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India-Pakistan
Qamber, Raheemabad residents asked to leave area
2009-05-10
[Geo News] The government on Saturday relaxed the curfew from 6am to 1pm in the district asking the residents of Qambar and Raheemabad to vacate the area. Meanwhile, security forces offensive against the militants and terrorists continues in various areas of Malakand division.

According to Swat Media Center, the curfew has been relaxed in the area from 6am to 1pm. Emergency camps have been set up for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of Swat at Jalozai, Pabbi, Nowshehra and Shah Mansoor Sawabi. Security forces continued battling militants in Tahirabad and Shagai area of Mingora and militants' hideouts were heavily pounded in Tehsil Charbagh. The District Coordination Officer (DCO) of Lower Dir, Ghulam Mohammad has said that the people were leaving the area after the curfew was relaxed in Timergarah, Jandol and Khal. The administration of Malakand University has announced that the institution will remain closed till May 18 due to worsening law and order situation.
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