K-P CM Gandapur urges federal to deploy FC platoons to ensure peace in tribal areas

Ali Amin directed security personnel to deal with those disrupting peace as they would with terrorists

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has urged the federal government to deploy Frontier Corps (FC) platoons in tribal areas to support efforts aimed at restoring peace, despite political differences between federal and provincial administrations.

Speaking at a grand jirga in Kohat on the Kurram issue, Gandapur directed security personnel to deal with those disrupting peace as they would with terrorists. “Whoever disturbs the peace will face the same fate as terrorists,” he said.

He noted that the military, police, and local administration are working together for lasting stability. “All bunkers in the area must be dismantled without discrimination,” Gandapur added, highlighting the provincial government’s commitment to sustaining harmony.

Calling on local leaders to play their role in reducing animosity between factions, he said, “The local community should identify individuals causing unrest, and elders must work to end the atmosphere of hatred.”

The Chief Minister also stressed the need to collect heavy weaponry from residents and temporarily seize arms held by border communities.

“Those who raise weapons will be deemed terrorists. The fate of terrorists is hell,” he remarked.

He assured the jirga that funds would be prioritised for the dignified resettlement of temporarily displaced persons, with the provincial government committed to ensuring their return.

The jirga will remain in session until peace is fully restored, and the provincial government pledged full support for its efforts.