32 suspects arrested, one killed in connection with attacks on schools in Gilgit Baltistan
The security forces have continued crackdown in the area as a list of extremists has been handed over to a grand jirga for further procedure.
However, Darail and Tangir have been opened for traffic after proper search operation.
Earlier on Sunday, at least one terrorist was killed while a policeman embraced martyrdom during an operation against militants who torched the schools in Chilas.
Security personnel said that terrorists opened fire on the officers retaliating to which, one suspect identified as Shafiq was killed.
Shafiq had no known association with any organised militant or terrorist outfits, but is referred to as a "militant" and "militant commander" by police officials. He was one of the suspects behind the attacks targeting those schools in the Diamer district.
On Thursday night, unidentified assailants burned down at least 12 schools in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Diamer district and fled, causing panic among residents.
The police launched a raid and arrested 16 suspects, registering six cases against unknown men in the incident.
Police sources added that a civilian was injured in an exchange of fire between police and the 'militants'. At least three to four others were also injured during the operations.
DIG Nafees said a heavy contingent of security forces had been deployed in Darel, and that the search operation would continue in Diamer until "terrorism was eliminated".
GB Information Minister Shams Mir said that a team of forensic experts from Islamabad had arrived in GB to investigate the arson attacks. Mir said that the experts are part of a joint investigation team constituted to probe the incidents and track down those responsible.
Afterwards, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar took suo motu notice of the mishap and summoned report from GB government and interior secretary.
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