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| Bajaur Scouts | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1866 |
| Country |  British India 1866-1947 Pakistan 1947-Present |
| Branch | Civil Armed Forces |
| Type | Paramilitary |
| Role | Border patrol Counterterrorism Counterinsurgency Special operations |
| Size | 7 Wings |
| Part of | Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (North) |
| Regimental centre | Khar, Bajaur |
| Commanders | |
| Commandant | Colonel Waqas Shoaib Jan |
The Bajaur Scouts is a paramilitary regiment of the Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (North) of Pakistan, recruited locally in Bajaur District and officered by regular Pakistan Army officers.[1][2] The Scouts were previously the Bajaur Levies, and served in the Bajaur, Swat, and Dir tribal areas.[3] The force was formed in April 1961 from several units of the Khyber Rifles and Chitral Scouts. In the early 21st century, the Scouts have been involved in anti-drugs operations. In 2011-2012, the unit received a number of drug testing kits to assist in their work against drug smuggling.[4]
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