[The News (Pak) Top Stories] separately in Swat district on Thursday.Sources told The News that elders of Totano Bandai and Qalagay formed the lashkar from 16 villages in Kabal tehsil. The lashkar, led by Said Bacha of Qalagay, Saifullah of Totano Bandai and Shah Zeb and others, killed three militants on the first day of its formation.
The slain militants were identified as Iftikhar, Habibullah and Sardar Hussain. Later, the lashkar showed the bodies to the security forces. The security forces handed over five rifles, 3,000 cartridges and a cheque of Rs50,000 to the lashkar to strengthen its efforts against the militants. The security forces also destroyed three houses of militants in Manpetai in Khwazakhela tehsil.
APP adds: Speaking on the occasion, Syed Bacha said so far 6,000 volunteers have joined the lashkar. He said the people of Swat have rendered great sacrifices in the war against militancy.