Nearly 253 bunkers destroyed in Kurram under peace agreement

Authorities in Kurram district have ramped up efforts to demolish bunkers belonging to rival factions, with 253 structures already dismantled as part of an ongoing peace enforcement initiative, Express News reported on Sunday.

According to district officials, the operation is being carried out under the Kohat peace agreement to ensure lasting stability in the region.

So far, 117 bunkers have been removed in Lower Kurram, while 136 have been destroyed in Upper Kurram. Officials confirmed that the process will continue until all illegal structures are removed.

Deputy Commissioner Kurram reaffirmed that strict implementation of the Kohat peace accord remains a priority, emphasising that all necessary steps will be taken to maintain order in the district.

Moreover, as the search-and-strike operation continues in Kurram, security forces have arrested 57 terrorists and recovered looted goods along with a large cache of weapons.

According to Kohat RPO Abbas Majeed Marwat, the arrested individuals were involved in an attack on a convoy carrying essential food supplies.

Meanwhile, authorities have intensified efforts to collect weapons from local residents in Mandori, Ochat and Charkhel.

Under the Kurram peace agreement, weapons from both the conflicting sides were to be surrendered. Initially, unlicenced arms were collected from Bagan and surrounding areas.