A fresh wave of tribal belt violence shook Upper Kurram on Wednesday as a roadside bomb killed four people and injured four others in the Sharamkhel area of Pewar, Parachinar. The explosion occurred while the victims were heading towards a nearby hill to gather firewood.
Victims and Immediate Response
District Police Officer (DPO) Malik Habib confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation is underway. The deceased were identified as Nawab Ali, Amir Hussain, Hidayat Hussain, and Manzar Ali. Medical staff at Parachinar District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital provided initial treatment to the injured — Muhammad Konain, Shafaat Hussain, and Hassan Ghulam — before transferring them to Peshawar for specialized care.
Two horses, used by the victims for transport, also died in the blast.
Eyewitness Account and Investigation
One of the survivors, Ghulam, recounted that the group was on its way to the hills when the explosion hit. Authorities believe the bomb was an improvised explosive device (IED) planted on the roadside. DPO Habib confirmed that police teams have launched a detailed probe at the site.
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Officials and Community React
Additional Deputy Commissioner Amir Nawaz visited the injured at the hospital and assured them of support. Meanwhile, tribal elders strongly condemned the attack, labeling it a deliberate attempt to destabilize peace in the region.
“These heinous acts are meant to sabotage the security efforts of the community and must be dealt with firmly,” said one elder during a local gathering.
A Pattern of Escalation
This attack comes amid an alarming rise in tribal unrest in Kurram. In December, more than 100 lives were lost in violent tribal clashes, and key roads were blocked for weeks following attacks on security convoys.
The recent blast highlights the urgent need for enhanced security measures and conflict resolution efforts in the area to prevent further bloodshed and restore peace in the troubled tribal belt.
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