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Incidents of Combing/Search Operation:2015
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January - 16 January - 17
The Police and Security Forces (SFs) in a joint search and strike operation arrested 434 suspects and 115 unregistered Afghan nationals from different parts of the Province, especially Peshawar, on January 16 and 17, reported Dawn. The SFs also seized a large quantity of arms and ammunition from the
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The Police and Security Forces (SFs) in a joint search and strike operation arrested 434 suspects and 115 unregistered Afghan nationals from different parts of the Province, especially Peshawar, on January 16 and 17, reported Dawn. The SFs also seized a large quantity of arms and ammunition from their possession. A Police official of Tehkal Police Station said the operation was carried out by the Police and SFs around the Bacha Khan Airport and that all Police Stations of the city were told to carry our such operations in their respective areas. He said the operation lasted several hours during which the Police and SFs cordoned off the areas and closed roads and pathways at their entry and exit points. According to spokesman for the Police Riaz Ahmad, a total of 434 suspicious people were arrested in the Province during the last two days. He added that 189 weapons, 5,516 rounds, and a large quantity of ammunition was also recovered. Further, the Police and SFs also forcibly shut down several private hostels in different areas of Peshawar. The action led the students living there blocked the University Road and thus, causing traffic jam for around an hour. Shouting slogans against the Government, the protesters said they didn’t know why their hostels had been closed and that evicting them without prior notice was an injustice. They said they were members of poor families by and large and couldn’t afford to stay in expensive hotels. “We were in mosques to offer Friday prayer when the police showed up and closed their hostels,” a protester said. An official of the Town police station said nine hostels had been closed for illegal operations. The protesters later cleared the road after the police assured them that they would resolve the problem by holding talks with the administrators of hostels.
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January - 21 
A militant was killed and another two were arrested in a clash with the Police during a search operation in Malikabad area under Topi Police Station in Swabi District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 21, reports The News. The slain militant was identified as Abu Saeed, a resident of Malikabad.
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A militant was killed and another two were arrested in a clash with the Police during a search operation in Malikabad area under Topi Police Station in Swabi District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 21, reports The News. The slain militant was identified as Abu Saeed, a resident of Malikabad. He was wanted by the Police in a number of terrorism-related cases. The press release said the slain militant was involved in the killings of Dr Yar Muhammad, retired head constable Mir Ghani, retired Army soldier Khan Afzal and the indiscriminate fire on a Police van. The Police recovered a Kalashnikov rifle and hand-grenades from the possession of Abu Saeed. The arrested militants were identified as Maqsood and Farooq, residents of Malikabad. Two pistols, 20 cartridges and an improved explosive device weighing 2.5 kilogram were also recovered from the two militants.
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January - 22 
The Peshawar Police detained at least 150 suspects on January 22 during a search operation carried out in the areas around the university campus, reports Daily Times. According to reports, the Police and Security Forces conducted a joint search operation in the adjoining areas of Regi Lalma, Malagor
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The Peshawar Police detained at least 150 suspects on January 22 during a search operation carried out in the areas around the university campus, reports Daily Times. According to reports, the Police and Security Forces conducted a joint search operation in the adjoining areas of Regi Lalma, Malagori and university campus and sealed these areas. Identification of the citizens was carried out during home-to-home search. Police arrested more than 150 suspects including Afghanis who were living illegally in the country.
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January - 26 
One militant was killed and three others were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) during a search operation in Katlang tehsil (revenue unit) and its adjoining villages in Mardan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 26, reports The News. A soldier was also injured in the exchange of fire
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One militant was killed and three others were arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) during a search operation in Katlang tehsil (revenue unit) and its adjoining villages in Mardan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 26, reports The News. A soldier was also injured in the exchange of fire with the militants in Matta village in Katlang. Meanwhile, the KP Police, in the ongoing search and strike operation throughout the province against criminals and anti-social elements, have rounded 246 suspects and recovered huge quantity of arms and ammunition, reports Daily Times. The number of arrests and recovery of weapons were made during the last two days of the operation, according to a statement from Police spokesman. “Around 79 arms and ammunition of different kind and 1,132 rounds of different bore were recovered during the search operation,” the statement added. The statement further said that during the operation 873 houses and 499 hotels were checked and 38 cases were registered against the violators. During the snap checking on 275 checkpoints, 285 suspects were held and 10 arms of different kind and 130 cartridges of different bore were recovered. During action against “illegal” Afghans a total of 192 persons were detained and 66 cases were registered against them.
