Pakistan: Kurram deputy commissioner injured in firing as ceasefire fails

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Despite a ceasefire deal meant to bring calm back to the region, violence broke out in the Bagan area, and Kurram Deputy Commissioner Javedullah Mehsud was shot and injured in a new shooting incident, according to The News International.

Mehsud was wounded in the incident, which took place when attempts were being made to stabilize the district, and he was taken right away to a hospital to get treatment. His contribution to the peace process had been crucial to attempts to put an end to the bloodshed that was still occurring in the area affected by the crisis.

The violence occurred as officials were getting ready to bring a convoy of much-needed assistance to Parachinar as part of the January 1 ceasefire agreement. As part of the agreement, the warring factions agreed to put a stop to the fighting and turn in their weapons to the government.

According to The News International, the first convoy, laden with necessary supplies, was scheduled to make its first trip across the Tal-Parachinar route in three months today.

The reopening of this vital route, which had been blocked because of the continuing violence, is seen as a critical step in reestablishing communication and making it easier to send help to the long-struggling area.

The peace committees, which are made up of locals, tribal elders, and political figures from different clans and faiths, would be in charge of making sure the relief convoy is protected, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Secretary Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry said.

Chaudhry emphasized that these committees are responsible for maintaining the provisions of the peace deal in addition to protecting the convoy. According to him, the committees are also essential to preserving peace and stability in the region.

According to government sources, as part of a phased disarmament strategy, locals have agreed to turn in their guns to the authorities within the next 15 days, according to The News International.

In order to support long-term peace efforts in the region, it is also anticipated that local bunkers used by armed groups would be demolished within a month.