The death toll in Pakistan’s Kurram district has risen to 133 after two more injured persons succumbed to their wounds, sources told Geo News.
The local administration reported gradual improvement in the law and order situation, with a ceasefire now entering its third day. Deputy Commissioner Javedullah Mehsud confirmed that no further skirmishes or firing had occurred between tribes. Educational institutions are functioning, and markets and shops have reopened.
Despite the apparent calm, citizens continue to face challenges due to the closure of the Parachinar-Peshawar highway, resulting in shortages of food, medicine, and fuel. Kurram Traders President Haji Imdad also noted that trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been disrupted due to the closure of the Kharlachi border.
Efforts to de-escalate tensions led to a ceasefire agreement on December 1. Armed tribesmen have been removed from their positions, and police and security forces have been deployed in the region, the deputy commissioner confirmed.
The recent violence, which began on November 21, has claimed over 100 lives and left 186 injured. The unrest was sparked by ambushes on two police-escorted convoys, resulting in 52 deaths. Since then, clashes between the feuding tribes have intensified, posing significant challenges for law enforcement to restore peace.
