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The parachinar convoy was ambushed, one soldier was martyred, six militants were killed

The parachinar convoy was ambushed, one soldier was martyred, six militants were killed

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A convoy of vehicles heading to Parachinar was attacked again, leaving one soldier martyred and four others injured. In a reprisal operation, security forces killed six militants.

The convoy of 35 vehicles was on its way to Parachinar when unidentified attackers opened fire, causing the convoy to stop. According to Express News, the attack took place in the Kurram district.

According to Kurram district authorities, one security guard was killed and four others were injured in the attack. Three vehicles in the convoy were damaged, six militants were killed and about ten others were injured.

Following the attack, the convoy was redirected to the town of Tal and security forces took control of the area. Local government and military officers arrived at the scene to assess the damage.

This was the third convoy to Kurram, with the previous two convoys having passed without incident. However, this convoy was attacked.

There was a shooting a few weeks ago attack Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Kurram district, Javed Allah Mehsud, was injured in official vehicles in the province.

The incident occurred in the Baggan area when unknown assailants opened fire on government vehicles.

According to initial reports, the deputy commissioner sustained injuries and was immediately rushed to Lower Ali Zai Hospital. A policeman was also injured in the attack.

Local authorities confirmed that DC’s condition is stable and arrangements are underway to transport him to Peshawar by helicopter for further treatment.

Meanwhile, the process of demolishing/dismantling bunkers he started on Monday. According to the peace agreement, all bunkers will be demolished by February.

Many residents will hope that these exercises will restore lasting peace to a region where hundreds of people have died in violent clashes over the past few months.

The government signed a peace agreement between both sides in Kurram district to establish law and order. The agreement includes the demolition of all bunkers in the region.