A convoy of 130 vehicles, including five oil tankers, was ambushed by unidentified armed assailants in Kurram district on Monday. The convoy, which was traveling from Tall to Parachinar, came under attack near Char Khel in Lower Kurram.
The attackers opened fire on the convoy, halting the vehicles and looting supplies, including a truck carrying medicines. Police sources confirmed that Akram Khan, a driver from Peshawar, was injured in the incident and was transferred to Ali Zai Hospital for treatment.
Security forces responded to the attack, with gunfire also reported in the nearby Uchit and Dad Qamar areas. The district administration later confirmed that 113 vehicles reached their destination safely, while efforts were ongoing to secure the remaining vehicles. Officials warned that any attempts to disrupt peace would result in strict legal action.
Meanwhile, local authorities are continuing their efforts to enforce peace in the region by demolishing illegal bunkers, with 183 already dismantled.
The security situation in the area has led to the blockage of land routes since November 2024, which has caused shortages of essential goods, including food and petroleum products.
Local residents reported that petrol pump owners are charging arbitrary prices for petrol, with drivers restricted to purchasing only 5 to 10 liters at a time. According to Syed Ikhlaq Hussain, Chairman of the Upper Kurram Qabad Shah Khel, the price of petrol has increased from Rs1000 per liter two days ago to Rs1200 per liter as of last night.
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