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| Militant leader surrenders in Landi Kotal |
| 2008-09-08 |
| A militant leader wanted by the political administration for inviting militants to Khyber Agency surrendered to the authorities on Sunday. JUI-F Landi Kotal ameer and Tanzeem Ittehad-e-Ulema leader Ijaz Shinwari was wanted for allegedly inviting militant leader Mangal Bagh to the area and challenging the writ of the government by taking unilateral action against criminals. Shinwari had earlier refused to surrender, but gave in to the administration's pressure after it began arresting the people of his tribe, Khuga Khel, impounding their vehicles and sealed their shops to force him to surrender. According to official sources, Shinwari submitted a surety bond of seven million rupees and a jirga consisting of Khuga Khel tribal elders stood as his guarantors. The militant leader also pledged to uphold the agreement and not to challenge the government's writ. The political administration released all the detained persons of Shinwari's tribe, returned the impounded vehicles and allowed the sealed shops to open after the signing of the accord. |
| Posted by:Fred |