Police and other law enforcement agencies have launched a comprehensive search and clearance operation in the border areas between Swat and Dir, particularly in the Kalagay and Jakar Baba areas of Tehsil Kabal, with the cooperation and support of local residents.
According to security officials, the operation was initiated following reports and security concerns regarding the possible presence of hostile elements in the region. Law enforcement personnel are conducting detailed searches across mountainous areas as part of efforts to ensure the safety and security of local communities.
Sources stated that clearance activities are currently underway, with security personnel carefully inspecting the surrounding areas and monitoring key locations to prevent any potential threat from emerging.
The search operation covers areas extending from Kalagay toward the Dir border, where security teams are carrying out systematic checks and surveillance activities. Officials have emphasized that the operation is focused on maintaining peace, strengthening security arrangements, and ensuring that no hostile elements are able to establish a presence in the area.
The operation was launched after claims circulated on social media regarding the alleged presence of armed individuals in the Kalagay area. Following these reports, police and other law enforcement agencies moved swiftly to verify the information and initiated search and clearance activities as a precautionary security measure.
Security officials have highlighted the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies and local communities in maintaining stability and addressing security challenges. Residents are assisting authorities by providing relevant information and supporting efforts aimed at protecting the region.
Officials stated that community cooperation plays a vital role in identifying suspicious activities and ensuring timely action against any potential threats.
Security authorities have reaffirmed that all necessary measures are being taken to preserve law and order in the region. They stated that security forces remain fully prepared to respond to any challenge and will continue operations whenever required to safeguard the lives and property of citizens.
Officials further emphasized that no hostile elements will be allowed to gain a foothold in the area and that continued monitoring and security measures will remain in place until the situation is fully assessed.
The ongoing search and clearance operation reflects the continued efforts of law enforcement institutions to maintain stability, protect communities, and ensure lasting peace across the Swat–Dir border region.
