PESHAWAR: The elders of the Musakhel tribe in Mohmand district on Monday threatened to stage a sit-in in Islamabad if their land was leased out to non-locals. Speaking at a news conference, Malik Habibur Rahman and others said that some non-locals were trying to take out a lease of their land after the merger of the ex-Fata into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He said the district administration and some elected people were also involved in this act.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
Nasir praised role of Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, who controlled situation with tolerance
A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
Police said booked leaders and BYC workers gathered at main Turbat Chowk
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Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
