Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Relief Department has completed a comprehensive survey of the villages affected by the recent deadly conflict in Kurram that had claimed the lives of more than 100 people from both groups. Now the peace agreement broke between both fighting groups.
The compensation process for the affected residents will commence shortly.
Additionally, to ensure the security of the main Kurram highway, the government has approved the recruitment of 400 police personnel. Two platoons of Frontier Corps (FC) will also be deployed to maintain law and order in the area.
Efforts to resolve conflict
According to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Advisor for Information, Barrister Saif, over 50 sessions of a grand jirga were held to find a sustainable resolution to the conflict. The jirga members worked with sincerity, and their efforts have yielded positive results. The commissioner, DIG, and the entire administration played a pivotal role in resolving the issue.
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Barrister Saif highlighted that the closure of the main highway was aimed at preventing further bloodshed. While the road closure posed significant challenges, the government remained fully aware of the difficulties faced by residents. In response, the Chief Minister dedicated his helicopter for emergency services, delivering approximately 15 tons of medicine to the region and providing aerial transport for over 700 individuals.
In addition to medical support, the Food Department supplied subsidized wheat flour to the area, and the Relief Department distributed non-food items to those in need. Barrister Saif emphasized that the Relief Department's survey of the affected villages has been completed, and the process of disbursing compensation will soon be underway.
Security Measures and Future Steps
To ensure lasting peace and security, the government has approved the recruitment of 400 police personnel, who will be stationed at newly established check posts along the main highway. Furthermore, two platoons of Frontier Corps will be deployed to bolster security efforts.
Barrister Saif also noted that the peace agreement has rendered the ongoing sit-ins unnecessary, as their primary demands—restoration of peace and reopening of the highway—have been met. The administration remains committed to maintaining order and addressing the needs of the region’s residents.
