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Aide for Swat Taliban chief captured

Tuesday, 27 Oct, 2009
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Armed members of a private militia, known locally as a lashkar, celebrate after a successful raid in Matta. – Photo by AP.

MINGORA: Security forces captured a close aide of Swat Taliban chief Maulana Fazlullah on Monday.

Sources said Ali Shah Khan, who was in charge of collecting donations for the Tehrik Taliban Swat, was arrested during a search operation.

Troops arrested 11 suspects, including Afghans, during raids in Kalam, Bahrain, Nawakali and Manglor. One militant surrendered in Matta.

Meanwhile, five bodies were found in Miandam, Chamtali and Charbagh areas. — Correspondent.


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