KHAAR (Bajaur Agency), Feb 1: The political administration of the Bajaur Agency on Thursday deported 38 Afghan nationals who were living illegally in the Loisum area. The deported men were found involved in terrorist activities.

The political tehsildaar of Khaar, the headquarters of the Bajaur Agency, told journalists that the political administration deported the Afghans to the Kunar province of Afghanistan with the help of members of Levies force.

The political authorities had launched an operation in Sadiqabad, Inayat Kallay and Khaar against Afghans residing illegally after reports that they were involved in terrorist activities.

Shakil Qadir, the Political Agent, has appealed to tribal elders to help the political administration in maintaining law and order.—Correspondent