The relief survey has been completed and the compensation process will begin soon

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Relief Department has completed a comprehensive survey of villages affected by the recent deadly conflict in Kurram that claimed the lives of over 100 people from both groups. Now the peace agreement between both combatant groups has been broken.

The compensation process for affected residents will begin shortly.

Also, to ensure the security of Kurram main road, the government approved the hiring of 400 police officers. Two platoons of Frontier Corps (FC) will also be deployed to maintain law and order in the area.

Efforts to resolve conflicts

According to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Advisor Barrister Saif, more than 50 sessions of a grand jirga were held to find a sustainable solution to the conflict. The members of the jirga worked sincerely and their efforts have yielded positive results. The commissioner, the DIG and the entire administration played a vital role in resolving the issue.

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Lawyer Saif stressed that the closure of the main road 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 to emergency services, delivering approximately 15 tonnes of medicines to the region and providing air transport to more than 700 people.

In addition to medical support, the Food Department supplied subsidized wheat flour to the area and the Relief Department distributed non-food items to the needy. Advocate Saif highlighted that the survey of the affected villages by the Relief Department has been completed and the process of disbursing compensation will begin soon.

Safety measures and future steps

To ensure lasting peace and security, the government has approved the recruitment of 400 police officers, who will be stationed at newly established checkpoints along the main highway. Additionally, two Frontier Corps platoons will be deployed to reinforce security efforts.

Barrister Saif also pointed out that the peace agreement has made the ongoing sit-ins unnecessary as their main 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.