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January - 27 
At least six militants were killed and a security official was injured in an operation conducted by Security Forces (SFs) in Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 27, reports Dawn. Three of those killed were suicide bombers and blew themselves when cordoned
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At least six militants were killed and a security official was injured in an operation conducted by Security Forces (SFs) in Kulachi area of Dera Ismail Khan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on January 27, reports Dawn. Three of those killed were suicide bombers and blew themselves when cordoned off by the SFs, official sources said. During the operation, 10 militants have been arrested following fire exchange between militants and the forces in Zar Kani, Gara Manda, Kot Sultan and Daraban area.
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February - 8 
The Security Forces arrested three militants, including a foreign national, during a massive search operation launched in the Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 8, reports The News. The sources said that the search operation was launched early in the day against the militants who ha
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The Security Forces arrested three militants, including a foreign national, during a massive search operation launched in the Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 8, reports The News. The sources said that the search operation was launched early in the day against the militants who had fled military actions in Khyber Agency, North Waziristan and Frontier Region Peshawar and hiding in Nowshera District. “The forces divided the district into two zones for the purpose. One zone comprised Cherat and adjoining mountainous areas while the second zone included rural and urban areas,” the sources added. During the search operation, the sources claimed, militant commanders Umar Uzbeki and another affiliated with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Maulana Asad were arrested in Badrashi while the third commander Atta Bajauri was held in Kheshgi area. The sources said that more than 100 suspected persons were arrested during the operation in Cherat and adjoining areas.
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February - 10 
Police on February 10 arrested 50 suspects during a search operation after threats were hurled by a banned militant outfit at the Police Training College in Hangu District, reported The News. District Police Officer (DPO) Anwar Saeed Kundi said that a militant organisation had threatened to target t
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Police on February 10 arrested 50 suspects during a search operation after threats were hurled by a banned militant outfit at the Police Training College in Hangu District, reported The News. District Police Officer (DPO) Anwar Saeed Kundi said that a militant organisation had threatened to target the Police Training College, adding that a search operation was launched in Guli Bagh, Lakhti Bandai, Qazi Pump, Umarabad, Kurramy Walo Killay, Ibrahimzai and Shahu area in the District. During the search, 50 suspects were arrested and arms and ammunition was recovered from their possession.
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February - 11 
Security Forces on February 11 arrested some suspected militants and destroyed five of their sanctuaries during a search and strike operation in Janikhel area of Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports The News. The sources said the SFs launched an operation in various areas in Janikhel a
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Security Forces on February 11 arrested some suspected militants and destroyed five of their sanctuaries during a search and strike operation in Janikhel area of Bannu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports The News. The sources said the SFs launched an operation in various areas in Janikhel and arrested some suspected militants and destroyed five of their sanctuaries, besides seizing heavy arms from their possession.
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February - 13 
A militant was killed while a soldier sustained injuries in a clash in Domanza village in the limits of Township Police Station in Bannu District on February 13, reports The News. The source said that Security Forces were carrying out search and strike operation in the Domanza village when a militan
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A militant was killed while a soldier sustained injuries in a clash in Domanza village in the limits of Township Police Station in Bannu District on February 13, reports The News. The source said that Security Forces were carrying out search and strike operation in the Domanza village when a militant identified as Noor Zaman opened fire on them. The forces returned the fire that continued for sometime during which the militant was killed while a soldier Abdul Khaliq sustained injuries. Further, SF demolished the houses of four militants, including Ghaniullah, Nazeerullah, Waliullah and Rab Nawaz, in Janikhel area
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February - 13 
At least 20 Shia persons were killed and another 50 were injured during a gun and bomb attack at an Imambargah (Shia place of worship) in Phase-5 locality of Hayatabad area in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on February 13 when suicide attackers and gunmen —dressed in pol
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At least 20 Shia persons were killed and another 50 were injured during a gun and bomb attack at an Imambargah (Shia place of worship) in Phase-5 locality of Hayatabad area in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on February 13 when suicide attackers and gunmen —dressed in police uniform — attacked worshippers offering Friday prayers, reports Dawn. Sources said that around 800 worshippers were present inside the Imambargah at the time of attack. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP, Operations) Dr. Mian Saeed said at least three suicide bombers attacked the Imambargah. He confirmed that one suicide bomber detonated his device, while another was shot dead. The third was arrested in an injured condition. The Police have launched a search operation for the third attacker. KP Police chief Inspector General (IG) Nasir Khan Durrani said the entrance of the Imambargah is highly guarded and the attackers entered from the other side of the mosque. The attackers climbed a high wall and cut barbed wires in order to enter the Imambargah. They arrived in a car which they burnt. The Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) chief Shafqat Malik said the attackers looked like Uzbeks. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Mushtaq Ghani called for the deployment of Frontier Corps personnel, saying the Imambargah is very close to tribal areas which allows easy access for terrorists. Meanwhile, the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack.
