Bagh festival in Tirah valley ends
Bagh Aman Mela, jointly organised by district administration, Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps North, in the picturesque Tirah valley of Khyber tribal district concluded on Thursday.
The valley, which was once considered the epicentre of terrorism, has now returned to complete normalcy due to the sacrifices and efforts of Pakistan Army and local people.
Repatriation of TDPs is underway and families are returning back to their villages to start their lives anew.
On this occasion, the bike rides of the Pakistan Army Military Police also demonstrated their skills. Khattak dance and other regional dances were also performed at the festival. Cadet College Warsak students also showed the essence of gymnastics and equestrian at the festival.
The highlight of the Bagh Aman Mela was paragliding, power gliding and free fall jump. Personnel of Pakistan Army Physical Training School Abbottabad performed paragliding and power gliding.
While the commandos of Pakistan Army Special Services Group performed a beautiful free fall. Spectators, especially tribal youth and children, applauded the tremendous landing of the SSG commandos.
A large number of people from other tribal districts of the province also attended the festival.
Also in attendance were Senior Civil and Military Officials, tribal elders, area residents, children and other guests.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 27th, 2022.