Convoy with essential supplies attacked in Kurram

A convoy of vehicles heading to Parachinar came under attack once again, resulting in the martyrdom of one soldier and injuries to four others. In a retaliatory operation, security forces killed six militants.

The convoy, consisting of 35 vehicles, was en route to Parachinar when unidentified assailants opened fire, causing the convoy to halt. The attack occurred in the Kurram district, Express News reported.

According to the district administration of Kurram, one security personnel was martyred, and four others were wounded in the attack. Three vehicles in the convoy were damaged, and six militants were killed, with around ten others reported wounded.

Following the attack, the convoy was redirected to the town of Tal, and security forces took control of the area. Local administration and military officers arrived at the scene to assess the damage. 

This was the third convoy travelling to Kurram, with two previous convoys having already gone without incident. However, this convoy came under attack.

A few weeks ago, a firing attack on official vehicles in the province left the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Kurram district, Javed Allah Mehsud, injured.

The incident occurred in the Baggan area when unknown assailants opened fire on government vehicles.

According to initial reports, the deputy commissioner sustained injuries and was immediately rushed to the Lower Ali Zai hospital. A police officer also suffered injuries in the attack.

Local authorities have confirmed that the DC is in stable condition, and arrangements are underway to transfer him to Peshawar via helicopter for further treatment.

Meanwhile, the process of demolishing/dismantling bunkers began on Monday. According to the peace agreement, all bunkers will be dismantled by February.

Many locals will be hoping that this exercise can restore lasting peace to a region where violent clashes have resulted in hundreds of lives being lost over the last few months.

The government has signed a peace agreement between the two parties in the Kurram district to establish law and order. The agreement includes the demolition of all bunkers in the region.