Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday condemned the killing of unarmed civilians and protesters in Bagh Maidan, Wadi Tirah, in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, called it an “abhorrent act” and confirms his government’s decision to eliminate terrorism.
According to the first reports, at least five people were killed and over 17 injured in the attack. However, the KP government has not yet confirmed the figures.
The Prime Minister’s office said in a statement that Prime Minister Shehbaz had ordered immediate medical help to the wounded and condemned the firing of terrorists – referred to as Khawarij – aimed at peaceful citizens.
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“The dishonest design of terrorists cannot shake our determination,” said the prime minister, repeating his commitment to watching the fight against terrorism to his logical conclusion.
KP Minister of Chief Ali Amin Gandapur also expressed grief over the tragedy and announced financial compensation of RS10 million for each victim’s family and RS2.5 million. For the wounded.
He has called a Jirga of tribe Elder and public representatives of Peshawar to hear their concerns and strengthen the bond between the government and the local communities.
Gandapur also instructed district officials to increase engagement with residents and maintain peace and order. He said Jirgas would be held at division and provincial level from next week to tackle public questions more effectively.
Separately visited Inspector General Frontier Corps (North) they wounded at FC Brigade Hospital, while Major General Rao Imran Sartaj met survivors at Frontier Corps Teaching Hospital. The wounded talked about the incident and thanked the FC and the Army teams for the free and timely medical treatment.
