130 dead as ceasefire brokered in Kurram
Men walk past a market closed by traders during a strike in Parachinar. Photo: AFP
As clashes between rival groups continued for 11 consecutive days in the Kurram tribal district, reports have emerged of a ceasefire between the warring tribespeople.
In the latest incidents, six more people were killed and eight injured, bringing the total death toll to 130, with 186 injured. Deputy Commissioner Kurram, Javedullah Mehsud, reported that police and security forces have been deployed in various areas of Lower Kurram to enforce a ceasefire, while efforts to negotiate peace in other regions were ongoing.
According to Express News, a ceasefire has been achieved, following which police and security forces were deployed in the area.
Deputy Commissioner Kurram Javed Mehsud stated that police and security forces have been stationed at various locations in Lower Kurram to enforce the ceasefire. Efforts to establish peace in other areas are also underway.
He further added that due to the unrest in Kurram, all routes, including the main Peshawar-Parachinar highway, remain closed. Transportation along the district's main roads and at the Pak-Afghan Kharlachi border is also suspended.
The road closures have caused severe shortages of fuel, food supplies, and medicine, worsening the situation for the local population.
Previously, the Kurram tribal district had been witnessing continuous clashes and gunfire for 11 days. In the most recent incidents, six more individuals lost their lives, and eight were injured. This has brought the total death toll to 130, with 186 people injured.
The DC emphasised that police and security forces remain deployed at critical locations in Lower Kurram to maintain order
The unrest has severely disrupted daily life, with all routes, including the main Peshawar-Parachinar highway, closed. Transportation along the district's main roads and at the Pak-Afghan Kharlachi border remains suspended.
The road closures have led to acute shortages of fuel, food, and medicine, exacerbating the crisis for local residents. Authorities are working to restore peace and reopen critical supply routes.