Bajaur Scouts
| 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. The Scouts were previously the Bajaur Levies, and served in the Bajaur, Swat, and Dir tribal areas. 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.