Taliban militants blew up four Khasadar Force checkposts and a female vocational centre in Mohmand Agency on Monday. No loss of life was reported in the incidents. After a lull in violence that lasted about a week, the militants blew up checkposts in Atta Bazar, Mohammad Kor, Ashraf Abad and Kadakhel, and the female vocational centre in the Ghalanai Bazaar. The Taliban did, however, have the Khasadar checkposts vacated before blowing them up.Released: Meanwhile, a tribal jirga and the political administration succeeded in negotiating the release of 22 tribesmen in Kurram Agency. An official also announced that the Thall-Parachinar Road, which been closed off to all traffic after the incident, would be re-opened on Tuesday. According to the political administration, unknown gunmen kidnapped four people and a vehicle belonging to the Mali Khel tribe in the Mamoom area of Hangu district 12 days ago. The Turi tribe had, in retaliation, kidnapped 18 of the Mali Khel tribesmen.
After continuous efforts by the tribal jirga and the political administration, both sides agreed to the unconditional release of the hostages. The exchange took place in the Baliman area of Lower Kurram Agency, the official said.