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February - 15 
The Police arrested 34 suspected persons, including six proclaimed offenders, during search in Afghan Refugees’ camp and adjacent areas of Kohat Town of same District on February 15, reports The News. Official sources said that the police launched search operation in Afghan Refugees’ camp and Sher A
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The Police arrested 34 suspected persons, including six proclaimed offenders, during search in Afghan Refugees’ camp and adjacent areas of Kohat Town of same District on February 15, reports The News. Official sources said that the police launched search operation in Afghan Refugees’ camp and Sher Ali Banda and Muslimabad localities and arrested six proclaimed offenders identified as Tariq Mehmood, Tanveer Ahmad, Naeem, Ashraf and Anwarul Haq. Six rifles and several cartridges were also seized from them, an official said, adding that they were wanted by the law-enforcement agencies in cases of heinous nature.
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February - 17 
A militant ‘commander’, Bakhti Raj of Koz Shamnal Chagharzai, was killed in a clash with the Security Forces (SFs) during a search operation in the Gagra tehsil (revenue unit) of the Buner District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on February 17, reports The News. One woman had also sustained bullet injur
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A militant ‘commander’, Bakhti Raj of Koz Shamnal Chagharzai, was killed in a clash with the Security Forces (SFs) during a search operation in the Gagra tehsil (revenue unit) of the Buner District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on February 17, reports The News. One woman had also sustained bullet injuries in the incident. Sources said that Bakhti Raj was wanted by SF in militancy-related incidents.
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February - 22 
One militant was killed while three others were arrested during a clash with Security Forces (SFs) near a gas station on the Bannu-Kohat Road in Bannu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 22, reports The News. The sources said the personnel of SFs and intelligence agencies were patrolling the
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One militant was killed while three others were arrested during a clash with Security Forces (SFs) near a gas station on the Bannu-Kohat Road in Bannu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on February 22, reports The News. The sources said the personnel of SFs and intelligence agencies were patrolling the area when four militants attacked them with a hand-grenade near the gas station on the Kohat Road, but the soldiers escaped unhurt in the attack. The sources said the soldiers returned the fire in which one of the militants was killed on the spot. Following the attack, the SFs personnel arrested the three other militants during a search operation carried out in the locality.
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February - 22 
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police in the ongoing search and strike operation throughout the province against criminals and anti-social elements have rounded up 268 suspects and recovered huge quantity of arms and ammunition, reports The News.
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police in the ongoing search and strike operation throughout the province against criminals and anti-social elements have rounded up 268 suspects and recovered huge quantity of arms and ammunition, reports The News.
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February - 28 
Three terrorists were arrested after exchange of fire with Police in Badhaber area of Peshawar on February 28, reports Daily Times. Arms and hand grenades were seized from their possession. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Mian Saeed said that Police launched search operation in Badh
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Three terrorists were arrested after exchange of fire with Police in Badhaber area of Peshawar on February 28, reports Daily Times. Arms and hand grenades were seized from their possession. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Mian Saeed said that Police launched search operation in Badhaber area. During action, the terrorists taking shelter in the area started firing at Police and tried to flee. Police after a brief exchange of fire arrested all three terrorists, stated to be affiliated with a defunct organisation.
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February - 28 
Two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were arrested in a search operation in Kohat town of same District on February 28, reports Daily Times.
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Two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were arrested in a search operation in Kohat town of same District on February 28, reports Daily Times.
