PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur asserted on Monday that elements hindering peace in Kurram would be dealt with an iron fist by the provincial government and announced that head money was fixed on miscreants to bring stability to the region.
His statement came after miscreants continued spreading terror in the restive region by attacking aid convoys and government officials despite warring tribes signing a peace accord last month following deadly clashes which claimed several lives.
An attack was carried out in Upper Kurram three days ago after unidentified persons opened fire at Boshehra Assistant Commissioner Saeed Manan, leaving him wounded.
The incident was followed by multiple attacks on relief convoys heading towards affected areas of the region, however, security forces thwarted the bids by timely responses.
Speaking to media, CM Gandapur highlighted that serious steps have been taken by the provincial government to establish peace in Kurram. He admitted that miscreants were present in some areas.
“We have fixed head money on miscreants to eliminate the issue from its roots,” said the KP chief executive, adding that major issues were resolved via peace jirga in Kurram.
“There are many challenges, however, we are ready to face them,” said Gandapur. He added that the Kurram issue, which is over a hundred years old, has resurfaced from time to time.
He further said that bunkers [established by warring tribes] were being demolished every day which became a problem for peace establishment, whereas, four large consignments of ration have reached Kurram.
Meanwhile, tribal elders from Kurram held a jirga session in Peshawar, which was attended by representatives from rival tribes to discuss the implementation of the peace accord and other related matters.
The session was concluded in a positive environment with tribal elders from both tribes ensuring cooperation and holding more sessions for establishing lasting peace in the region. –Agencies
