32 Afghans deported

Published May 31, 2006

KHAR, May 30: The Bajaur Tribal Agency political administration on Tuesday deported 32 Afghan refugees to their country and demolished their houses, in an ongoing crackdown against Afghan refugees involved in anti-social activities. The administration had arrested the deportees from Sadiqabad, Kairala and Naway Killay areas near here on Monday and Tuesday.

The raiding team had recovered automatic weapons and bombs from the houses of the 32 Afghans.

The administration has deported some 60 Afghan refugees in a week.

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