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March - 3 
The Police on March 3 arrested 46 suspects and seized weapons during search operation in Manglawar area in Swat District, reports The News
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The Police on March 3 arrested 46 suspects and seized weapons during search operation in Manglawar area in Swat District, reports The News
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March - 4 
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, during the ongoing search and strike operation throughout the province, arrested 425 suspects, reports The News on March 5 (today). According to a press release, during snap checking at 129 checkpoints, 314 suspects were held and 17 arms of different kind and 209 cartridge
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, during the ongoing search and strike operation throughout the province, arrested 425 suspects, reports The News on March 5 (today). According to a press release, during snap checking at 129 checkpoints, 314 suspects were held and 17 arms of different kind and 209 cartridges of different bore were also recovered. During action against unregistered Afghans, a total of 38 people were detained and 31 cases registered against them. Similarly, hate martial was also seized and one case registered against the accused.
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March - 8 
At least 200 suspected persons, including 40 Afghan nationals, were arrested in search and strike operation in the Kohat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 8, reports The News. The sources said the Police and other law-enforcement agencies launched door-to-door search operation in Jangalkhel, O
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At least 200 suspected persons, including 40 Afghan nationals, were arrested in search and strike operation in the Kohat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 8, reports The News. The sources said the Police and other law-enforcement agencies launched door-to-door search operation in Jangalkhel, Oblan, Cantonment, Ghamkol, Refugees Camp and Rawalpindi Road. Arms, including two hand-grenades, eight pistols, 12 guns and hundreds of cartridges, were seized from them.
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March - 16 
The Peshawar Police arrested at least 604 suspected persons and seized arms and ammunition from them in search and strike operation continuing under the National Action Plan, The News reported said an official communiqué on March 16. It added that 421 houses and 225 hotels were checked and 25 cases
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The Peshawar Police arrested at least 604 suspected persons and seized arms and ammunition from them in search and strike operation continuing under the National Action Plan, The News reported said an official communiqué on March 16. It added that 421 houses and 225 hotels were checked and 25 cases were registered against the violators.
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March - 18 
The Police arrested 11 militants and recovered huge cache of arms during a search operation in Buner District, on March 18, reports The News. District Police Officer, Buner, Syed Khalid Mehmud Hamdani, said the Police launched a search operation in the District after reports about the presence of mi
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The Police arrested 11 militants and recovered huge cache of arms during a search operation in Buner District, on March 18, reports The News. District Police Officer, Buner, Syed Khalid Mehmud Hamdani, said the Police launched a search operation in the District after reports about the presence of militant’s supporters in Gokand, Jowar, Pir Baba and Elam Mountains. Nine Kalashnikov rifles, two RPG launchers, a sniper gun, 25 kilograms explosives, binoculars and several foreign-made rifles and pistols were recovered from the possession the arrested militants.
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April - 19 
Under the National Action Plan, KP Police have rounded up 416 suspects and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition in the ongoing search and strike operation being conducted throughout the province, reports The News. The Police have recovered 45 arms and ammunition of different kinds and 555 rou
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Under the National Action Plan, KP Police have rounded up 416 suspects and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition in the ongoing search and strike operation being conducted throughout the province, reports The News. The Police have recovered 45 arms and ammunition of different kinds and 555 round of different bore in different parts of the province. Two kg explosive material was also recovered. During the operation, 532 houses and 242 hotels were also checked and 7 cases registered against the violators. During snap checking at 172 checkpoints, 234 suspects were held and 28 arms of different kind and 229 cartridges of different bore were also seized, said an official communiqué.
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April - 24 
The Police in KP on April 24 rounded up 607 suspects and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition in the ongoing search operations in the province, reports Daily Times. The Police recovered 55 arms and ammunition of different kinds and 3,706 rounds of different bores in different parts of the p
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The Police in KP on April 24 rounded up 607 suspects and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition in the ongoing search operations in the province, reports Daily Times. The Police recovered 55 arms and ammunition of different kinds and 3,706 rounds of different bores in different parts of the province. During the operations, 770 houses and 240 hotels were also checked and 19 cases registered against the violators. During snap checking at 189 checkpoints, 379 suspects were held and 34 arms of different kind and 3,675 cartridges of different bores were also seized. During action against unregistered Afghans, a total of 45 people were detained and 27 cases registered against them.
