KOHAT Unidentified miscreants desecrated the centuries-old shrine of Pir Baba, popularly known as Bado Baba, during the night in the mountainous area of Marchongi in Kohat district, police officials said on Tuesday. They said that the miscreants, who are allegedly on the prowl for laying hands on antiques in the area, dug up the grave of Bado Baba. The police have registered a case against the unknown culprits. Bado Baba shrine is some 700 years old and people from far off areas go there for prayers.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
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A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
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Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
