Peshawar, March 26 — In a significant move towards restoring peace in Pakistan’s violence-hit Kurram district, authorities have demolished over 900 bunkers under the Kohat peace agreement, signed on January 1. The demolition efforts come in the wake of deadly sectarian clashes that erupted in November last year in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
The Kurram district, scarred by sectarian violence that claimed at least 130 lives and injured over 200 people in late 2023, is now witnessing a collaborative effort aimed at dismantling all militant infrastructure. According to officials, 932 bunkers have been demolished so far — 579 in Upper Kurram and 353 in Lower Kurram.
The operation is being executed with the combined support of the local administration, tribal elders, and law enforcement agencies.
The district administration has confirmed that all fronts and defensive positions held by conflicting parties are being dismantled. Notably, elders from both sides of the conflict are actively cooperating in the process, seen as a hopeful sign for lasting peace.
The bunkers, previously used during months of sectarian strife, had turned Kurram into a conflict zone. Violence escalated sharply on November 21, when gunmen ambushed a convoy, killing 52 people, mostly from the Shiite Muslim community. The region remained unstable for nearly two months.
Authorities believe that the swift implementation of the Kohat peace agreement is crucial to prevent a recurrence of violence. The continued collaboration between all stakeholders is viewed as a pivotal step towards sustainable peace and rebuilding trust within the diverse communities of Kurram.
The demolition drive is expected to continue until all militant structures are dismantled, reaffirming the government’s resolve to bring enduring peace to the region.
Demolition Underway to Restore Stability
The Kurram district, scarred by sectarian violence that claimed at least 130 lives and injured over 200 people in late 2023, is now witnessing a collaborative effort aimed at dismantling all militant infrastructure. According to officials, 932 bunkers have been demolished so far — 579 in Upper Kurram and 353 in Lower Kurram.
The operation is being executed with the combined support of the local administration, tribal elders, and law enforcement agencies.
Commitment to Peace from All Sides
The district administration has confirmed that all fronts and defensive positions held by conflicting parties are being dismantled. Notably, elders from both sides of the conflict are actively cooperating in the process, seen as a hopeful sign for lasting peace.
The bunkers, previously used during months of sectarian strife, had turned Kurram into a conflict zone. Violence escalated sharply on November 21, when gunmen ambushed a convoy, killing 52 people, mostly from the Shiite Muslim community. The region remained unstable for nearly two months.
Peace Agreement Implementation Gains Momentum
Authorities believe that the swift implementation of the Kohat peace agreement is crucial to prevent a recurrence of violence. The continued collaboration between all stakeholders is viewed as a pivotal step towards sustainable peace and rebuilding trust within the diverse communities of Kurram.
The demolition drive is expected to continue until all militant structures are dismantled, reaffirming the government’s resolve to bring enduring peace to the region.
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