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| NWFP govt forms special force to counter terrorism |
| 2008-06-21 |
| The NWFP government has decided to form a special force to overcome the menace of terrorism, Aaj television reported on Friday. According to the channel, the force would work to counter suicide attacks and terrorist activities in the province. The channel reported that people between 18-25 years of age would be inducted, who would keep an eye on foreigners, Afghan refugees and miscreants. The force would take part in the actions against terrorists and the district police officers would head the force in their respective districts. Officials of law enforcement agencies will provide training to the forceÂ’s recruits. The channel said that the federal government had issued funds for this force, adding that this force would take charge in the tribal areas and Swat after army troops return from these areas. |
| Posted by:Fred |