recovered weapons from their possession, reports The News. Addressing a press conference, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Sukkur, Dr Ameer Shaikh, flanked by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Khairpur, Irfan Mukhtiar Bhutto, said that the police had arrested alleged terrorists who belonged to Waziristan from the Gambat National Highway. Police said Zeeshan Masood, child Hilal and Farooq were arrested and two Kalashnikovs, 26 explosive shells, 11 jackets, 400 bullets, 16 rockets and other ammunition recovered from their possession. The terrorists were planning to smuggle these weapons to Karachi.
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December - 18 
Six persons, including two suspected militants and an activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), were shot dead in different areas of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on December 19, reports Daily Times. Two suspected militants were killed and more than two dozen were taken into custo
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Six persons, including two suspected militants and an activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), were shot dead in different areas of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on December 19, reports Daily Times. Two suspected militants were killed and more than two dozen were taken into custody during a raid in Sohrab Goth and other surrounding areas against the militants involved in the attack on polio vaccination team. Police also recovered huge cache of weapons and stolen vehicles during operation. According to details, at least 300 personnel of Karachi Police and Rapid Response Force were trying to get inside the areas considerably dominated by Karachi chapter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) when militants offered resistance near Decent Heights Apartment and Malik Agha Hotel. During exchange of fire, two unidentified militants were shot dead during the raid continued for one hour only. Witnesses said that Police team entered inside of different areas of Sohrab Goth including Asma Apartments, Qayyumabad, Sona Gali and Junejo Colony. As Police reached Supermarket area, unidentified militants resorted firing to avoid arrest where during encounter two militants sustained bullet wounds and rushed to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital where doctors pronounced them as dead. Police claimed to arrest at least 25 suspect militants. Residents of the area when contacted said that militants had had left the areas before the arrival of police, therefore police concluded the operation within an hour. Police claimed to have recovered 5 TT pistols, two shotguns, five cars and four motorbikes.
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December - 19 
A cadre of the ASWJ, Muhammad Rehan (40), was died near Zain-ul-Abideen Hospital in Rizvia Society. Station House Officer (SHO) of Rizvia Society, Rashid said that police recovered six shells of a 9mm pistol from the crime scene.
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A cadre of the ASWJ, Muhammad Rehan (40), was died near Zain-ul-Abideen Hospital in Rizvia Society. Station House Officer (SHO) of Rizvia Society, Rashid said that police recovered six shells of a 9mm pistol from the crime scene.
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December - 19 
East and West zones of Police arrested at least 49 accused, including absconders, proclaimed offender, during last 24 hours and recovered heavy cache of weapons from their possession.
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East and West zones of Police arrested at least 49 accused, including absconders, proclaimed offender, during last 24 hours and recovered heavy cache of weapons from their possession.
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December - 19 
Jackson Police arrested two alleged accused, Ameen and Shahid, involved in killing of two Policemen and recovered one Kalashnikov and one TT pistol from their possession.
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Jackson Police arrested two alleged accused, Ameen and Shahid, involved in killing of two Policemen and recovered one Kalashnikov and one TT pistol from their possession.
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December - 19 
Personnel of the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) arrested two men, Naqeebullah and Namiatullah, allegedly involved in a number of extortion cases in the Peerabad Police Station. The officials also recovered two TT pistols from their possession.
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Personnel of the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) arrested two men, Naqeebullah and Namiatullah, allegedly involved in a number of extortion cases in the Peerabad Police Station. The officials also recovered two TT pistols from their possession.
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December - 19 
The Police claimed to have arrested an accused allegedly involved in the firing incident that scared and forced female members of a polio team at Shah Faisal Colony of Multan city of same District on December 20, reports The News. Police said that the rifle had been recovered. Police added that raid
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The Police claimed to have arrested an accused allegedly involved in the firing incident that scared and forced female members of a polio team at Shah Faisal Colony of Multan city of same District on December 20, reports The News. Police said that the rifle had been recovered. Police added that raids were being conducted to arrest the accused’s accomplice.
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December - 2 
Pakistani authorities seized nearly 14 tonne of potassium chlorate, a key ingredient in bomb-making, from a bus in Quetta. The haul was made when officials acting on a tip-off stopped a bus just outside Quetta loaded with the volatile substance hidden under cartons of food, an official with the Gove
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Pakistani authorities seized nearly 14 tonne of potassium chlorate, a key ingredient in bomb-making, from a bus in Quetta. The haul was made when officials acting on a tip-off stopped a bus just outside Quetta loaded with the volatile substance hidden under cartons of food, an official with the Government Paramilitary Force said. “We have seized some 13,900 kilogrammes of potassium chlorate from a bus and arrested five people,” Frontier Corps Captain Johar Sarwar said. Frontier Corps spokesman Murtaza Baig confirmed the haul and said the substance could be used to make bombs and was so dangerous that only a simple detonator was needed to make a deadly device.
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December - 2 
Police had foiled a terrorism bid by defusing a “powerful” bomb planted in a motorcycle on Grand Trunk (GT) Road, on the outskirts of Peshawar.
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Police had foiled a terrorism bid by defusing a “powerful” bomb planted in a motorcycle on Grand Trunk (GT) Road, on the outskirts of Peshawar.
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December - 2 
The Police raided and recovered 4,000 kilograms of explosives from a bus near Akhtarabad in Quetta on December 2, reports The News. The Police foiling a terror attack arrested five persons on the spot.
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The Police raided and recovered 4,000 kilograms of explosives from a bus near Akhtarabad in Quetta on December 2, reports The News. The Police foiling a terror attack arrested five persons on the spot.
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December - 20 
Anti-Extremist Cell (AEC) of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested three men allegedly affiliated with banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and three grenades, two Kalashnikovs and a TT pistol were recovered from their possession.
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Anti-Extremist Cell (AEC) of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested three men allegedly affiliated with banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and three grenades, two Kalashnikovs and a TT pistol were recovered from their possession.
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December - 20 
Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) personnel defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted in cement block containing over 10 kilogrammes of explosive material outside a closed restaurant near Cheel Chowk within the precincts of Kalakot Police Station.
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Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) personnel defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted in cement block containing over 10 kilogrammes of explosive material outside a closed restaurant near Cheel Chowk within the precincts of Kalakot Police Station.
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December - 26 
Police foiled a terror bid and defused an improvised explosive device (IED) planted near a grid station on the Canal Road. The bomb disposal squad defused the IED.
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Police foiled a terror bid and defused an improvised explosive device (IED) planted near a grid station on the Canal Road. The bomb disposal squad defused the IED.
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December - 30 
Law Enforcers arrested over 24 of suspects in separate targeted raids in different parts of the Karachi on December 31, reports Daily Times. Law Enforcers in Raja Tavneer Colony in Orangi Town arrested over a dozen of suspects besides recovering a large cache of ammunitions from their possession.
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Law Enforcers arrested over 24 of suspects in separate targeted raids in different parts of the Karachi on December 31, reports Daily Times. Law Enforcers in Raja Tavneer Colony in Orangi Town arrested over a dozen of suspects besides recovering a large cache of ammunitions from their possession.
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December - 30 
Law Enforcers carried out a raid in Ittehad town, Baldia area and detained at least a dozen of suspects affiliated with an outlawed organisation and recovered weapons from their possession.
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Law Enforcers carried out a raid in Ittehad town, Baldia area and detained at least a dozen of suspects affiliated with an outlawed organisation and recovered weapons from their possession.
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December - 30 
Law Enforcers conducted a targeted raid in Daryaabad area, arrested an alleged member of outlawed Lyari gang war and recovered SMG, M16 and a large quantity of mixed weaponry from his possession.
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Law Enforcers conducted a targeted raid in Daryaabad area, arrested an alleged member of outlawed Lyari gang war and recovered SMG, M16 and a large quantity of mixed weaponry from his possession.
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December - 31 January - 1
Three bombs went off in Dodani village of Dadu District of Sindh on December 31 and another one was defused on January 1, reports Dawn. All the bombs were planted in high-tension lines pylons. Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) and the Shaheed Makhdoom Bilwal Police said that they defused a bomb which was p
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Three bombs went off in Dodani village of Dadu District of Sindh on December 31 and another one was defused on January 1, reports Dawn. All the bombs were planted in high-tension lines pylons. Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) and the Shaheed Makhdoom Bilwal Police said that they defused a bomb which was planted in a pylon in the village, after three bombs, planted in two other pylons within the same village.
