A parliamentary report estimates that damage exceeded Rs 30 million at the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) House in Islamabad following a police raid during a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest on October 5, 2024.
The raid, aimed at arresting KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, led to heavy losses, including missing weapons, cash and electronics.
The report, prepared by a 12-member committee headed by Muneer Hussain Laghmani, details the damage to property, vehicles and personal belongings of the prime minister and his staff.
The results will be presented at the KP Assembly.
Among the biggest losses were items belonging to the prime minister, valued at Rs 3.5 million. These included an M4 rifle valued at Rs 2.5 million, an iPhone valued at Rs 600,000, bulletproof vests and other personal effects.
Two vehicles sustained damage worth Rs 1 million.
The report further highlighted that Rs 4 million worth of weapons, Rs 2 million worth of cash and Rs 4.5 million worth of mobile devices and power banks were missing.
Damage to guest rooms, CCTV systems and other facilities was estimated at Rs 1 million, while repairs to doors, windows and family homes were estimated at Rs 900,000.
During the raid, police also reportedly damaged office equipment, including laptops and communication devices. The parliamentary committee criticized the scale of the destruction and called for measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The October raid came amid PTI protests over alleged political victimization, with police targeting KP House to arrest CM Gandapur. The raid drew harsh criticism from opposition leaders, who accused authorities of excessive force.
Terrorism increased after Imran Khan’s ouster: KP CM Gandapur
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has claimed that terrorist activities have intensified after the fall of the Imran Khan-led government, Express News reported last Friday.
Imran Khan was ousted from the position of Prime Minister in April 2022 through a parliamentary vote of no confidence.
Speaking to the media in Islamabad, CM Gandapur said talks with Afghanistan through a tribal jirga could help improve cross-border relations.
He urged the federal government to give provincial leaders the authority to mediate the talks, emphasizing his willingness to engage local tribes to foster peace.
He criticized federal policies, attributing them to the rise of terrorism.
“Since Imran Khan’s rule ended, terrorist incidents have increased. Wrong policies have led to such results,” he stated.
Discussing the Apex Committee meeting, the Prime Minister highlighted the need for clear action to recover missing persons and condemned the federal government for dismissing political complaints. He also asked for a commission to investigate the events of May 9.
CM Gandapur said security responsibilities in the border regions lie with the federal government and the army.
He noted that military operations in the merged tribal districts have not achieved significant results and that alternative measures should be explored.
The Prime Minister reiterated his commitment to peace and promised to continue efforts to combat terrorism.
