Objectives achieved in Hangu: ISPR

However, curfew is still in place in Doaba area of the district and the central hotel and Parachinar road is closed for traffic.

Meanwhile, a jirga in district Hangu has warned the local people against helping Taliban and said Rs 2,000,000 fine will be imposed on those who help or give shelter to Taliban.

A local jirga was held in Karbogha area of the district, which was attended by local elders, Ulema and public representatives.

Hafiz Sultan, naib nazim of Karbogha Union Council, while talking to BBC said the jirga unanimously decided that any miscreants or wanted men to the government would not be allowed in the area nor would they be helped.

“The violators of the decisions will be fined Rs 2,000,000”, he said.