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April - 27 
The Police arrested four militants and 55 suspected persons during search operation in the hilly areas of Boraka and Qamar Dhand in Lachi tehsil of Kohat District on April 27, reports The News. District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Saheeb Khan said that acting on a tip-off regarding the presence of
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The Police arrested four militants and 55 suspected persons during search operation in the hilly areas of Boraka and Qamar Dhand in Lachi tehsil of Kohat District on April 27, reports The News. District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Saheeb Khan said that acting on a tip-off regarding the presence of the militants, a heavy contingent of Police launched operation and raided the hideouts of the militants in the mountainous areas of Qamar Dhand and Boraka which were considered as no-go areas and arrested four militants of Zari alias Daday group.
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May - 1 
The Anti-Terrorism Force (ATF) arrested three militants and recovered explosives from them during a search operation in Havelian tehsil (revenue unit) of Abbottabad District on May 1, reports Daily Times.
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The Anti-Terrorism Force (ATF) arrested three militants and recovered explosives from them during a search operation in Havelian tehsil (revenue unit) of Abbottabad District on May 1, reports Daily Times.
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May - 17 
Over 4,634 suspects and 4,695 unregistered Afghan national were arrested as more than 138 search and strike operations were carried out in Peshawar alone under the National Action Plan (NAP), said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Peshawar Dr Mian Saeed Ahmad on May 17, reports The Ne
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Over 4,634 suspects and 4,695 unregistered Afghan national were arrested as more than 138 search and strike operations were carried out in Peshawar alone under the National Action Plan (NAP), said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Peshawar Dr Mian Saeed Ahmad on May 17, reports The News. According to statistics compiled from January 1 to May 5, 2015, as many as 175 Afghan prayer leaders were removed, 42 people were arrested for spreading hate material and 238 were rounded up for misusing loudspeakers in Peshawar. A number of search operations were carried out in Saddar and surrounding areas, Hayatabad and the surburban Peshawar during the last couple of days after reports emerged about serious threats of terror attacks. Security in the provincial capital has been put on high alert and over 80 suspects, including Afghan nationals were rounded up in actions during the last three days. “As many as 138 search and strike operations were carried out in Peshawar, including 51 in the rural division, 45 in cantonment division and 42 in city division. During these operations, 197 small machineguns, 910 shotguns, 106 rifles and 1,251 pistols were recovered,” said SSP Saeed Ahmad.
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June - 18 
Further, in Bannu, the house of former Noraz Nazim (secretary) Rashidullah Khan was partially damaged when an explosive planted near it exploded on June 18, reports The Express Tribune. Police and security officials reached the site following the explosion and conducted a search operation. However,
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Further, in Bannu, the house of former Noraz Nazim (secretary) Rashidullah Khan was partially damaged when an explosive planted near it exploded on June 18, reports The Express Tribune. Police and security officials reached the site following the explosion and conducted a search operation. However, no arrests were made.
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July - 28 
At least 35 suspected persons including an important militant ‘commander’ were arrested in an operation in the Malikabad area of the Swabi District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 28, reports The News. Swabi District Police Officer (DPO) Sajjad Khan said that the Police had started targeted operation
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At least 35 suspected persons including an important militant ‘commander’ were arrested in an operation in the Malikabad area of the Swabi District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on July 28, reports The News. Swabi District Police Officer (DPO) Sajjad Khan said that the Police had started targeted operation in Malikabad and in the jurisdiction of the Industrial Estate Police Station after the assassination of Superintendent of Police (SP) Elite Force Khair-ul-Haseeb by the terrorists. He said the Police raided and searched the hideouts of the suspected militants. During the search operation, he said 35 suspects had been arrested. He added that 10 of those arrested had frequently visited Afghanistan. “Some Afghans are also among the arrested persons,” said official. He said a suspected militant commander has also been arrested.
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August - 17 
Separately, unidentified militants blew up a Government school in Waliabad locality of Bar Qambarkhel in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) on August 17, reports Dawn. Sources said that militants planted explosive material in the school at mid night. The explosion caused partial damage to the school buildin
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Separately, unidentified militants blew up a Government school in Waliabad locality of Bar Qambarkhel in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) on August 17, reports Dawn. Sources said that militants planted explosive material in the school at mid night. The explosion caused partial damage to the school building. The Khasadar Force later arrested at least five suspected men during a search operation. According to official figures, militants had destroyed 150 Government schools in different parts of Bara during the last six years.
