Former Afghan Soldier Arrested in Tirah on Terrorism Charges

PESHAWAR: Security forces in the Tirah area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have arrested a former Afghan National Army member on charges of terrorist activities in Pakistan, Additional Inspector General (AIG) Abbas Ahsan said on Wednesday.

AIG Abbas Ahsan and Regional Development Council spokesperson Mahmood Jan Babar presented the details at a joint press conference.

According to Mahmood Jan Babar, the suspect was identified as Hikmatullah, alias Hamza. He was arrested on November 7 on the basis of intelligence information. He said the suspect had links with terrorists across the border and within the country, and had also worked with the Gul Bahadur group.

A police officer said the suspect belongs to the village of Mangrial in Paktia province, Afghanistan.

The AIG said further measures are being taken to prevent terrorist drone attacks, and anti-drone systems will be installed within the next six months.