Attack on DC
\nK-P Information Adviser Barrister Saif vows to uphold peace in Kurram, deal with peace disruptors with an \u2018iron hand\u2019
\nNews Desk
\nPeshawar
\nFollowing an attack on the convoy of Kurram\u2019s Deputy Commissioner in Bagan, authorities have imposed Section 144 in the district, banning all types of gatherings.
\nAccording to a notification issued by the Additional Chief Secretary, restrictions are in place along the main road from Teri to Chappri as these measures aim to maintain law and order in the region.
\nOn Saturday, unidentified gunmen had opened fire in Bagan, injuring six people, including the Deputy Commissioner, three bystanders, one Frontier Corps member, and a police officer. The provincial government reiterated its commitment to addressing security threats and maintaining order in the area.
\nMoreover, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Information Adviser Barrister Dr Saif pledged to uphold peace in Kurram under the Grand Jirga agreement and deal with peace disruptors with an \u2018iron hand\u2019.
\nIn a statement, Dr Saif called the recent attack on the deputy commissioner a \u201cfailed and malicious attempt\u201d to sabotage peace. He urged the people of Kurram to remain vigilant against such elements and cooperate with the government to sustain lasting peace in the region.
\n\u201cThe chief minister has taken serious notice of the incident and directed authorities to bring the culprits to justice,\u201d Dr Saif said. He added that due to security concerns, a convoy was temporarily halted but would resume shortly after clearance.
\nIn a late-night emergency meeting chaired by K-P CM Ali Amin Gandapur, provincial officials declared the local community responsible for violating the Kurram peace agreement following the firing incident in Bagan. The officials resolved to register FIRs against those involved and ensure their immediate arrest.
\nMeanwhile, authorities identified the assailants responsible for the firing attack on Kurram\u2019s Deputy Commissioner, official sources confirmed on Sunday. Five suspects have been identified, with facilitators also reportedly involved in the attack. A case has been registered, and efforts are underway to arrest the culprits and pursue legal action, sources added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Attack on DC K-P Information Adviser Barrister Saif vows to uphold peace in Kurram, deal with peace disruptors with an \u2018iron hand\u2019 News Desk Peshawar Following an attack on the convoy of Kurram\u2019s Deputy Commissioner in Bagan, authorities have imposed Section 144 in the district, banning all types of gatherings. According to a notification issued […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":287699,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-453656","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n