A convoy of vehicles heading towards Parachinar was again attacked, resulting in the death of one soldier and injuries to four others. In a retaliatory operation, security forces killed six militants.
The convoy, comprising 35 vehicles, was heading towards Parachinar when unidentified assailants opened fire, causing the convoy to stop. The attack occurred in Kurram district, Express News reported.
According to the Kurram district administration, one security personnel was killed and four others injured in the attack. Three vehicles in the convoy were damaged, six militants were killed and ten others were injured.
After the attack, the convoy was diverted to the town of Tal and security forces took control of the area. Officials from the local administration and the army arrived at the scene to assess the damage.
This was the third convoy traveling to Kurram, and two previous convoys had already traveled without incident. However, this convoy was attacked.
A few weeks ago, a firing attack on official vehicles in the province left Kurram District Deputy Commissioner (DC) Javed Allah Mehsud injured.
The incident occurred in Baggan area when unknown assailants opened fire on government vehicles.
According to initial reports, the deputy commissioner sustained injuries and was immediately rushed to Lower Ali Zai Hospital. A police officer was also injured in the attack.
Local authorities have confirmed that the DC is in a stable condition and arrangements are being made to transfer him to Peshawar by helicopter for further treatment.
Meanwhile, the bunker demolition/dismantling process began on Monday. According to the peace agreement, all bunkers will be dismantled in February.
Many locals hope this exercise can restore lasting peace to a region where violent clashes have led to the loss of hundreds of lives in recent months.
The government has signed a peace agreement between the two parties in Kurram district to establish law and order. The agreement includes the demolition of all bunkers in the region.
