The phased-wise surrender of weapons is currently underway in Kurram District, raising hopes for the restoration of lasting peace in the region.
Official sources on Tuesday informed that all parties involved in the conflict have begun handing over their weapons as part of a coordinated effort to ensure law and order. Since January 1, a total of 979 bunkers from both sides have been dismantled.
The disarmament process, which initially began in Upper Kurram, is now being expanded across the entire district. The surrendered arsenal includes RPGs, Kalashnikov rifles, machine guns, missile launchers, mortars, heavy machine guns, and various types of ammunition.
To maintain long-term peace, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to establish a Road Protection Force (RPF) in Kurram. So far, 200 personnel have been recruited, with more inductions ongoing.
The government has emphasized a zero-tolerance policy towards lawbreakers, stating that the state will deal with violators with an iron hand. The voluntary surrender of weapons by the people of Kurram is being hailed as a major step toward a peaceful and prosperous future for the region.
All parties in Kurram tribal district have begun handing over weapons in phases and decided to fully support the state in establishing lasting peace in their district.
Following the peace jirga held on January 1, 2025, 979 bunkers were demolished with the cooperation of both sides, and now the process of phased weapon surrender has begun, official sources told APP on Tuesday.
The disarmament process initiated by one sect in Upper Kurram will be extended to the entire Kurram region.
The surrendered weapons include RPG-7s, 12.7 mm machine guns, 10-inch missile launchers, 82 mm mortars, and other heavy machine guns, along with a large quantity of ammunition and explosives.
Local tribal leaders and religious leaders of all sects in Kurram guaranteed peace in their respective areas to the state during the January 1, 2025 peace jirga.
Additionally, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to establish an RPF (Road Protection Force) for Kurram.
So far, 200 individuals have been recruited, with more recruitment underway.
Those who violate the law will be dealt with firmly by the state.
The act of surrendering weapons by the proud people of Kurram will be a guarantee of lasting peace in the region.
The state is striving day and night for the welfare of the people of Kurram – since January 1, 2,661 supply trucks have been sent to Kurram.
The process of distributing compensation in the affected areas of Kurram by the state is also ongoing, the official sources concluded.