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December - 4 
Four power pylons were blown up near Abdul Wali Khan Sports Complex in Kala Dher in Charsadda District while BDS defused another five-kilogram explosive device in the area. The bomb disposal squad officials said that one kilogram explosive device was planted at each of the four pylons. Police reache
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Four power pylons were blown up near Abdul Wali Khan Sports Complex in Kala Dher in Charsadda District while BDS defused another five-kilogram explosive device in the area. The bomb disposal squad officials said that one kilogram explosive device was planted at each of the four pylons. Police reached the area soon after the blasts and recovered another five-kilogram remote controlled bomb, planted to target law enforcers. The BDS later defused the bomb safely.
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December - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) foiled a terrorist plan of a suicide attack on an Imambargah, by arresting two Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) militants near the Karachi Academy in Azizabad, reports Dawn. According to Police sources, Azizabad Police resorted to counter-firing when suspects in a highroof van refused t
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Security Forces (SFs) foiled a terrorist plan of a suicide attack on an Imambargah, by arresting two Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) militants near the Karachi Academy in Azizabad, reports Dawn. According to Police sources, Azizabad Police resorted to counter-firing when suspects in a highroof van refused to stop at a security check-point and opened fire on officials near the Karachi Academy in Azizabad. Subsequently, two suspects, Hanif and Chiragh Deen, were arrested with two riffles and a bomb-detonator. However, three others Qari Ghulam, Riaz and Qari Ghulam Akbar managed to escape from the site. Police said the arrested militants belong to the banned LeJ and were trained in Afghanistan’s Qandahar area.
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December - 5 
Frontier Corps of Balochistan (FCB) recovered five kilogrammes of explosives, a sub-machine gun, four magazines, 91 rounds and a remote-controlled device from Piropoll area in Dera Murad Jamali District. Two perpetrators escaped from the scene and two others were arrested.
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Frontier Corps of Balochistan (FCB) recovered five kilogrammes of explosives, a sub-machine gun, four magazines, 91 rounds and a remote-controlled device from Piropoll area in Dera Murad Jamali District. Two perpetrators escaped from the scene and two others were arrested.
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December - 5 
Police on December 5 arrested 61 accused, including 15 proclaimed offenders, during raids in the provincial metropolis of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar, reports Dawn. A Police spokesman said that Police had arrested the accused during night raids and also recovered 23 pistols, two rifles and contraba
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Police on December 5 arrested 61 accused, including 15 proclaimed offenders, during raids in the provincial metropolis of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar, reports Dawn. A Police spokesman said that Police had arrested the accused during night raids and also recovered 23 pistols, two rifles and contraband from their possession.
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December - 6 
21 suspects, including a target killer, were arrested following an encounter by the Sohrab Goth Police in Karachi. The officials also recovered three repeaters, six TT pistols, 12 kilograms of chars, two rickshaws and six motorcycles from their possession. After receiving information about the where
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21 suspects, including a target killer, were arrested following an encounter by the Sohrab Goth Police in Karachi. The officials also recovered three repeaters, six TT pistols, 12 kilograms of chars, two rickshaws and six motorcycles from their possession. After receiving information about the whereabouts of the target killer involved in more than 50 murder cases a Police team raided his hideout in Indus Society on Super Highway. On seeing the Police, the suspects opened fire, which was replayed by the Police, leading to an encounter. After an hour-long shootout, the Police arrested the target killer, Ahmed Zia, in an injured condition, while his 10 accomplices managed to flee. During the search operation, the police held another 20 suspects.
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December - 6 
A cache of arms, ammunition and explosives were seized during a routine checking of vehicles at the entry point of Ghotki District, reports Dawn. The seized cache included six suicide jackets, 39 launchers, a rocket, three Kalashnikov rifles, 62 hand-grenades, detonators, a pistol and three rolls of
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A cache of arms, ammunition and explosives were seized during a routine checking of vehicles at the entry point of Ghotki District, reports Dawn. The seized cache included six suicide jackets, 39 launchers, a rocket, three Kalashnikov rifles, 62 hand-grenades, detonators, a pistol and three rolls of wire. The cache was recovered from a truck coming from Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and was destined to Karachi.
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December - 6 
Security Forces defused an explosive device along with two mortar shells, planted along the roadside in Sheikhwal area of Landi Kotal in Khyber Agency. Officials said that the explosives were planted along the road to target security forces and NATO vehicles.
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Security Forces defused an explosive device along with two mortar shells, planted along the roadside in Sheikhwal area of Landi Kotal in Khyber Agency. Officials said that the explosives were planted along the road to target security forces and NATO vehicles.
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December - 7 
Police and the Bomb Disposable Squad on December 7 foiling an attempt of terrorist attack, defused a seven-kilogramme bomb planted near Oskai checkpost in Lower Dir area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Daily Times. The Police officials said that remote control bomb was prepared locally, as the e
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Police and the Bomb Disposable Squad on December 7 foiling an attempt of terrorist attack, defused a seven-kilogramme bomb planted near Oskai checkpost in Lower Dir area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Daily Times. The Police officials said that remote control bomb was prepared locally, as the explosive material was packed in a bucket, concealed in a sack and planted near the checkpost. The Police taking action on a tip off reached on the spot along with bomb disposable squad and defused it successfully.
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December - 7 
Police recovered 6,000kg of chemicals being used in making explosives as well as illegal wireless devices during a raid on a warehouse in Chamkani area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP, reports Central Asia Online. Police raided the godown while acting on a tip and found the explosives in a
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Police recovered 6,000kg of chemicals being used in making explosives as well as illegal wireless devices during a raid on a warehouse in Chamkani area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP, reports Central Asia Online. Police raided the godown while acting on a tip and found the explosives in a truck, Deputy Superintendent of Police Waqar Ahmad said. The officers also recovered a wireless base set, 52 receivers, prima cord (wire) and safety fuses in the truck, he said. Police arrested the owner of the warehouse, but the individual running the warehouse escaped.
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December - 8 
Rangers Sindh carried out a targeted operation in Bilal Colony area of Korangi, arresting 15 suspects, including three wanted criminals, reports Daily Times. A spokesman for the paramilitary force said that the Rangers had also arrested two dozen suspects, including a target killer and an arms suppl
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Rangers Sindh carried out a targeted operation in Bilal Colony area of Korangi, arresting 15 suspects, including three wanted criminals, reports Daily Times. A spokesman for the paramilitary force said that the Rangers had also arrested two dozen suspects, including a target killer and an arms supplier, from Surjani and Ghas Mandi areas. The spokesman added that a Sub-Machine Gun (SMG), an MP-5 rifle and 19 other fire arms with satellite phone and telescope were recovered from the possession of suspects during the operation.
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February - 11 
Sir Syed Police on February 11 claimed to have arrested four criminals, including a militant of Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), and recovered weapons from their possession. A Police party conducted a raid within the premises of Shah Mohammad Graveyard, sector 9, North Karachi when some armed men open
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Sir Syed Police on February 11 claimed to have arrested four criminals, including a militant of Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), and recovered weapons from their possession. A Police party conducted a raid within the premises of Shah Mohammad Graveyard, sector 9, North Karachi when some armed men opened fire on them. The Police retaliated and after more than twenty minutes of crossfire, arrested four culprits, including Fahim alias Qari Fahim, Zulfiqar, Adeel and Arif, besides recovering a rifle, four TT pistols, 10 mobile phones and a motorcycle from their possession. Qari Fahim belonged to the SSP and had been involved in several heinous crimes, including murders, attempts to murder and Police encounters. He has been released from the jail thrice, whereas the other accused were involved in house robberies and street crimes.
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February - 13 
Pakistan Rangers Sindh claimed to have arrested 40 suspects besides recovering weapons from their possession in different raids across Karachi. Weapons of different calibers, ammunition and narcotics were also recovered from their possession.
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Pakistan Rangers Sindh claimed to have arrested 40 suspects besides recovering weapons from their possession in different raids across Karachi. Weapons of different calibers, ammunition and narcotics were also recovered from their possession.
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February - 14 
Anti-Extremism Cell (AEC) of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested two target killers, identified as Javed Kaka and Faisal, from Risala area. Both belonged to a political party and confessed to have killed at least 20 people belonging to the rival political party. Officia
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Anti-Extremism Cell (AEC) of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested two target killers, identified as Javed Kaka and Faisal, from Risala area. Both belonged to a political party and confessed to have killed at least 20 people belonging to the rival political party. Officials also claimed to have recovered two pistols from their possession.
