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Another suspect in Kohistan scam held in Swat

SWAT: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Wednesday arrested another suspect in connection with the Rs40 billion Kohistan scandal during a raid in Swat.

According to SHO Charbagh police station, Nisaruddin, a NAB team arrived in Swat the other day and, in coordination with Charbagh police, raided a house in Dakorak. The team arrested the wanted suspect, Sohabuddin, a resident of Pattan, Kohistan, who was currently residing in Landakai, Dakorak, Charbagh. The suspect was shifted to Peshawar.

According to NAB investigations, the suspect was allegedly involved in the Kohistan scandal.

Meanwhile, a nine-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted and subsequently killed in Kuz Kaly area of Matta on Wednesday.

According to police, the nine-year-old girl was allegedly taken to a neighbouring house by an accused, Sultan Mohammad, under the pretext of an excuse. Police said the suspect assaulted the girl and then shot her dead.

The police arrested the suspect and launched an investigation into the incident.