K-P House suffered Rs30m damage after police raid: report

Damages at K-P House during Islamabad raid exceed Rs30m, with weapons, cash, and vehicles among key losses.

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A parliamentary report has estimated damages exceeding Rs30 million at Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) House in Islamabad following a police raid during a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest on October 5, 2024.

The raid, aimed at arresting K-P Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, resulted in extensive losses, including missing weapons, cash, and electronics.

The report, prepared by a 12-member committee led by Muneer Hussain Laghmani, detailed damages to property, vehicles, and personal belongings of the chief minister and his staff.

The findings are set to be presented in the KP Assembly.

Among the most significant losses were items belonging to the chief minister, valued at Rs3.5 million. These included an M4 rifle worth Rs2.5 million, an iPhone priced at Rs600,000, bulletproof jackets, and other personal effects.

Two vehicles sustained damages worth Rs 1 million.

The report further outlined that Rs4 million in weapons, Rs2 million in cash, and Rs4.5 million in mobile devices and power banks were unaccounted for.

Damage to guest rooms, CCTV systems, and other facilities was estimated at Rs 1 million, while repairs to doors, windows, and family quarters were calculated at Rs900,000.

During the raid, police also reportedly damaged office equipment, including laptops and communication devices. The parliamentary committee criticised the extent of the destruction and called for measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The October raid occurred amidst PTI protests over alleged political victimisation, with the police targeting K-P House to arrest CM Gandapur. The raid drew sharp criticism from opposition leaders, who accused the authorities of excessive force.

Terrorism rose after Imran Khan's ouster: K-P CM Gandapur

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has claimed that terrorist activities have intensified after the fall of Imran Khan-led government, Express News reported last Friday.

Imran Khan was ousted from the post of Prime Minister in April 2022 through a parliamentary vote of no-confidence.

Speaking to the media in Islamabad, CM Gandapur said that discussions with Afghanistan through a tribal jirga could help improve cross-border relations.

He urged the federal government to grant provincial leaders the authority to mediate talks, emphasising their readiness to involve local tribes to foster peace.

He criticised federal policies, attributing them to the rise in terrorism.

“Since Imran Khan's government ended, terrorist incidents have increased. Misguided policies have led to such outcomes,” he stated.

Discussing the Apex Committee meeting, the chief minister highlighted the need for clear action to recover missing persons and condemned the federal government for dismissing political grievances. He also called for a commission to probe the events of May 9.

CM Gandapur said security responsibilities in border regions fall on the federal government and military.

He noted that military operations in the merged tribal districts have failed to yield significant results, and alternative measures should be explored.

The chief minister reiterated his commitment to peace and vowed to continue efforts to counter terrorism.