Taking cognizance of firing incidents on an aid caravan in District Kurram, the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to vacate four villages to conduct a search operation.
In a high-level meeting held on Tuesday, it was decided to evacuate the four villages of Ocht, Mandori, Dadkamar, and Bagan to launch a crackdown against unscrupulous elements.
The decision of vacating the villages was taken to ensure the safety and security of people's lives and property. Additionally, individuals involved in subversive activities against the state will be enlisted in the fourth schedule.
In addition, it was also decided to announce head money for individuals and masterminds responsible for creating law and order disturbances in District Kurram.
Following the firing incidents, the distribution of financial aid to residents has been temporarily halted. The meeting also decided to continue its drive to dismantle bunkers in Kurram in a bid to keep the area free of weapons, in accordance with the peace agreement.
Death penalty for drug peddlers
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government on Tuesday introduced an amendment to the KP Control of Narcotics Substances Act in the provincial assembly, proposing severe punishments for drug-related activities in educational institutions.
According to the proposed amendment, individuals involved in selling, purchasing, or smuggling drugs in educational institutions will face strict legal consequences.
The draft law states that possession of more than four kilograms of heroin will result in life imprisonment, while possession of over six kilograms may lead to life imprisonment or death penalty.
Similarly, possession of more than five kilograms of cocaine will carry the same penalties.
Punishments have also been defined for recreational drugs. Those caught with 10 to 20 kilograms of such substances could face 14 years in prison, while possession of over 20 kilograms may lead to life imprisonment and a fine of Rs200,000.
Additionally, the law outlines penalties for other drugs such as opium, hashish, poppy, and hashish oil.
This amendment aims to strengthen the crackdown on drugs in the province and prevent their use and trade within educational institutions, ensuring a safer environment for students.
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