After 94 days of road restriction, a relief convoy arrives in Kurram.

On Wednesday, a convoy of 40 trucks delivering vital relief supplies arrived in the Kurram area, which is experiencing instability.

Delivered by the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the convoy included food, medications, and other necessities.

Ten trucks arrived in Bagan, and the rest thirty trucks arrived in Parachinar. It was split into two sections. Following the restoration of important highways that had been blocked for 94 days because of violent conflicts, the relief effort was launched.

Deputy Commissioner Kurram Ashfaq Khan told reporters that the development was a significant step in bringing peace and normalcy back to the district.

He promised to prosecute individuals culpable for the violence, including the latest assault on former Deputy Commissioner Javedullah Mehsud.

Relief operations under strict security

Under strict security, the caravan left, with aerial surveillance guaranteeing its safe journey. Previously, security concerns created delays that resulted in the return of perishable items, including fruits and vegetables, to Peshawar.

After successful discussions with local demonstrators, Barrister Muhammad Saif, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s information advisor, stated that the relief operation was finalized. “The Grand Jirga, Kurram Peace Committee, and other local committees played a pivotal role in these talks, allowing us to resume aid efforts,” he explained.

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In order to guarantee a steady supply of necessities for the district, he further declared that more convoys will arrive in the days ahead.

Crisis-affected region

There were acute shortages of food, medications, and other essentials throughout Kurram as a result of the prolonged road closures. A slew of violent episodes, notably the sad November firing on a passenger bus that left 50 people dead and sparked other conflicts, had caused the situation to worsen. It was during the disturbance that Bagan Bazaar was also burned.

Roads leading to Parachinar were closed due to the battle, depriving the area of essential supplies. Shia academics had called for the government to act quickly to restore access in Parachinar and Karachi through protests and sit-ins.

In connection with the attack on former Deputy Commissioner Mehsud and other officials on January 4, the district administration has filed proceedings against five individuals. Three of the defendants have already been taken into custody.

Tribal elders and government officials mediated a peace deal on January 1, but logistical and security issues caused delays in the distribution of aid.