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February - 15 
Khuzdar Police neutralised a terror bid on February 15 by recovering 20 kilogrammes of explosives near Jhalawan Complex in Khuzdar District, reported Daily Times. The Police reportedly received a tip that some militants wanted to blow up a bridge on the National Highway in the area.
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Khuzdar Police neutralised a terror bid on February 15 by recovering 20 kilogrammes of explosives near Jhalawan Complex in Khuzdar District, reported Daily Times. The Police reportedly received a tip that some militants wanted to blow up a bridge on the National Highway in the area.
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February - 16 
Eight militants and a security man were killed and four personnel, among them a captain, suffered injuries during a raid on a hotel at Rustam Bazaar in Wana, the headquarters of South Waziristan Agency. A group of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, comprised of both the Punjabi and Mehsud m
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Eight militants and a security man were killed and four personnel, among them a captain, suffered injuries during a raid on a hotel at Rustam Bazaar in Wana, the headquarters of South Waziristan Agency. A group of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, comprised of both the Punjabi and Mehsud militants, resisted the Security Forces (SFs) in the hotel, triggering a gunbattle that continued for hours. A political administration official on condition of anonymity said that militants were reportedly planning an act of sabotage on the Gomal Zam Dam road. SFs recovered a cache of arms, explosives and suicide jackets from the hotel.
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February - 16 
Frontier Corps (FC) neutralised a terror bid in Balochistan and recovered 1400 kilogrammes of explosive material that was being smuggled from Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District to interior Balochistan. Paramilitary troops of the FC intercepted a truck, en route to Quetta from Chaman, near Garang
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Frontier Corps (FC) neutralised a terror bid in Balochistan and recovered 1400 kilogrammes of explosive material that was being smuggled from Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District to interior Balochistan. Paramilitary troops of the FC intercepted a truck, en route to Quetta from Chaman, near Garang check post on national highway during a routine checking. The FC personnel, during the search, recovered a cache of explosive materials, including 30 remote control bombs and timers, and took three persons into custody.
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February - 16 
Police and Law Enforcement Agencies recovered 10 kilogrammes explosive material and two mortar shells from a car on Saryab Road in Quetta. According to Police, “unidentified persons planted the explosive material in a car and parked it near the Excise Office on Saryab Road. A detonator fixed with th
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Police and Law Enforcement Agencies recovered 10 kilogrammes explosive material and two mortar shells from a car on Saryab Road in Quetta. According to Police, “unidentified persons planted the explosive material in a car and parked it near the Excise Office on Saryab Road. A detonator fixed with the bomb exploded, however, the explosive material and two mortar shells did not explode.”
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February - 17 
Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) arrested Vice President of People’s Amn Committee Israr Baloch and recovered weapons from his possession. According to sources, a heavy contingent of Rangers conducted a raid in Lyari area near Lea Market, arrested Baloch and recovered two hand grenades and one Kalash
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Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) arrested Vice President of People’s Amn Committee Israr Baloch and recovered weapons from his possession. According to sources, a heavy contingent of Rangers conducted a raid in Lyari area near Lea Market, arrested Baloch and recovered two hand grenades and one Kalashnikov from his possession. The sources alleged that Baloch was involved in six murders and other heinous crimes.
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February - 19 
Police arrested two Afghan militants in an hour-long operation Said Shah Banda village in Thall tehsil (revenue unit) of Hangu District and recovered a suicide jacket and weapons from their possession. The arrested militants were identified as Habibullah and Said Wali, residents of Paktia province o
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Police arrested two Afghan militants in an hour-long operation Said Shah Banda village in Thall tehsil (revenue unit) of Hangu District and recovered a suicide jacket and weapons from their possession. The arrested militants were identified as Habibullah and Said Wali, residents of Paktia province of Afghanistan
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February - 19 
Police averted a terrorist attack by recovering 25 kilogrammes of explosive material in a cave at Khwar area of Lower Dir District.
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Police averted a terrorist attack by recovering 25 kilogrammes of explosive material in a cave at Khwar area of Lower Dir District.
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February - 2 
After the Sindh Government announced a reward of PKR One million for the arrest of sectarian killing suspects, the Anti-Extremism Cell (AEC) of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested three suspected militants belonging to Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) for their alleged inv
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After the Sindh Government announced a reward of PKR One million for the arrest of sectarian killing suspects, the Anti-Extremism Cell (AEC) of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested three suspected militants belonging to Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) for their alleged involvement in killing 10 persons, including five lawyers from Mauripur area. The CID officials also claimed to have recovered three Kalashnikovs, three 9 mm pistols, two TT pistols, five hand grenades, two motorcycles and 150 bullets as well as a hit-list that included the names of the lawyers belonging to the Shia sect.
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February - 2 
Police were put Peshawar on high alert following a Special Branch report regarding a potential suicide attack in the city, reports Daily Times. The tip-off came two days after the Peshawar Police recovered improvised explosives attached to a motorcycle near the border with Khyber Agency of FATA (Fed
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Police were put Peshawar on high alert following a Special Branch report regarding a potential suicide attack in the city, reports Daily Times. The tip-off came two days after the Peshawar Police recovered improvised explosives attached to a motorcycle near the border with Khyber Agency of FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas). According to the report, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) had grouped with other terror organisations in the area and was planning attacks on Peshawar. “We have reports that a vehicle-borne suicide attack is highly likely in Peshawar,” a senior official quoted a Special Branch report to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government.
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February - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge cache of ammunition and an explosives-packed car, defused two bombs and arrested eight suspects from the Khugakhel area in Landikotal .
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge cache of ammunition and an explosives-packed car, defused two bombs and arrested eight suspects from the Khugakhel area in Landikotal .
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February - 20 
SFs demolished houses of three suspected militants during a search operation in Alingar area of Safi tehsil in Mohmand Agency on February 20, Dawn reports. SFs also recovered four Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and two rocket shells during raids on suspected hideouts.
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SFs demolished houses of three suspected militants during a search operation in Alingar area of Safi tehsil in Mohmand Agency on February 20, Dawn reports. SFs also recovered four Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and two rocket shells during raids on suspected hideouts.
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February - 21 
Police officials claim to have averted a terrorist attack by recovering a bomb planted at the Baghdada Bridge in Mardan District.
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Police officials claim to have averted a terrorist attack by recovering a bomb planted at the Baghdada Bridge in Mardan District.
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February - 23 
Police claimed to have killed two militants in a shootout following an attack on a Police van that was on routine patrol in the Dagglarra area within the Mithra Police precinct in Peshawar, reports Daily Times. Police said the officers retaliated and managed to kill two militants, while the rest of
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Police claimed to have killed two militants in a shootout following an attack on a Police van that was on routine patrol in the Dagglarra area within the Mithra Police precinct in Peshawar, reports Daily Times. Police said the officers retaliated and managed to kill two militants, while the rest of their accomplices fled. The Police seized hand grenades, Kalashnikov rifles and bullets from them.
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February - 24 
Police claimed to foil a terror bid by recovering six hand grenades and a huge quantity of other explosives during a raid from a house owned by one Ikramullah Gandapur on February 24 in Dera Ismail Khan District.
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Police claimed to foil a terror bid by recovering six hand grenades and a huge quantity of other explosives during a raid from a house owned by one Ikramullah Gandapur on February 24 in Dera Ismail Khan District.
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February - 24 
Tthe Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police claimed to have arrested five militants belonging to Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) and recovered two hand grenades, two Kalashnikovs, three TT pistols and several rounds from their possession during a raid at Allahwala Town in Korangi Industr
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Tthe Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police claimed to have arrested five militants belonging to Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) and recovered two hand grenades, two Kalashnikovs, three TT pistols and several rounds from their possession during a raid at Allahwala Town in Korangi Industrial Area of Karachi on February 24, reported Daily Times. The arrested militants were identified as Mohammad Ibrahim, Shakeel Malik alias Mohammad Ali, Hazrat Anees alias Jawwad, Niaz Ullah and Abdul Jalil Anwar. Police further informed that accused also confessed to have carried out the hand grenade attack in Pirabad area of Karachi in 2011.
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February - 26 
Police foiled an attempt to smuggle weapons from Darra Adamkhel town in Kohat District to down country at the toll plaza near Kohat tunnel and arrested four suspects on February 26, reported Dawn. Officials said that the Police deputed at the check post near the tunnel stopped a car and after search
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Police foiled an attempt to smuggle weapons from Darra Adamkhel town in Kohat District to down country at the toll plaza near Kohat tunnel and arrested four suspects on February 26, reported Dawn. Officials said that the Police deputed at the check post near the tunnel stopped a car and after search recovered one small machinegun, a sten gun and 18 pistols. The accused have been identified as Wazir Khan, Mohammad Khan, Vaqar Abbas and Shah Nawaz, all residents of Bannu District.
