MINGORA: An anti-terrorism court here on Tuesday sentenced three terrorists including two Afghan nationals to 58 years collective imprisonment in two dif ferent cases.

According to a press release issued from the office of the district police office, the court presided over by Judge Mohammad Amin Kundi announced verdicts in two different cases, sentencing the three accused to imprisonment.

It said that the sentenced persons identified as Mohammad Karim, a resident of Hayatabad Mingora and Wahidullah and Hasan Khan alias Sajid of Jalalabad, Afghanistan were involved in terrorist activities in Swat.

They were arrested by Swat police on June 14, 2014 when they were allegedly planning a terrorist attack in Mingora. Hand grenades, weapons, army uniforms and important documents were recovered from their possession, the release said.

The court sentenced Mohammad Karim to 25years imprisonment in one case and 14 years in another case while Hasan Khan was awarded five years imprisonment and Wahidullah was awarded 14 years imprisonment.

TOY GUNS: The members of civil society and social and cultural activists have welcomed the decision of district administration to impose ban on the sale of toy guns for two months in Swat.

Deputy Commissioner Mahmood Aslam Wazir has imposed Section 144 on sale and purchase of toy weapons across the district for two months. `Legal action under Section 188 of criminal procedure code will be taken against the violators,` said a press release issued from his office.

The district administration has also banned firing in the air and one wheeling by youngsters on Chand Raat. It has also warned the shopkeepers against selling petrol in the shops.

`This step, taken by the district administration, was really needed. We have been asking all segments of society to play their role in imposing ban on toy guns. I appreciate the move of the deputy commissioner,` said Neelam Chattan, a youth activist, who has been leading Peace for New Generation Movement in the province.

Usman Ulasyar, chairman of Suvastu Arts and Culture Association, termed the decision a victory of progressive and peaceful people. `It is a victory of those children, who were constantly demanding of the authorities to impose ban on toy weapons,` he added.

Mr Ulasyar said that there must be a clear policy of the government to stop importing every kind of toy weapons. He added that complete ban on toy guns would bring a bright future for the young generation.

`Our children need creative gadgets and toys so that they can learn good and positive things for better future and peaceful society,` said Izhar Alam, a university student and youth activist.