As curfew relaxes in Swat, frightened people fleeing in large number

The frightened people fleeing from the district here intensified with the relaxation in curfew, while the officials have advised evacuating people using Shamozai route instead of the G.T. Road. Swat media center said that following the relaxation in curfew from 6.00 A.M. this morning to 1.00 P.M. in the noon, the flight of terrified of people stepped up, as the massive exodus of people leaving their hearths and homes for safer places was seen. Earlier, the officials had advised to evacuate the residents of Mingoras outskirts Qambar, Rahimabad, while Tehsil Kabals areas Damghar, Derai, Gunshal Colony and Ehsan Colony. The evacuating people have been advised to take the Tehsil Kabals Shamozai road instead of the G.T. Road. Swat media centre said that the vehicles entry into Swat during curfew break would remain banned completely, while for leaving the areas non-custom paid vehicles could also be used, but carrying out arms not allowed.

ePaper - Nawaiwaqt