KURRAM: Tribal clashes in Kurram district have entered their sixth day, with the death toll rising to 102 and over 130 others injured, according to local police and hospital sources. The violence has been marked by heavy gunfire and attacks on convoys, escalating the already tense situation in the region.
Hospital officials confirmed two more deaths on Wednesday, including one individual who succumbed to injuries sustained in a convoy ambush. The incident, which resulted in 52 deaths, continues to be one of the deadliest during the ongoing conflict.
As the violence persists, authorities have imposed a temporary shutdown of mobile and internet services in the district, while schools and educational institutions remain closed. In addition, traffic along the main highway and the Pak-Afghan Kharlachi border has been halted to ensure security.
In response to the growing unrest, a jirga (tribal council) was held at the Commissioner House in Kohat, with tribal elders and senior government officials, including the Chief Secretary and the Inspector General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police, in attendance. The jirga discussed potential solutions for halting the fighting and restoring peace.
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During the meeting, the Kohat commissioner announced plans for a larger divisional jirga to travel to Parachinar to further mediate between the conflicting tribes. The Chief Secretary urged both sides to engage in peacebuilding efforts, calling for an immediate ceasefire and the restoration of stability in the region.
The violence in Kurram continues to pose a serious challenge to the authorities, with efforts to mediate and de-escalate the situation ongoing. The hope is that these diplomatic interventions will bring an end to the bloodshed and help restore order in the district.
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