The Additional District and Sessions Judge of Shangla, Muhammad Khan Yousafzai, has sentenced the accused, Amani Room w/o Nushirawan, resident of Snila Puran, to 25 years of imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 2 lac. The accused was found guilty in case No. 221, dated 05/10/2024, registered at Aloch Police Station under sections 376 PPC and 53 CPA. The court delivered the detailed verdict on Friday. The verdict was welcomed by various circles, who praised it as a triumph of justice.
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Aftab Hussain
SHANGLA: District Resolution Council Shangla Successfully Resolves Minor Disputes
The District Resolution Council (DRC) in Shangla has been successfully resolving minor disputes through amicable settlements and mutual consent, significantly reducing the burden on the police and judiciary.
Chairman of the DRC Shangla, Baharuddin, a retired DSP, stated this while presenting the council’s review report. He praised the performance of DRC members, saying they have done a commendable job in resolving disputes through dialogue and mutual consent.
The DRCs were established to provide speedy justice, taking into account the traditional norms and customs of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Baharuddin appealed to the public to approach the DRC for resolving disputes and complaints, as its members, mostly retired officials, are experienced and work without remuneration.
The DRC has reduced the burden on police and courts by 30%, resolving cases that could have led to bloodshed. Baharuddin thanked the current DPO, Shah Hassan Khan, and the police staff for their cooperation with the DRC.
The council provides an easily accessible platform for resolving disputes, and its decisions are lasting as they are made with the consent of both parties. The public can trust the DRC and benefit from its services, as it works tirelessly for the public’s benefit without expecting any compensation.
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Aftab Hussain
SHANGLA: Shangla Faces Prolonged Power Outages, Residents Demand Relief
Shangla is experiencing severe power outages lasting over 16 hours, with durations extending up to 20 hours during rainfall. The prolonged outages are disrupting daily life, causing hardships for residents, and affecting government and private offices.
The people of Shangla are demanding the establishment of powerhouses on local streams to meet the region’s electricity needs. They accuse WAPDA of discriminatory treatment, citing two years of prolonged power outages that have made life unbearable.
Despite generating 72 megawatts of electricity from the Khan Khwar Dam and 12-13 megawatts from the Kroraha Hydropower Project, Shangla residents are struggling to access electricity. The region only requires 7 megawatts of electricity, but the power outages and load shedding have become unbearable.
The Shangla Election Committee is urged to play an active role in ensuring the region receives its rightful share of electricity and to unite all political parties in this effort. The people of Shangla are no longer willing to tolerate this situation and demand immediate action to resolve the power crisis.
