Rallies and Jirgas held in Kurram and Mohamand against the “resurgence” of terrorists
The residents of Kurram tribal district organized another peace walk in Sadda town against militancy in which people belonging to all walks of life, people from all sects and tribes participated.
The marchers, carrying white flags, passed through different roads and bazaars of the town.
Earlier, residents of central Kurram had organized a peace walk from Parachamkani to Parachinar which was led by Mir Afzal Khan Turi, Rafeeullah Chamkani and Tufail Shaheen.
Addressing the participants, they said Kurram valley needed peace and stability.
They said the people of Kurram would no more tolerate the presence of miscreants in their area. They said six personnel of law enforcement agencies had been martyred or wounded in acts of terrorism during the last two weeks.
“A large number of families had vacated their homes due to lawlessness,” They said.
Separately, members of a jirga in Safi tehsil of Mohmand district announced a sit-in outside of Mohmand Rifles gate, against worsening law and order, targeted killing, extortion, and enforced disappearances.
The peace march will start from Safi and reach district headquarters, Ghalanai, where the participants would stage a sit-in.
The jirga has requested all the elders, political and religious leaders, and students to participate in the protest.
Rallies and Jirgas held in Kurram and Mohamand against the “resurgence” of terrorists
Safi Grand Amn Jirga leader Malik Zahid Khan Safi told media persons that the sit-in would be held against extortion, targeted killing, and enforced disappearances of tribesmen.
He demanded of the government to ensure immediate recovery of the missing persons.