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February - 26 
Six Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants were killed when helicopter gunships targeted their hideouts in Nanagrosa and Nari Baba areas in Landikotal town of Khyber Agency, reports Daily Times. According to sources, many bases of the LI were destroyed, and a large quantity of weapons was recovered in a sea
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Six Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants were killed when helicopter gunships targeted their hideouts in Nanagrosa and Nari Baba areas in Landikotal town of Khyber Agency, reports Daily Times. According to sources, many bases of the LI were destroyed, and a large quantity of weapons was recovered in a search operation after the attack.
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February - 27 
A Police Officer and a constable were injured in an exchange of fire with armed militants at Mengal Road area in Quetta on February 27, reports Dawn. Police raided a house but people inside the building opened fire, injuring Satellite Town Station House Officer (SHO) Raja Qayyum and a constable. Pol
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A Police Officer and a constable were injured in an exchange of fire with armed militants at Mengal Road area in Quetta on February 27, reports Dawn. Police raided a house but people inside the building opened fire, injuring Satellite Town Station House Officer (SHO) Raja Qayyum and a constable. Police arrested four abductors and recovered a car and an unspecified quantity of arms.
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February - 27 
Saeedabad Police claimed to have recovered a Russian made hand grenade from a shrubbery situated in Dawood Goth area. The officials of Bomb Disposal Squad, after defusing the grenade, took it away for further examination.
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Saeedabad Police claimed to have recovered a Russian made hand grenade from a shrubbery situated in Dawood Goth area. The officials of Bomb Disposal Squad, after defusing the grenade, took it away for further examination.
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February - 28 
Peshawar Police recovered a toy bomb, weighing 15 kilograms, placed in a bag full of hashish near Tata Park in Hayatabad. Bomb Disposal Squad officials said the toy bomb had no explosives but a detonator, some wires and plastic cover.
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Peshawar Police recovered a toy bomb, weighing 15 kilograms, placed in a bag full of hashish near Tata Park in Hayatabad. Bomb Disposal Squad officials said the toy bomb had no explosives but a detonator, some wires and plastic cover.
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February - 5 
A man, dressed as a security guard was detained by the Police and Law Enforcement Agencies from central procession of Eid Milad-un-Nabi at Wah Cantt in Islamabad. The central procession was carried out from Markazi Jamia Masjid and led by religious scholar Pir Naqeeb-ur-Rehman and others. At the sta
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A man, dressed as a security guard was detained by the Police and Law Enforcement Agencies from central procession of Eid Milad-un-Nabi at Wah Cantt in Islamabad. The central procession was carried out from Markazi Jamia Masjid and led by religious scholar Pir Naqeeb-ur-Rehman and others. At the start of the procession, the Special Branch officials detained a suspicious person dressed in security guard uniform and recovered two pistols from his possession.
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February - 5 
Sindh Rangers in coordination with the Police arrested 25 suspects during raids in various localities of Karachi on February 5, reported The News. The Rangers also recovered ammunition and 16 weapons of various calibers. The spokesman of Sindh Rangers said that these areas included Surjani, Gadap To
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Sindh Rangers in coordination with the Police arrested 25 suspects during raids in various localities of Karachi on February 5, reported The News. The Rangers also recovered ammunition and 16 weapons of various calibers. The spokesman of Sindh Rangers said that these areas included Surjani, Gadap Town, Mosmaiat Chowk, Gulshan Town and Zamzama-Clifton Town.
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February - 7 
A group of men claiming to be members of an ‘Intelligence Agency’ took into custody four armed activists of the Jama’at-ud –Dawa (JuD) detained by Rawalpindi Police on February 7, reported Dawn. The four men brandishing weapons were on a double-cabin vehicle which was intercepted by Police at an Arm
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A group of men claiming to be members of an ‘Intelligence Agency’ took into custody four armed activists of the Jama’at-ud –Dawa (JuD) detained by Rawalpindi Police on February 7, reported Dawn. The four men brandishing weapons were on a double-cabin vehicle which was intercepted by Police at an Army-Police picket on Airport Road a few minutes before the convoy of an Iranian dignitary was to pass through the area. Two of the suspects were identified as Azhar and Qadhafi.
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February - 7 
Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested 45 suspects and recovered arms from their possession during midnight search operation in different areas of Karachi. The first operation was conducted by Docks Police, which cordoned of Machchar Colony, Muhammadi Colony and its surrounding are
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Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested 45 suspects and recovered arms from their possession during midnight search operation in different areas of Karachi. The first operation was conducted by Docks Police, which cordoned of Machchar Colony, Muhammadi Colony and its surrounding areas. They detained seven suspects and recovered three TT pistols from their possession. The suspects were moved to unknown place for further investigation. In the second operation, a heavy contingent of Police conducted search operation in Baldia, Saeedabad, Jackson, Liaquatabad, MPR Colony, North Nazimabad, Abul Hassan Ispahani Road, Pehalwan Goth and Rabia City. The Police detained 20 suspects and recovered different type of weapons, including Kalashnikovs, and ammunition from their possession.
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February - 8 
SFs arrested five suspects during a search operation in Khugakhel area of Landikotal in the night of February 8. A cache of explosive material, along with suicide jackets, was also recovered in the operation, area. The explosive material was disposed of at Charwazgai area in Landikotal.
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SFs arrested five suspects during a search operation in Khugakhel area of Landikotal in the night of February 8. A cache of explosive material, along with suicide jackets, was also recovered in the operation, area. The explosive material was disposed of at Charwazgai area in Landikotal.
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February - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a raid on a Government school in Landikotal of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 9, reports Daily Times. Officials said that SFs raided a Government high school and the adjacent living quarte
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a raid on a Government school in Landikotal of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on February 9, reports Daily Times. Officials said that SFs raided a Government high school and the adjacent living quarters of teachers after they were informed by an arrested militant about presence of arms there. Different types of weapons, mortar shells, suicide jackets, mines and various types of explosives were recovered from some of the school rooms and teachers’ quarters. Later SFs neutralised at least three unexploded bombs at a safer place. SFs had arrested eight suspected militants, including the vice principal of the school, on February 2 from the same vicinity. Militants affiliated with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in their telephonic conversation with some local journalists also expressed desperation over the arrest of their colleagues. They warned SFs and local political administration of dire consequence.
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January - 1 
SF averted subversive attempt by recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a raid on a house at Sorgar in Bara tehsil. The recovered arms and ammunition included anti-aircraft gun, 75RR gun, 11 rounds, SPG9 gun, 299 rounds of 82mm, 450 rounds of 40mm, 233 rounds of SPG 9, SPG9 gun, 720 fuzzes
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SF averted subversive attempt by recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a raid on a house at Sorgar in Bara tehsil. The recovered arms and ammunition included anti-aircraft gun, 75RR gun, 11 rounds, SPG9 gun, 299 rounds of 82mm, 450 rounds of 40mm, 233 rounds of SPG 9, SPG9 gun, 720 fuzzes of 30mm, 168 rounds of 81mm, three mortars of 81mm, two guns of 12.7 range and other explosive and ammunitions.
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January - 10 
Rangers conducted a raid in Hasrat Mohani Colony, Pak Colony area and arrested three suspects besides recovering three pistols from their possession. Sources said that accused belonged to a political party but they did not show their identities.
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Rangers conducted a raid in Hasrat Mohani Colony, Pak Colony area and arrested three suspects besides recovering three pistols from their possession. Sources said that accused belonged to a political party but they did not show their identities.
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January - 10 
the Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested an activist of a Sindh National Party (SNP), identified as Saifal Bugti alias Suriya over the charge of committing terrorist activities in Sindh from Quaid-e-Azam Park located in Gulshan-e-Hadeed area in Steel Town of Karachi. The Pol
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the Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested an activist of a Sindh National Party (SNP), identified as Saifal Bugti alias Suriya over the charge of committing terrorist activities in Sindh from Quaid-e-Azam Park located in Gulshan-e-Hadeed area in Steel Town of Karachi. The Police also recovered a TT pistol and several rounds of bullets from his possession. During initial course of investigation the accused revealed that one Shafiq Burfat associated with the SNP decided to start struggle for separating Sindh and for the purpose he directed Bugti to indulge in terrorist activities in Sindh. He said Burfat was running active terrorist network in interior Sindh. According to details, Bugti along with his other accomplices, including Asghar Ali Shah, Nisar, Nawaz Chandio, Maqbool and Ghulam Rasool blew up the railway track at Dhabejee in Mirpur Bathoro tehsil (revenue unit) in Thatta District.
