GHALANAI: The security forces defused two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted by unknown miscreants in Safi tehsil of Mohmand Agency on Wednesday.

Officials told Dawn that local people informed the security forces after detecting the IEDs in Sheikh Baba Gulono area of Safi tehsil.

The security personnel reached the spot, cordoned off the area and called the bomb disposal squad from the FC camp. Later, the IEDs were defused safely.

The troops also launched a search operation in the area to track down those involvedin planting of the explosive devices.

TEACHERS PROTEST: Teachers of government schools in Mohmand Agency boycotted classes to demand upgradation of their posts.

Teachers in Ghalanal said that they had started the boycott to press the authorities for acceptance of their demand. They said that if their demand was not fulfilled, they would hold a demonstration outside the Governor`s House in Peshawar.

They also announced to continue the protest till acceptance of their demand.Correspondent