Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed grave concern over the tragic events in the Kurram area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, urging local leaders to contribute positively towards a lasting solution to the conflict.
He assured the government’s full support in resolving the matter and promoting peace in the region.
During a meeting with a Kurram delegation led by MNA Hameed Hussain from Majlis-e-Wahdatul Muslimeen, Minister Naqvi conveyed his profound sorrow over the loss of lives and prayed for the swift recovery of those injured in the clashes.
Naqvi highlighted the need for unity and harmony, emphasizing that the conflict had been misrepresented and that collective efforts were crucial for fostering brotherhood in the area.
“The government will provide all possible assistance to resolve the matter,” Naqvi assured the delegation. He underscored the importance of collaboration among community leaders to ensure a peaceful and lasting resolution to the conflict.
The delegation included prominent figures from Kurram, such as Munir Hussain, Prof Shabbir Bangash, Bashir Bangash, Rahim Gul, and Haji Noor Rehman. The minister also urged the leading figures of both warring groups in Kurram to engage constructively and work towards reconciliation and harmony.
Deadly clashes over an alleged land dispute between two tribes in the Kurram district ended after six days of intense warfare on Tuesday. The Kurram deputy commissioner reported that security personnel had been deployed after clearing the fronts from the parties involved.
According to the police, the Parachinar-Peshawar highway remained closed to all traffic for the seventh consecutive day, causing significant difficulties for farmers, travelers, and traders. Heavy police and security presence was ensured in the troubled area, bringing normal life to a standstill due to the tense situation.
Police officials reported that 49 people were killed and 200 injured in the six-day clashes. Media reports stated that 210 people sustained injuries amid the violent clashes. District Headquarters Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. Mir Hassan Jan confirmed that the killing of 14 more people on Monday raised the death toll to 49.