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January - 12 
the Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police claimed to have arrested a militant of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), identified as Riyaz Ahmed alias Riyaz Afghani alias Zahid Hussain Gilgiti from Hub River Road in Karachi and recovered two hand grenades, one repeater and two pistols from his pos
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the Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police claimed to have arrested a militant of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), identified as Riyaz Ahmed alias Riyaz Afghani alias Zahid Hussain Gilgiti from Hub River Road in Karachi and recovered two hand grenades, one repeater and two pistols from his possession. Superintendent of Police (SP) Mashwani said Ahmed was the most wanted terrorist and Sindh Government had tagged PKR 0.5 million reward on his arrest. He said that the accused was involved in several heinous crimes all over Pakistan. The SP said Ahmed was involved in sending funds to his organisation and also provided help to arrested militants. During his interrogation, he confessed that he had given money to Usman Choto for killing of Shia leader in Karachi but Choto was arrested before committing the crime. Officer said the accused name was also listed in CID Red Book list and added that he further confessed that he was involved in several surveillances of those people who were killed in target killings.
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January - 13 
CID team raided a place along the National Highway near Abbot Factory and arrested two alleged TTP militants namely Azeem Ahmad Sheikh alias Anees and Zubair Alam alias Munna, reports Daily Times. The raid was conducted on a tip-off and CID also claimed to have recovered five rockets, two triple-2 r
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CID team raided a place along the National Highway near Abbot Factory and arrested two alleged TTP militants namely Azeem Ahmad Sheikh alias Anees and Zubair Alam alias Munna, reports Daily Times. The raid was conducted on a tip-off and CID also claimed to have recovered five rockets, two triple-2 rifles and several rounds from their possession. SSP Mashwani said that the accused, Sheikh, hailed from Hyderabad District of Sindh. He joined al Qaeda on the directives of Tahir alias Saeen and Talat alias Hyderabadwala in 2009 and was an expert in making a remote controlled bomb.
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January - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) foiled an attempt to smuggle arms from Darra Adamkhel to Peshawar and arrested two carriers at Spina Thana checkpost in Kohat. Official sources said that the SFs stopped a Suzuki car (9040-Karachi) at Spina Thana and upon search found 40 pistols and hundreds of cartridges in it
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Security Forces (SFs) foiled an attempt to smuggle arms from Darra Adamkhel to Peshawar and arrested two carriers at Spina Thana checkpost in Kohat. Official sources said that the SFs stopped a Suzuki car (9040-Karachi) at Spina Thana and upon search found 40 pistols and hundreds of cartridges in it. Two carriers Zahoor and Ameer Khan were also taken into custody.
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January - 20 
Police found dead body of a man near Crown Cinema within the limits of Kalri Police Station. SHO Safdar Mashwani said Police also found a TT pistol and a motorcycle near his body.
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Police found dead body of a man near Crown Cinema within the limits of Kalri Police Station. SHO Safdar Mashwani said Police also found a TT pistol and a motorcycle near his body.
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January - 14 
Officials of the Anti-Extremism Cell (AEC) on January 14 claimed to have foiled a terror plot to attack the main Chehlum procession, and arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander, Mohammad Daud, who was involved in a number of terrorist cases in Ittehad Town in Karachi, reported The News
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Officials of the Anti-Extremism Cell (AEC) on January 14 claimed to have foiled a terror plot to attack the main Chehlum procession, and arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander, Mohammad Daud, who was involved in a number of terrorist cases in Ittehad Town in Karachi, reported The News. The militant outfit had planned to target the Chehlum procession of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), which is being held in Karachi. The Additional Inspector General of the Crime Investigation Department (CID), Sindh, Ghulam Shabbir Sheikh, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mohammad Aslam Khan of the AEC said he had received a tip-off about the presence of a wanted TTP terrorist in the Moachko area. When Law Enforcement Agencies raided the hideout in Ittehad Town, militants opened fire at them. The Police retaliated, and, after an encounter, arrested Mohammad Daud, alias Waleed, and shifted him to the interrogation unit. The Police also recovered 50 kilograms of explosives, four suicide jackets, one light machinegun, a rocket launcher, two rockets, 10 hand grenades, two Kalashnikovs, two TT pistols, 1,000 bullets, a 20-foot detonating cord, and five detonators. The suspect revealed that he was trained in Waziristan to handle arms, including rocket launchers, and make suicide jackets. Daud was said to be involved in an attack on Security Forces in Waziristan, and had been sent to Karachi to organise a group to perform terrorist attacks on Government buildings and shrines. He disclosed that his group was responsible for the suicide attack on Abdullah Shah Ghazi Shrine in 2010 and the Sea View Blast of 2011. He said the plan to target the shrine had been made in Waziristan and that he had been given PKR 20,000 by a TTP commander there to complete the job.
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January - 15 
An Afghan girl (9), identified as Haleem, carrying 50 bullets and an Afghan man, identified as Gul Mohammad (25) were arrested by Security Force deployed at the main procession of Hazrat Imam Hussain’s Chehlum in Kashmiri Bazaar in Lahore District on January 15, reported Dawn. Haleema, and her neigh
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An Afghan girl (9), identified as Haleem, carrying 50 bullets and an Afghan man, identified as Gul Mohammad (25) were arrested by Security Force deployed at the main procession of Hazrat Imam Hussain’s Chehlum in Kashmiri Bazaar in Lahore District on January 15, reported Dawn. Haleema, and her neighbor, 25-year-old Gul Mohammad, were spotted acting suspiciously by the Police and Civil Defense Staff. Initial reports revealed that the man who was carrying an Afghan refugee card and PKR10, said that he was going to Chakwal District to hand over the girl to her parents and did not know about the bullets. However, when Police contacted on the address in Chakwal, they could not trace the family of the girl. Afterwards, the Police arrested the girl’s uncle from Dhoke Hassu in Rawalpindi District. However, the investigators did not give details about why the girl was carrying the bullets.
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January - 16 
The death toll of January 15, 2012 bomb attack on a chehlum (40th day of Imam Hussain’s martyrdom) procession at Darbar-e-Hussain Imambargah in Khanpur city of Rahim Yar Khan District rose to 21, while another bomb weighing two kilogrammes was found in the same area on January 16, reported Express T
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The death toll of January 15, 2012 bomb attack on a chehlum (40th day of Imam Hussain’s martyrdom) procession at Darbar-e-Hussain Imambargah in Khanpur city of Rahim Yar Khan District rose to 21, while another bomb weighing two kilogrammes was found in the same area on January 16, reported Express Tribune. Earlier the death toll stood at 18.
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January - 22 
The Police on January 22 foiled a terror bid by arresting a suspected terrorist and recovering weapons from a house during a raid in Basyakhel area of Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. Bannu District Police Officer (DPO) Gul Syed Khan Afridi told media that the suspected ter
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The Police on January 22 foiled a terror bid by arresting a suspected terrorist and recovering weapons from a house during a raid in Basyakhel area of Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. Bannu District Police Officer (DPO) Gul Syed Khan Afridi told media that the suspected terrorist, identified as Asghar Mumluk was arrested during a raid on a house in Basyakhel area of Bannu on a tip off.
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January - 22 
the Security Forces (SFs) recovered and deactivated an explosive device planted by unidentified militants outside the Pakistan Petroleum Limited office in Sui area of Dera Bugti District.
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the Security Forces (SFs) recovered and deactivated an explosive device planted by unidentified militants outside the Pakistan Petroleum Limited office in Sui area of Dera Bugti District.
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January - 23 
A Frontier Corps (FC) team arrested four suspect persons and recovered a large quantity of arms from Gulistan area in Qila Abdullah District of Balochistan on January 23, reported Dawn. Two-hundred grenades, 45 rockets, three rocket launchers, three submachine guns and thousands of rounds were seize
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A Frontier Corps (FC) team arrested four suspect persons and recovered a large quantity of arms from Gulistan area in Qila Abdullah District of Balochistan on January 23, reported Dawn. Two-hundred grenades, 45 rockets, three rocket launchers, three submachine guns and thousands of rounds were seized during the raid.
