Thursday, May 15, 2008, Jamadi-ul-Awwal 8, 1429    

Mehsud, NWFP Govt swap prisoners

Peshawar—After the success of dialogue between Taliban forces and Provincial government of ANP, prisoners from both sides have been freed.
Private Media reports said that on the first day of peace agreement between Baitullah Mehsud Leader of Taliban Tehrik and Provincial government both the parties entered into an agreement to free prisoners from both sides, Taliban freed 12 security personnel including six personnel of Pakistan Army as a sign of peace agreement.
These personnel include Captain Safdar, Captain Faisal, two Lance Naik, two soldiers, Havaldar Mansaf and Safdar (driver). Six FC men include Lance Naik, Zulfiqar, Lance Naik Bashir Hussain, Lance Naik Noor Alam, soldier Akbar, Kaleem and Naeem. On the other hand Provincial government has also released 32 militants and handed over them to the Tribal Jirga.—Online