BUNER: The brigade incharge, Brig Sajid Nissar on the eve of Independence Day, handed over four wanted youth militants to their parents in the presence of elders with a message, army does not believe in harassment rather on mission to establish peaceful society. Those were freed include Mohammad Sharif of Dewana Baba, Salih Zada of Ashezo Mira and Hazrat Hussain, Arifullah of Gokand Valley. They were under captive since army operation in the district, brigadier confirmed. They were made free after complete brainwash to become peaceful and patriot citizen, the brigadier added. In this connection a grand function was organized at government college Dagger's hall in Swari. Assistant district coordination officer-Captain[R] Tahir Zaffar Abassi, district police officer-Falak Naz Khan, DSPs circle and headquarter, and large number of elders attended it. Brigadier Nissar in his brief speech made it clear these under age youth were captured in army operation. They were involved in militancy as they were brain washed by the enemies of the land. The freeing youths also uttered the same words with a promise of preaching rest the anti state elements to shun their petty differences and stand with Pak army to foil the nefarious designs of the enemies. The elders of the area have termed it a good gesture when the forces freed youths to join families with new zeal of patriotism. They commented such positive gestures would pose confidence of locals and the impression of Pak army. Prior to that a grand function was held in the government sentinel model schools Daggar to celebrate Independence Day with great zeal and fervour.conlonel Naseem Abassi was chief guest. Principal of the school Syed Zada, distric secretary scouts-Azizul Hahim and programme organizerShahid Khan were present. On the occasion students from different schools actively participated in a declamation on the topic-"Pak Moment". Students also presented national anthem and songs. The chief guest distributed prizes.

BUNER: In a fresh armed clash between the security forces and militants, a rebel wanted by security agencies, was killed on Saturday, SHO Pir Bala confirmed on phone on Saturday night. The SHO confided that according to some reports the militants were present in the area. The militants opened fire when forces and police cordoned off the area to conduct a search operation. In retaliation one Said Mohammad was killed while other managed to escape by taking advantage of the darkness.