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January - 24 
Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) neutralised a potential terrorism bid by defusing an anti-tank landmine in Shambey area near Gwadar Town in Gwadar District on January 24, reports The News. Local Police said unidentified militants had planted the landmine along the road to target vehicles traveling b
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Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) neutralised a potential terrorism bid by defusing an anti-tank landmine in Shambey area near Gwadar Town in Gwadar District on January 24, reports The News. Local Police said unidentified militants had planted the landmine along the road to target vehicles traveling by which was detected and defused by a team of LEAs. "The explosion would have caused immense damage, had the landmine containing some 14 kilogram highly combustible explosive gone off," the Police official added.
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January - 24 
The Rawalpindi Police on January 24 claimed to have arrested two suspected militants, identified as Usman Liaquat alias Shah Gee and Saqib Ali Shah alias Hamza, during a raid of a hideout of an alleged militant in the Wah Cantt area and seized two Kalashnikov rifles and eight magazines, 200 rounds a
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The Rawalpindi Police on January 24 claimed to have arrested two suspected militants, identified as Usman Liaquat alias Shah Gee and Saqib Ali Shah alias Hamza, during a raid of a hideout of an alleged militant in the Wah Cantt area and seized two Kalashnikov rifles and eight magazines, 200 rounds and four hand grenades from them, reports Daily Times.
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January - 26 
the Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police claimed to have arrested three alleged target killers and recovered weapons from their possession near the Capri Cinema within the limits of Soldier Bazaar Police Station. The three target killers had affiliation with a political party and wer
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the Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police claimed to have arrested three alleged target killers and recovered weapons from their possession near the Capri Cinema within the limits of Soldier Bazaar Police Station. The three target killers had affiliation with a political party and were identified as, Sher Alam Mehsud alias Langra, Shaheen Mehsud alias Salman, and Gul Khan Afghani. The CID team also recovered three TT pistols, 320 grams of hashish and a snatched bike from their possession. The detained suspects during initial course of investigation confessed to their involvement in several heinous crime cases, including target killings, riots and Police encounters, with the assistance of their accomplices, Aga Jabbar and Din Muhammad.
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January - 28 
A Policeman, identified as Jehangir, was killed when heavily armed militants fired at him on Grid Road, in Dera Ismail Khan District on January 28, reported Express Tribune. One of the suspected militants was killed in retaliation. The remaining militants, who had reportedly hid in Qurtuba School, m
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A Policeman, identified as Jehangir, was killed when heavily armed militants fired at him on Grid Road, in Dera Ismail Khan District on January 28, reported Express Tribune. One of the suspected militants was killed in retaliation. The remaining militants, who had reportedly hid in Qurtuba School, managed to flee. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Syed Imtiaz said that the incident was a “sectarian violence.” A Police official said that hand grenades were found “attached to the body of the dead militant.” In addition, two hand grenades were recovered from the site where the militants had attacked the Police van.
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January - 4 
Five Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) militants were killed and 13 others arrested in a clash with the Frontier Corps (FC) troops in Murgha Kibzai area of Zhob District on January 4, reported Daily Times. A FC spokesman said Security Forces (SF) received information about the presence of TTP militants in Mur
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Five Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) militants were killed and 13 others arrested in a clash with the Frontier Corps (FC) troops in Murgha Kibzai area of Zhob District on January 4, reported Daily Times. A FC spokesman said Security Forces (SF) received information about the presence of TTP militants in Murgha Kebzai area and dispatched troops there. He added that when they reached the area, militants opened fire from a compound, injuring two FC personnel. Troops then returned fire and killed five militants. Later, during a search operation, they recovered a rocket launcher and several machine guns.
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January - 5 
TTP Karachi Chapter ‘commander’ Abdul Qayuum and his three accomplices were arrested in Karachi along with a suicide jacket, a rocket, a BM missile, two Kalashnikovs and bullets of different types, reported Dawn. The Additional Inspector General (AIG) Crime Investigation Department (CID) said that t
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TTP Karachi Chapter ‘commander’ Abdul Qayuum and his three accomplices were arrested in Karachi along with a suicide jacket, a rocket, a BM missile, two Kalashnikovs and bullets of different types, reported Dawn. The Additional Inspector General (AIG) Crime Investigation Department (CID) said that the accused were involved in the killing of 20 people including a Police Officer. The IG also said that the accused had accepted their involvement in the bombings of December 9 and 10, 2011 and also informed the Police about the presence of two more suicide bombers in Karachi.
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January - 7 
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) on January 7 claimed to have killed an alleged Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Balochistan Chapter ‘chief’ Syed Yasin Shah alias Asghar Baloch and arrested his accomplice, Syed Yar Shan, in a brief encounter near Rasheed Minhas Road at Sharah-e-Faisal Police
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The Crime Investigation Department (CID) on January 7 claimed to have killed an alleged Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Balochistan Chapter ‘chief’ Syed Yasin Shah alias Asghar Baloch and arrested his accomplice, Syed Yar Shan, in a brief encounter near Rasheed Minhas Road at Sharah-e-Faisal Police limits of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Daily Times. The CID team also recovered weapons and a car from the place. He said that the slain leader was involved in several heinous crimes, including target killings, mobile franchises attacks, grenade attacks etc.
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January - 9 
Superintendent of Police (SP) Mazhar Mashwani of the Crime Investigation Department (CID), along with his team conducted a raid at Regal Chowk, Saddar and arrested two target killers namely Fahim and Shakeel, besides recovering their weapons. He said the accused persons during initial course of inv
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Superintendent of Police (SP) Mazhar Mashwani of the Crime Investigation Department (CID), along with his team conducted a raid at Regal Chowk, Saddar and arrested two target killers namely Fahim and Shakeel, besides recovering their weapons. He said the accused persons during initial course of investigation confessed to have killed three persons, including two within Kalakot Police precincts and one in Kharadar over non-payment of extortion. The accused were reportedly involved in several crimes, including extortion, target killing and abductions, and they belong to one of the notorious Lyari gangs.
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July - 1 
Crime Investigation Department (CID) arrested seven allegedly politically affiliated target killers from different areas of Karachi along with weapons, reports The Express Tribune. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) CID Fayyaz Khan, the arrested include Hassan Ali, Fahim, Salim, Abdu
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Crime Investigation Department (CID) arrested seven allegedly politically affiliated target killers from different areas of Karachi along with weapons, reports The Express Tribune. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) CID Fayyaz Khan, the arrested include Hassan Ali, Fahim, Salim, Abdul Rauf alias ‘Lamba’, Danish, Azadi Khan and Syed Salik Siraj. CID officials also recovered a cache of weapons from the arrested, including one Kalashnikov, six TT pistols and 320 cartridges along with 500 grams of heroin and three stolen cars. The SSP said that during interrogation, the alleged killers had confessed to killing eight persons in different areas of the city, including five Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) workers. The names of the killed were Peshimam Qari Jameel, Arshad, Hanif Qadri, Hameed, Jaffar, Kashif, Haji Farid and Syed Gul.
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July - 1 
Police have arrested three militants and 119 proclaimed absconders in a grand cleanup operation launched in several parts of the Lakki Marwat District. “The operation was launched on the instructions of Regional Police Officer Bannu Nisar Ahmad Tanoli”, an official said. He said that the District po
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Police have arrested three militants and 119 proclaimed absconders in a grand cleanup operation launched in several parts of the Lakki Marwat District. “The operation was launched on the instructions of Regional Police Officer Bannu Nisar Ahmad Tanoli”, an official said. He said that the District police carried out successful actions against anti-state elements and eliminated hideouts of miscreants and notorious criminals’ gangs in parts of Lakki Marwat, Naurang, Tajori, Ghaznikhel and Darra Pezu towns. He said that the law enforcers also recovered three hand grenades, three kalashnikovs, 11 Kalakovs, 8 rifles, 15 shotguns, 37 pistols, 3250 bullets, 406kg hashish and a small quantity of heroin from anti social elements.
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July - 11 
Kohat Police on July 11 arrested 24 suspects and seized arms and ammunition from their possession during search operation in various parts of the Kohat District, reports Dawn. Officials said that the operation was conducted by elite force personnel in the jurisdiction of Gumbat, Junglekhel, city and
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Kohat Police on July 11 arrested 24 suspects and seized arms and ammunition from their possession during search operation in various parts of the Kohat District, reports Dawn. Officials said that the operation was conducted by elite force personnel in the jurisdiction of Gumbat, Junglekhel, city and Lachi Police Stations. The seizure included one repeater, one Kalashnikov, one rifle, three shotguns, 11 pistols, 10 chargers and one and a half kilograms of hashish.
