Deputy Commissioner of Kurram Javedullah Mehsud among four was injured in a firing incident involving government vehicles in Lower Kurram.
The incident occurred near Irfani Killi in Tehsil Alizai, where Mr Mehsud’s vehicle was attacked.
According to initial reports, two security officials and three passersby were also injured in the attack. Both individuals have been transported to Tehsil Lower Alizai Hospital, with sources indicating that the deputy commissioner may be airlifted to Peshawar for further treatment.
The district administration has confirmed the shooting took place near the Bagan area of Lower Kurram, where intermittent firing continues.
Local authorities have initiated a search operation, with the Regional Police Officer (RPO) Kohat confirming that the attack was carried out by unknown assailants, not warring parties.
Gandapur demands urgent report on incident
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has strongly condemned the recent firing on a convoy of government vehicles in Lower Kurram.
KP CM has called for an urgent report on the incident from higher authorities and vowed to take strict action against those responsible for the attack.
“This incident is extremely regrettable and condemnable. It is a clear attempt to sabotage the ongoing peace efforts in Kurram,” Gandapur stated. He expressed his deep concern over the attack, stressing that such actions are being carried out by elements who do not want peace to be restored in the region.
Gandapur also expressed his solidarity with the injured officials, wishing for their swift recovery. “I pray for the speedy recovery of Deputy Commissioner Javedullah Mehsud and all others injured in this tragic incident,” he added.
Gandapur emphasized that the provincial government remains fully committed to restoring peace in Kurram and addressing the issues faced by its people.
He hailed the recent peace agreement between the tribes as a significant step toward stability, asserting that the people of Kurram are peaceful and want to see the region free from conflict.
“The agreement reached between the parties is proof of the people’s desire for peace in the area,” Gandapur remarked.
