PESHAWAR: Defying a ceasefire agreement, a dispute between two tribes in various areas of Kurram tribal district entered its fourth day on Monday (10th of July, 2023).
According to local administration and police, the clashes initially erupted in Boshehra Dandar locality of Parachinar, the district headquarters, and subsequently spread to Khar Kallay, Balishkhel, Pewar and Teri Mengal over a disputed piece of Shamilat (common land).
In the past three days, the clashes have resulted in at least six fatalities and over 38 people sustaining injuries.
However, the latest reports indicated no casualties in the recent clashes. Initially, five people were killed during the first two days of the clashes.
On Sunday (9th of July, 2023) one person lost his life in the Teri Mengal area, while three others sustained injuries in the Pewar area.
Additionally, one person was killed, and two others were injured in the clashes in Balishkhel and Khar Kallay areas.
The injured have been taken to the District Headquarters Hospital in Parachinar and Sadda Hospital, with the condition of three of the injured individuals reported as critical.
Tribal leaders, along with Federal Minister Sajid Turi, security forces, and the police, have been diligently working towards restoring peace in the region.
Yesterday, they held a meeting with the elders of both tribes, which led to a ceasefire agreement. However, despite the promises of a ceasefire, firing resumed last night, undermining the agreement.
Kurram’s police chief, Muhammad Imran, stated that joint efforts involving the security forces and tribal leaders were underway for the past few days, and steps were being taken to bring the conflict under control promptly.
Meanwhile, leaders of the social organizations have emphasized the need for the government to take decisive action as the land disputes had a detrimental impact on employment opportunities and caused road blockages, resulting in numerous challenges for the local population.
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