PESHAWAR: The implementation of the Kohat Peace Accord is progressing in Kurram District, with authorities dismantling more bunkers in conflict-prone areas.
According to the district administration, an additional five bunkers in Balish Khel and Khar Kali (Lower Kurram) have been destroyed using explosives. So far, a total of 98 bunkers have been demolished in the region.
Authorities reported that 48 large bunkers were blown up with explosives, while 50 smaller bunkers — previously used in conflicts — were removed using heavy machinery. Additionally, a 1,725-foot-long trench has also been blocked.
The district administration confirmed that more than 120 bunkers belonging to rival factions have been dismantled across the district as part of the ongoing peace efforts.
After so many deliberations and weeks of discussions, a significant milestone for peace in Kurram was achieved today with the conclusion of a Grand Jirga held in Kohat as both parties involved in the negotiations signed a peace agreement, marking a crucial step toward stability in the region.
While announcing the development, KP government spokesperson Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif revealed that one of the warring parties had signed the peace agreement a few days ago, while the other side signed it today. Barrister Saif confirmed that both parties had agreed to surrender their weapons and demolish their bunkers.
He stated that the peace agreement would usher in a “new era of peace and development” for the district, emphasizing that calm and security would soon be restored in the once-restive region. –Agencies
