INDIAN FRONTIER RAIDS.
"Knowing what the Indian north-west frontier tribes are, particularly those that roam about the territory between the Tochi aud the Kurram routes into Afghanistan, it would be more turprising (says The Englishman) if they kept tjuiet during these stirring times than if they followed their tribal instincts with more than usual vigour. Even before the war raiders from Khost gave us a good deal of trouble with their looting expeditions acioss the Durand line. Wars and rumours of war, and the knowledge that many British troops have been despatched to Europe have made them bolder, but there is still no sufficient reason to attach more than a tribal or frontier significance to their proceedings. . . . The present is not the time for a punitive expedition, but when we have more time on our hands we must see to it that the conditions and causes of these tribnl excesses are removed. They are not of recent origin, and they will continue after the present war unless steps are taken to mend matters. For the present, it may suffice to keep a strict watch over the border. "'
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Evening Post, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 144, 19 June 1915, Page 10
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187INDIAN FRONTIER RAIDS. Evening Post, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 144, 19 June 1915, Page 10
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