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September - 6 
Security Forces thwarted an attempt to sabotage Defence Day celebrations and arrested four suspects along with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and arms from Kechi Baig near the Sariab area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on September 6, reports Dawn. According to secur
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Security Forces thwarted an attempt to sabotage Defence Day celebrations and arrested four suspects along with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and arms from Kechi Baig near the Sariab area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on September 6, reports Dawn. According to security officials, intelligence sleuths identified the presence of militants after carrying out a combing operation between the Kechi Baig and Burma Hotel localities of Sariab. Acting on the tip-off, security personnel picked up the four suspects and recovered IEDs and weapons from their possession
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September - 20 
The officials of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a militant in the limits of Doaba Police Station in Hangu District on September 20, reports The News. The sources said the CTD officials arrested a militant identified as Zahid, a resident of Chapri Naryab, during a raid near Bypass Ro
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The officials of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a militant in the limits of Doaba Police Station in Hangu District on September 20, reports The News. The sources said the CTD officials arrested a militant identified as Zahid, a resident of Chapri Naryab, during a raid near Bypass Road. He was allegedly involved in attacks on Security Forces and Government installations.Further, several suspected persons were arrested during a search operation in various parts of the Dera Ismail Khan District on September 20, reports The News.
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October - 8 
Law-Enforcing Agencies arrested 27 suspects, including Afghan nationals, and recovered huge cache of arms during a search operation in Ublan Afghan camp in Kohat . According to District Police, many Afghans, who were residing in the camps without legal documents were arrested from the camp.
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Law-Enforcing Agencies arrested 27 suspects, including Afghan nationals, and recovered huge cache of arms during a search operation in Ublan Afghan camp in Kohat . According to District Police, many Afghans, who were residing in the camps without legal documents were arrested from the camp.
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October - 8 
Security Forces and Police arrested 15 suspects during a joint search operation in Risalpur, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Academy Behram village, Tauheedabad and other areas in Nowshera District
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Security Forces and Police arrested 15 suspects during a joint search operation in Risalpur, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Academy Behram village, Tauheedabad and other areas in Nowshera District
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October - 8 
The Police claimed to have arrested 32 suspects, including three proclaimed offenders (POs), and seized arms and narcotics during search and strike operation in Peshawar
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The Police claimed to have arrested 32 suspects, including three proclaimed offenders (POs), and seized arms and narcotics during search and strike operation in Peshawar
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October - 13 
The Police killed a militant who was involved in the attack on Policemen in Pacha Killay located in the jurisdiction of Pir Baba Police Station in Buner District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). District Police Officer (DPO) Syed Khalid Hamdani said that unidentified militants had killed Constable Gulza
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The Police killed a militant who was involved in the attack on Policemen in Pacha Killay located in the jurisdiction of Pir Baba Police Station in Buner District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). District Police Officer (DPO) Syed Khalid Hamdani said that unidentified militants had killed Constable Gulzar Khan and injured Awal Zeb during a patrol in Pacha Killay in the night of October 12. Police launched search operation in the surrounding area for the arrest of the accused soon after the attack. The Police surrounded a group of five militants at Baloo Khan Village and in an exchange fire one of them was killed and another was injured. The slain militant was identified as Azmat, son of Umar Gul and resident of Narbatawal village.
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November - 9 
The CTD Bannu arrested a suspected terrorist, identified as Noor Said alias Lal Gulab, during a search operation in Bannu District on November 9, reported The News. The official said that the suspected terrorist was wanted in connection with the murder of a Police Constable.
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The CTD Bannu arrested a suspected terrorist, identified as Noor Said alias Lal Gulab, during a search operation in Bannu District on November 9, reported The News. The official said that the suspected terrorist was wanted in connection with the murder of a Police Constable.
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November - 24 
Security Forces and Police on November 24 detained over 100 suspected persons, including 40 Afghan nationals, during a joint search operation in parts of the Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports The News. District Police Officer (DPO) Wahid Mehmood told reporters that the personnel
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Security Forces and Police on November 24 detained over 100 suspected persons, including 40 Afghan nationals, during a joint search operation in parts of the Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports The News. District Police Officer (DPO) Wahid Mehmood told reporters that the personnel of SFs, Police and intelligence agencies launched a search operation against anti-social elements and made the arrests. He said that search operation had been carried out in the Cantonment Board Nowshera, Risalpur, Muslim Town, Hakeemabad, Badrashi Regi, ASC Colony, Watar Ismailkhel, Sultan Ghari, Behram Killay, Mera Kheshgi, Marhati Banda, Ghaladher Zendo and surrounding localities.
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