Peshawar, June 15: Pakistani security forces on Monday arrested four pro-Taliban militants during a search operation in the restive Bajaur tribal region and warned other terrorists that they would face “strict action” if they failed to surrender by June 30.
Acting on a tip-off, troops conducted a search operation at Thangi, 12 km from Bajaur Agency’s main town of Khar, and apprehended the four militants.
The security forces set June 30 as the deadline for militants to lay down arms and surrender.
Government will take strict action against militants after the expiry of the deadline, officials said.
Property of militants will be confiscated and their families will be expelled from Bajaur Agency if they do not surrender, they said.
–PTI