Security Personnel arrest three foreign nationals entering from Afghanistan

Security Personnel arrest three foreign nationals entering from Afghanistan

KHYBER AGENCY -  Khasadar personnel on Saturday arrested three Bangladesh nationals for attempting to enter into tribal areas via Takhta Baig checkpost in Jamrud.

An official of the local administration said that Khasadar force personnel were busy in their routine checking at Takhtha Baig checkpoint when they stopped a Torkham-bound passenger coach for checking purpose.

The official added that during the checking the Khasadar personnel found three foreigners sitting in the vehicle.

According to the initial investigation, the passengers disclosed that they were of Bangladeshi citizens and had no legal permission and legal travelling documents.

The Khasadar force unboarded them and shifted them to Jamrud for preliminary interrogation, the official added. He said after the completion of necessary paper works, they were handed over to the Peshawar police for further investigation. The identification of the foreigners could not be ascertained yet.

Following the incident, security and search measures were further beefed up at all checkpoints, located on Pak-Afghan Highway from Karkhano Market to Torkham Border, the official informed.