Bajaur Scouts
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| Bajaur Scouts | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1866 - present |
| Country |  British Raj 1866-1948 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.
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