MIRAMSHAH, Sept 3: Troops vacated four checkpoints and two government buildings in Miramshah in North Waziristan Agency on Sunday after local militants reached an understanding with the government to restore peace in the volatile region.

Eyewitnesses said that long columns of troops were seen heading towards the main fort of Tochi Scouts in the town.

However, paramilitary troops continue to man these check-posts.

Sources said that the troops were withdrawn from four checkpoints situated on the Miramshah-Ghulam Khan Road, Dirdani, Serbandki and another small check-post near an abandoned match factory. Troops have also vacated the main telephone exchange and office of the Work and Services Department in the town.

The army is still present at main check-posts, including Boya and Khajori, in the agency. Members of the inter-tribal jirga who brokered the peace deal had left for Peshawar on Sunday to report on the developments to the provincial governor.

Officials said that draft of the agreement had been finalised.