LOWER DIR, October 12, 2026 — Leaders of several political parties in Lower Dir have joined forces to raise concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in the district, demanding the immediate arrest of suspects involved in the killing of two brothers in Maidan and the alleged robbery of Rs120 million.
The political leaders called on the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, district administration and police to recover the reportedly looted money, bring the perpetrators to justice and take effective measures to protect the lives and property of citizens.
An all-parties conference was held at the District Press Club in Timergara under the auspices of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) Lower Dir and chaired by District Ameer Sirajuddin. Representatives of various political parties attended the meeting and expressed concern over the reported increase in robberies and killings across the district.
Participants said repeated criminal incidents had heightened insecurity among residents and called for immediate and practical measures to restore public confidence.
Addressing a press conference following the meeting, JUI District Ameer Sirajuddin, Jamaat-e-Islami leader Maulana Asadullah Khan, Awami National Party leader Haji Bahadur Khan, PML-N District President Malik Farooq Iqbal, former provincial finance minister Muzaffar Syed Advocate and JUI District General Secretary Maulana Muhammad Huzaifa were among those who called for stronger action against criminal elements.
Other participants included Maulana Muhammad Nabi Shah, Haji Syed Naik Muhammad Bacha, Haji Naseem Shah, Timergara Bazaar President Haji Anwaruddin and several political and social figures.
The speakers condemned the killing of the two brothers in Maidan and the reported robbery, during which a driver was also seriously injured. According to the account presented at the conference, the suspects escaped after allegedly taking approximately Rs120 million.
The leaders also referred to a previous robbery in Odigram involving a substantial amount of money. They raised concerns over the killing of businessman Haji Gul Saeed, who was reportedly murdered in his village while returning home after Maghrib prayers, and demanded progress in the investigation and the arrest of those responsible.
Questioning the effectiveness of existing security measures, the participants said protecting citizens’ lives and property was a fundamental responsibility of the state and law enforcement agencies.
They urged authorities to strengthen police patrols, establish effective checkpoints and improve surveillance throughout the district. They also called for impartial investigations and indiscriminate legal action against anyone found involved in criminal activities.
The conference demanded that suspects in the Maidan incident be arrested following a transparent investigation, the allegedly stolen money recovered and the accused presented before the courts in accordance with the law.
The participants further called for accountability if any police officer or official was found negligent in performing official duties. They also urged authorities to keep the public informed about progress in the investigations.
Emphasising citizens’ constitutional rights to life, security, dignity and property, the political representatives called on the government and relevant institutions to fulfil their responsibilities and take practical steps to restore peace.
The leaders concluded by pledging to continue their joint efforts to combat crime, promote peace and safeguard the public, setting aside their political differences.