Following an attack on Kurram deputy commissioner’s convoy in Bagan, authorities imposed Section 144 in the district, which prohibits all types of gatherings, Express News reported on Sunday.
According to a notification issued by the additional chief secretary, restrictions are in place along the main road from Teri to Chappri as these measures are aimed at maintaining law and order in the region.
On Saturday, unidentified gunmen opened fire in Bagan, wounding six people, including the deputy commissioner, three bystanders, a Border Corps member and a police officer. The provincial government reiterated its commitment to addressing security threats and maintaining order in the area.
Furthermore, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Information Advisor Dr Saif pledged to uphold peace in Kurram under the Great Jirga agreement and deal with disturbers of peace with an “iron fist”.
In a statement, Dr Saif termed the recent attack on the deputy commissioner as a “failed and malicious attempt” to sabotage peace. He urged the people of Kurram to remain vigilant against such elements and cooperate with the government to maintain lasting peace in the region.
“The Prime Minister took serious note of the incident and directed the authorities to bring the culprits to justice,” Dr Saif said. He added that due to security concerns, a convoy was temporarily stopped but would resume shortly after clearance.
In a late-night emergency meeting chaired by KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur, provincial officials held the local community responsible for violating the Kurram peace agreement following the Bagan shooting incident. The officials resolved to register FIR against those involved and ensure their immediate arrest.
Meanwhile, authorities have identified the assailants responsible for the shooting attack against the Kurram deputy commissioner, official sources confirmed on Sunday. Five suspects have been identified and facilitators were also reportedly involved in the attack. A case has been registered and efforts are on to arrest the culprits and take legal action, sources added.
