SHARAN (Pajhwok): Civilian houses should be searched in the presence of local tribal elders, residents of the Birmal district of southeastern Paktika province have demanded.
Hundreds of tribal elders made the demand during a meeting with the provincial police chief, days after a number of houses were searched in the Tanda Marghi area of the district.
Malak Pir Mohammad, an Ahmadzai Wazir tribal chieftain, suggested any house search must be based on accurate information and conducted in the presence of the village head or the prayer leader.
He alleged in most cases informers . . .
