The death toll from the attack on the Kurram convoy has risen to eight

Kurram district authorities said the death toll from the attack on an aid caravan in the Bagan area of ​​Kurram district rose to eight, including two security personnel, with the discovery of the bodies of four missing drivers on Friday.

It said more than 100 attackers attacked a convoy carrying supplies to Parachinar through Bagan on Thursday afternoon. Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kurram said the attackers fired rockets and used automatic weapons, which damaged three vehicles.

Five drivers went missing after the attack, which lasted five hours. Of these, four bodies were found, and the whereabouts of one driver were still unknown. The bodies of the murdered drivers were taken to Alizai Hospital in lower Kurram.

However, a local police official, speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, put the death toll in the attack at 10 – two security personnel, four drivers and four civilians. the officer said that as many as six drivers were kidnapped.

According to ADC, six attackers were killed in retaliatory fire by security forces. He added that the caravan of 35 vehicles, carrying relief supplies such as medicines, vegetables, fruits and other edible items, was escorted by police, FC and other security forces.

The latest violent incident has sparked fear and uncertainty in the district. Following the incident, the process of dismantling the bunkers has been suspended for the time being and the supply of essential items has been suspended.

Meanwhile, district authorities published photos of the attackers and security forces launched an operation to arrest them. Funeral prayers were also offered at Thal Scouts for two murdered security personnel, after which the bodies were sent to their ancestral areas.

Kurram has been plagued by violence for decades, but a new round of fighting has killed around 150 people since November. A peace agreement was reached between the warring tribes a few days ago, but the recent attack has left a question mark over the effectiveness of the agreement.

(WITH INPUTS FROM AFP)