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July - 15 
Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) arrested two suspected persons recovering arms from their possession in Nushki District, reported The News. Arms including Kalashnikovs, five magazines and pistols were recovered from their possession.
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Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) arrested two suspected persons recovering arms from their possession in Nushki District, reported The News. Arms including Kalashnikovs, five magazines and pistols were recovered from their possession.
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July - 16 
KP Chief Minister Amir Haider Khan Hoti narrowly escaped a terrorist attack when Police seized a truck laden with 200 kilogrammes of explosives and a cache of arms on Taal Road near Hangu. Hoti was scheduled to pass through the area for a rally in Hangu. DPO Mian Saeed Ahmed said Police intercepted
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KP Chief Minister Amir Haider Khan Hoti narrowly escaped a terrorist attack when Police seized a truck laden with 200 kilogrammes of explosives and a cache of arms on Taal Road near Hangu. Hoti was scheduled to pass through the area for a rally in Hangu. DPO Mian Saeed Ahmed said Police intercepted a suspicious truck on Taal Road near Hangu and during its search and recovered several bags of explosives weighing 200 kilogrammes and other sophisticated weapons. The DPO said Police arrested two terrorists on board. He said the terrorists had planned to blow up the explosives-laden truck with close to the Chief Minister’s convoy, which was scheduled to pass through the area minutes later.
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July - 17 
An abductor was killed and two abductees were rescued in a joint operation of Frontier Corps (FC) and a local peace force in the Lehjo Segari area of Sui in Dera Bugti District. According to sources, some unidentified armed militants had abducted two people, identified as Zahoor Husain and Khuda Bak
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An abductor was killed and two abductees were rescued in a joint operation of Frontier Corps (FC) and a local peace force in the Lehjo Segari area of Sui in Dera Bugti District. According to sources, some unidentified armed militants had abducted two people, identified as Zahoor Husain and Khuda Baksh, in the Lehjo Segari area. On a tip-off, FC and the local peace force carried out a joint operation in the Sui area. In the resulting exchange of fire, a kidnapper, identified as Muna Khan, was killed and another, Langhov Khan, was arrested, and the two abductees were rescued safely. FC also recovered an SMG, seven magazines and some bullets.
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July - 17 
Police also claimed to have arrested an alleged member of notorious Baba Ladla group of Lyari, identified as Shahid alias Churail. Law enforcers claimed to have recovered a hand grenade, a TT pistol and five kilogram hashish from his possession. The accused during initial interrogation confessed to
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Police also claimed to have arrested an alleged member of notorious Baba Ladla group of Lyari, identified as Shahid alias Churail. Law enforcers claimed to have recovered a hand grenade, a TT pistol and five kilogram hashish from his possession. The accused during initial interrogation confessed to have killed Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Aslam and several men belonging to the Urdu-speaking and Kachchi community.
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July - 19 
Al-Falah Police on July 18 claimed to have arrested two target killers affiliated with a political party, identified as Asif alias Langra and Munawwar Hussain alias Ballu, from Kahkashan Society area and recovered weapons from their possession, reported Daily Times. The accused were affiliated with
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Al-Falah Police on July 18 claimed to have arrested two target killers affiliated with a political party, identified as Asif alias Langra and Munawwar Hussain alias Ballu, from Kahkashan Society area and recovered weapons from their possession, reported Daily Times. The accused were affiliated with Punjabi Pakhtoon Ittehad.
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July - 20 
At least 11 suspects, including alleged logistical supporter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Lyari gangster, were arrested during various raids in the city. Official of the Anti-Extremist Cell (AEC) of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) said that on a tip-off they arrested Naseeb Dad a
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At least 11 suspects, including alleged logistical supporter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Lyari gangster, were arrested during various raids in the city. Official of the Anti-Extremist Cell (AEC) of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) said that on a tip-off they arrested Naseeb Dad alias Moosa during a raid in Sher Shah area, and recovered a TT pistol from his possession. AEC chief Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Chaudhry Aslam said that the arrested militant is mainly linked with Harkat-ul-Mujahideen al-Almi (HuM-A), but currently is working for the TTP. He said that Naseeb used to provide logistical support to the TTP commanders belonging to the Karachi Chapter and also gave responsibility to generate funds for the TTP in Karachi.
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July - 25 
Frontier Corps (FC) seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition during a raid carried out in the Liji Carez area, some seven kilometres west of Chagai District. Seized arms and ammunition included anti aircraft guns, 15 hand grenades with detonators, mortar bombs, improvised explosive device (IED), f
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Frontier Corps (FC) seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition during a raid carried out in the Liji Carez area, some seven kilometres west of Chagai District. Seized arms and ammunition included anti aircraft guns, 15 hand grenades with detonators, mortar bombs, improvised explosive device (IED), fuses and cartridge. No arrest was made following recovery of ammunition.
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July - 20 
The Capital City Police Peshawar (CCPP) on July 20 foiled trafficking of huge cache of arms from Darra Adam Khel into Punjab and arrested a smuggler, reports The Frontier Post. Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Peshawar Imtiaz Altaf was informed by secret sources that an attempt was being made to s
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The Capital City Police Peshawar (CCPP) on July 20 foiled trafficking of huge cache of arms from Darra Adam Khel into Punjab and arrested a smuggler, reports The Frontier Post. Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Peshawar Imtiaz Altaf was informed by secret sources that an attempt was being made to smuggle huge cache of arms from Darra Adam Khel into Punjab. Immediately after the information, CCPO Peshawar ordered Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) to put Police on high alert and started strict surveillance on all roads entry and exit points of provincial capital Peshawar. Superintendent Police Rural, Shafiullah along with DSP circle, SHO Matni and Police party stopped a suspicious car bearing registration number RPX-733 coming from tribal area Darra Adam Khel on Mariam Zai Road. Checking of the vehicle led to recovery of huge amount of arms concealed in secret cavities, including 13150 bullets of different bores, 15 pistols of 30 bore and arrested the arms smuggler Sarfraz Ahmad, resident of Darra Adam Khel.
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July - 21 
Karachi Police conducted raids in different areas of the city and arrested 39 accused involved in robbery, extortion and other crimes. According to sources, District West Police conducted raids and arrested four extortionists in Maripur area. Two Kalashnikovs and two pistols were also recovered from
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Karachi Police conducted raids in different areas of the city and arrested 39 accused involved in robbery, extortion and other crimes. According to sources, District West Police conducted raids and arrested four extortionists in Maripur area. Two Kalashnikovs and two pistols were also recovered from their possession.
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July - 22 
Police recovered a cache of arms and ammunition being sold illegally at an arms shop in Mansehra. Mohammad Ijaz, DSP Mansehra, said that a Police team raided an arms shop in the city and recovered 100 guns and as many pistols besides 25,000 rounds, which were being sold illegally. He said that Moham
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Police recovered a cache of arms and ammunition being sold illegally at an arms shop in Mansehra. Mohammad Ijaz, DSP Mansehra, said that a Police team raided an arms shop in the city and recovered 100 guns and as many pistols besides 25,000 rounds, which were being sold illegally. He said that Mohammad Ishfaq, owner of the shop, had been arrested for alleged involvement in smuggling of arms and ammunition.
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July - 23 
Mauripur Police claimed to have arrested half-a-dozen suspects in targeted operations in 500-Quarters and Ali Village. Official claimed to have recovered weapons and narcotics from the suspects’ possession. Station House Officer (SHO) Shafiq Tanoli said that targeted raid was conducted to arrest tar
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Mauripur Police claimed to have arrested half-a-dozen suspects in targeted operations in 500-Quarters and Ali Village. Official claimed to have recovered weapons and narcotics from the suspects’ possession. Station House Officer (SHO) Shafiq Tanoli said that targeted raid was conducted to arrest target killers Mohammad Shah and Mehram Rustam, adding that four more suspects were arrested who had no affiliation with any group and were paid killers.
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July - 23 
SFs foiled an attempt of terrorism and recovered weapons and explosive devices during search operation in different areas of Mamound tehsil in Bajaur Agency. Sources said that SFs recovered a large quantity of weapons and explosive devices included Russian Kalashnikovs, 40 rocket bullets, 14.5 MM Gu
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SFs foiled an attempt of terrorism and recovered weapons and explosive devices during search operation in different areas of Mamound tehsil in Bajaur Agency. Sources said that SFs recovered a large quantity of weapons and explosive devices included Russian Kalashnikovs, 40 rocket bullets, 14.5 MM Gun, mortar shells, hand grenades, explosive devices which were being used in suicide attacks, goods of IDPs and hundreds of ammunitions from the hideouts of militants.
