Following the attack on Deputy Commissioner Kurram’s convoy in Bagan, authorities have imposed Section 144 in the district, which bans all types of gatherings, Express News reported on Sunday.
According to a notification issued by the Additional Chief Secretary, the restrictions are in place along the main highway from Teri to Chappi as the measures are aimed at maintaining law and order in the region.
Unidentified gunmen opened fire in Bagan on Saturday, injuring six people, including a deputy commissioner, three bystanders, one member of the Border Force and a policeman. The provincial government reiterated its commitment to address security threats and maintain law and order in the area.
In addition, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Information Adviser Barrister Dr Saif pledged to uphold peace in Kurram as per the Grand Jirga agreement and deal with the disturbers of peace with an “iron hand”.
Dr. In a statement, 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 chief minister has taken 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, the convoy was temporarily halted but would resume shortly after the release.
In a late-night emergency meeting presided over by K-P CM Ali Amin Gandapur, provincial officials held the local community responsible for violating the Kurram Peace Accord following the Bagan firing incident. Officials have decided to register an FIR against those involved and ensure their immediate arrest.
Meanwhile, authorities have identified the assailants responsible for the shooting attack on Kurram’s Deputy Commissioner, official sources confirmed on Sunday. Five suspects have been identified, with facilitators also allegedly involved in the attack. A case has been registered and efforts are on to arrest the culprits and initiate legal proceedings, sources added.
