On-the-ground reporting from Buner
… The strength of Taliban since their entering in the district via Kalil Kandow has increased many fold. It is visible as local Taliban are seen standing alert with sophisticated weapons on main roads in Pacha Bazar, Pir Baba mosque, Balookhan Ghundai, Jure, Torwarsak, Daggar, Zaga, Swari, Gokand, Gagra, Baba Jee Kandow, Ambela, Chamla, Durmai Kandow, Chinglai and Totalai. An estimated number of Taliban from other districts is more than two thousand while number of their local colleagues is up to 700. Their flow from adjacent Swat district via Karakar Pass is continuing. The district is virtually in control of Taliban as the district coordination officer Javeed Ahmed Khan, district police officer Abdur Rashed Khan and Assistant Coordination Officer Pervez Khan Yousafzai, had already left the district. …