RAWALPINDI: Khyber Pakhtunkwa Police was cognizant of videos circulating on Social Media of heavy presence of Militants in Swat Valley, said a statement released by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Friday.
The Military’s Media Affairs Wing stated “LEAs are appropriately placed and will resort to all possible measures to ensure peace in Swat as per aspirations of local populace”.
The statement further said Armed Forces were also aware of apprehension in general public that Swat may return to 2008/09 era when militant ruled the Valley with their version of Shariah.
According to ISPR, KP Police have assured the public that Security Agencies were fully cognizant of the fact that some individuals from Swat previously living in Afganistan are present in far flung mountainous areas of Swat.
However, Swat is totally under control of Civil Administration and all LEAs (Law Enforcement Agencies) were ready to respond to any misadventure, said the statement, adding, peaceful society of Swat has no space for terrorism in any form and manifestation. –ISPR