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July - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) seized 140 kilogrammes of explosives and arrested one person in two separate raids in Sui area of Dera Bugti District on July 25, reports Daily Times. Security Agencies in cooperation with Aman Force (Peace Force) and the Police conducted a raid in Muhammad Colony and arrested
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Security Forces (SFs) seized 140 kilogrammes of explosives and arrested one person in two separate raids in Sui area of Dera Bugti District on July 25, reports Daily Times. Security Agencies in cooperation with Aman Force (Peace Force) and the Police conducted a raid in Muhammad Colony and arrested a suspect identified as Noor Nabi recovering 80 kilogrammes of explosives from his possession. In another raid in the same Colony area, 60 kilogrammes of explosives and two rocket launchers were recovered. Sources claimed that the explosive material was destined to be used in Sui for some big explosion.
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July - 25 
The Karachi Police arrested 50 accused from different areas of the city on July 25, reported Pakistan Observer. A Police statement said that 16 pistols, one Kalashnikov, one rifle and five mobile phones were recovered from the possession of those arrested.
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The Karachi Police arrested 50 accused from different areas of the city on July 25, reported Pakistan Observer. A Police statement said that 16 pistols, one Kalashnikov, one rifle and five mobile phones were recovered from the possession of those arrested.
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July - 27 
At least four suspects were taken into custody during several raids in different parts of Karachi, reported Daily Times. Special Investigation Unit (SIU) claimed to have arrested three suspects allegedly involved in target killing and extortion cases. SIU chief Superintendent of Police (SP) Khurram
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At least four suspects were taken into custody during several raids in different parts of Karachi, reported Daily Times. Special Investigation Unit (SIU) claimed to have arrested three suspects allegedly involved in target killing and extortion cases. SIU chief Superintendent of Police (SP) Khurram Waris said SIU police arrested two suspects, Syed Faiz Zaidi alias Mullah and Imran Khan alias TPO from Mauripur area. The SP said that the suspects revealed to have killed at least half dozen people and wounded over one dozen others, adding that they killed five people alone in Khokhrapar area in 2011. A Kalashnikov, a repeater and two pistols were also recovered from their possession.
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July - 27 
In Orangi Town, Shahzad alias Shaida, a nephew of slain notorious gangster of Lyari Rehman Dakait, among four suspects, namely Ateequr Rehman, Amir Ansari and Imran were arrested during different raids in Faqir Colony. A hand grenade, two Kalashnikov and four pistols were also recovered from their p
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In Orangi Town, Shahzad alias Shaida, a nephew of slain notorious gangster of Lyari Rehman Dakait, among four suspects, namely Ateequr Rehman, Amir Ansari and Imran were arrested during different raids in Faqir Colony. A hand grenade, two Kalashnikov and four pistols were also recovered from their possession.
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July - 27 
Police arrested four suspects on charges of calling for jihad and collecting donations for the banned Al-Rehman Trust in the Bicket Gunj Bazaar mosque in Mardan during noon prayers, reports Central Asia Online. Police reacting to complaints by residents found a 9mm pistol, PKR 35,925 (US $380) and A
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Police arrested four suspects on charges of calling for jihad and collecting donations for the banned Al-Rehman Trust in the Bicket Gunj Bazaar mosque in Mardan during noon prayers, reports Central Asia Online. Police reacting to complaints by residents found a 9mm pistol, PKR 35,925 (US $380) and Al-Rehman Trust receipt books on the suspects.
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July - 27 
SP Waris further said that another suspect, identified as Rana Zulfiqar, was arrested during a raid at Parsi Mohalla in Mehmoodabad. He said that the suspect was threatening a trader of Korangi industrial area for extortion. A TT pistol was also recovered.
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SP Waris further said that another suspect, identified as Rana Zulfiqar, was arrested during a raid at Parsi Mohalla in Mehmoodabad. He said that the suspect was threatening a trader of Korangi industrial area for extortion. A TT pistol was also recovered.
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July - 29 
In the Agency, Security Forces and volunteers of local peace committee recovered huge quantity of arms and ammunition during a search operation in Kitkoot.
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In the Agency, Security Forces and volunteers of local peace committee recovered huge quantity of arms and ammunition during a search operation in Kitkoot.
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July - 30 
Khokhrapar Police arrest at least two suspects and seized weapons form their possessions.
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Khokhrapar Police arrest at least two suspects and seized weapons form their possessions.
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July - 30 
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) East claimed to have arrested at least four suspects and recovered weapons from their possession.
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Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) East claimed to have arrested at least four suspects and recovered weapons from their possession.
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July - 30 
SIU arrested a target killer Javed alias Bunda from Orangi involved in at least 50 killing and recovered one KK and one TT pistol from his possession.
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SIU arrested a target killer Javed alias Bunda from Orangi involved in at least 50 killing and recovered one KK and one TT pistol from his possession.
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July - 30 
Unidentified armed militants on July 30 opened fire on a jeep and killed four persons in the limits of Sahro Shah Police Station in Takht Bhai area of Mardan District, reports Daily Times. The deceased were identified as Murad Ali, Raza Khan and Zabta Din, residents of Nowshera, while the identity o
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Unidentified armed militants on July 30 opened fire on a jeep and killed four persons in the limits of Sahro Shah Police Station in Takht Bhai area of Mardan District, reports Daily Times. The deceased were identified as Murad Ali, Raza Khan and Zabta Din, residents of Nowshera, while the identity of the fourth person could not be ascertained. Police recovered Kalashnikov rifles, a 30 bore pistol and PKR 500,000 from the jeep.
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July - 4 
Anti-Extremist Cell (AEC) of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) and Special Investigation Unit (SIU) arrested seven suspects, including target killers and Lyari gangsters, in separate raids. The AEC claimed to have apprehended four men allegedly associated with the Lyari gangster group of Baba
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Anti-Extremist Cell (AEC) of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) and Special Investigation Unit (SIU) arrested seven suspects, including target killers and Lyari gangsters, in separate raids. The AEC claimed to have apprehended four men allegedly associated with the Lyari gangster group of Baba Ladla. AEC chief Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Aslam Khan said the arrests were made from Gulbai area in Mauripur. “The detained suspects were Faisal, Younus, Hameed and Arsalan. Five kalashnikovs, five pistols, five hand grenades were also recovered.”
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July - 4 
At least 12 suspected militants were rounded up by law enforcement agencies near Zhob, a town bordering Waziristan Agency of FATA. According to sources, security personnel raided a suspected hideout near Sambaza area of Zhob, adjacent to Waziristan border, and rounded up 12 suspects allegedly belong
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At least 12 suspected militants were rounded up by law enforcement agencies near Zhob, a town bordering Waziristan Agency of FATA. According to sources, security personnel raided a suspected hideout near Sambaza area of Zhob, adjacent to Waziristan border, and rounded up 12 suspects allegedly belonging to al Qaeda or Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). “The suspects entered [the area] from South Waziristan,” an official said. “Eight suspects are Turk nationals, three Chechens and one is Pakistani hailing from Waziristan,” sources said. They said that weapons, CDs and maps were recovered from their possession.
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July - 5 
Police arrested three alleged target killers, involved in the killing of some Ulema, after heavy exchange of fire in the Jinnah Town of Quetta. Three arrested persons were identified as Jahangir Haider Shah, Nadeem Abbas and Qaisar Abbas — belonged to Dera Ismail Khan and had come over to Quetta on
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Police arrested three alleged target killers, involved in the killing of some Ulema, after heavy exchange of fire in the Jinnah Town of Quetta. Three arrested persons were identified as Jahangir Haider Shah, Nadeem Abbas and Qaisar Abbas — belonged to Dera Ismail Khan and had come over to Quetta on a mission to kill people. This was disclosed by Deputy Inspector General (Investigations) Hamid Shakeel at a press conference. City SP Khalid Manzoor and other senior officers were present on the occasion. “They confessed to the murder of seven important religious and other personalities in different areas of Quetta,” Mr Shakeel said. Soon after making the arrests, the police raided the suspects’ house in Faisal Town and recovered a motorbike, weapons, their national identity cards and some important documents. Mr Shakeel said that during interrogation the three men confessed that they were headed for Killi Ismail area to attack an important personality. He added that they had confessed to killing Maulana Abdul Karim Mengal, Hafiz Abdul Basit, Qari Abdul Jalil, Maulana Faizullah, Qari Yasin Abbasi, Farooq Bangulzai and former Union Council nazim Saleem Jadoon.
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