Bajaur Scouts

Bajaur Scouts
Active 1866 - present
Country British Raj British Raj 1866-1948
Pakistan Pakistan 1948-Present
Allegiance Pakistan
Branch British Indian Army
Frontier Corps
Type Militia/Paramilitary
Role Light Infantry
Internal Security
Scouts and Guides
Size 5 Battalions
Regimental Centre Bajaur, Baluchistan

The Bajaur Scouts are a paramilitary unit of Pakistan's Frontier Corps, recruited locally in Bajaur Agency and officered by regular Pakistan Army officers.[1] The Scouts were previously the Bajaur Levies, and served in the Bajaur, Swat, and Dir tribal areas.[2] The unit came into formation in April 1961.

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopaedia of Afghanistan P. Bajpai, S. Ram - 2002 - 2159 pages
  2. ↑ Military Historical Society (Great Britain) (25 Aug 2008). The Bulletin, Volume 47, Issue 185 - Volume 48, Issue 192. the University of Virginia: The Society., 1996.
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