KP vows retaliation after attack forces 64-truck Kurram aid convoy to turn back to Hangu

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Parachinar: gunmen opened fire near the Lower Karam’s Ocht area, injuring a truck driver, when a rescue convoy of 64 vehicles traveled to the comedy region from the Thale Tehsil of Hangu, where a critical peace was hanging in balance. , Police told Monday.

After the attack, the convoy was diverted to Hangu as a precautionary measure. Investigation has been launched, and security measures have been intensified. The latest incident has tried to disrupt relief efforts during an uncertain peace in the crisis -affected region.

The government is sending the caravans carrying food and necessary supplies to ensure the availability of essential goods in the region, which is suffering from a long wave of tribal violence.

Reacting to the incident, Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif said in a statement about KP Chief Minister’s adviser information that the provincial cabinet strongly condemned the attack, while the government for restoring peace in the region. Emphasizing the covenant.

“The KP Chief Minister has directed the authorities to take stern action against the miscreants responsible for harassing peace,” Barrister Saif added.

Expressing his commitment that the provincial government would not allow anyone to sabotage an unstable ceasefire, the adviser emphasized that some elements were trying to destabilize the region.

“Through a great jirga, agreements between conflicting parties have reached, and efforts are underway to rebuild confidence,” said Barrister Saif. Moving fast.

The adviser emphasized that these measures are important for the region’s long -term stability and the protection of its people.

The Karam has been subjected to violence for decades, but in November last year, when two separate convoys were ambushed under the ambush of two separate convoys traveling under police escorts, he was attacked by more than 150. The people were killed.

Due to the long road closure and unrest, the complete suspension of movement in Kram and from it cut off the district from the outside world, which causes severe food and medicines, resulting in a severe reduction. There are alleged additional deaths.

Conflicting parties eventually agreed on a ceasefire under the government and military broken peace agreement, which ordered all weapons to surrender and remove the bunkers under the orders of the KP Apex Committee.

However, despite the peace deal, there have been repeated attacks on convoys and vehicles, including a target attack on Deputy Commissioner Javedullah Masood and Assistant Commissioner Saeed Mana Boshara.

Last month, the terrorists ambushed a convoy of 35 vehicles set to reuse local traders in the comedy area with rice, flour, cooking oil and essential medicines, killing at least 8 people. It was claimed, including security personnel, drivers and civilians. Six attackers were killed as a result of retaliation by security forces.

Establish KP Government 120 Posts to ensure security

A meeting of the provincial cabinet chaired by KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandpur was informed that 120 security posts will be set up on Karam Road. Security posts will be provided worth Rs 764 million.

The meeting to review the implementation of government decisions for lasting peace in the Holy Prophet approved the recruitment of 407 personnel for security posts.

Officials told the cabinet that since October, 189 people have lost their lives due to violence in Karam. Efforts were underway to enforce the terms of the peace agreement for normal restoration.

The cabinet was told that a new convoy consisting of 718 vehicles has so far been sent to ensure the availability of necessary goods.

In addition, under the direction of the Chief Minister, the provincial government launched a helicopter service for the workers, which made 153 flights and provided air transport to 4,000 people. So far, 19,000 kilograms of medicines have also been provided.

As part of the safety measures, the bunkers continue to be eliminated. With one deadline set for March to complete the operation, a total of 151 bunkers have been removed.

The cabinet was also briefed on the rehabilitation of the damaged Bagh Bazaar, which is estimated to be estimated for reconstruction of Rs 480 million.

In addition, KP Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah assured that all provisions of the peace agreement would be fully implemented.

Talking to Geo News, he emphasized that maintaining peace in Kurram is the government’s top priority.

He said a comprehensive plan is being done to establish lasting peace in the region. He also warned that along with disturbing peace, his supporters would be brought to justice.

Shah highlighted that peace in the Holy Prophet was in the interest of all communities and the miscreants try to increase public suffering. He called on the tribal people not to allow terrorists to use their land and demanded that they help law enforcement agencies to ensure security.

Karam traders demand compensation for losses

For the past four and a half months, more than 100 villages were under siege in the upper and lower parts of Parachinar, Boshara, the Karam, leaving residents without access to food and medical care.

Despite efforts to restore peace, Prachinar residents have expressed concern over severe shortage of fuel, gas and medicine.

According to reports, shopkeepers and traders have previously protested in Lower Karam to demand compensation for the losses during the crisis and violence in the Bagan area.

Demonstrators warned that if the affected shopkeepers were not provided compensation, they would stop the long parachute road for vehicle traffic.

Meanwhile, due to a road closure in the district, the petrol black market was being sold for 1,200 to 1,500 per liter, forcing residents to hiking.