Rawalpindi: Lieutenant General Hassan Azhar Hayat, Corps Commander Peshawar visited Swat and met tribal elders and notables of Malakand, Buner, Shangla and Mardan, the military’s media affairs wing said on Saturday.
According to a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations, the Corps Commander appreciated local elders for their all out and unflinching support to Security Forces during war against terrorism, particularly during Swat Operations. The Swift and unparalleled successes in Swat against terrorists were only possible because people fought shoulder to shoulder with security forces.
After successful completion of operations and return of normalcy the peaceful transition was ensured to civil administration and LEAs. Army will do everything possible to ensure that no one takes law in his own hands disturbing the hard earned peace and economic activities vital for livelihood of local population. The Tribal elders showed complete confidence and assured that they will fully support Security Forces and other LEAs.