People angry after terrorist attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, 2 police posts burnt, market vandalized, VIDEO – Pakistan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa terrorist attack people got angry burnt two police posts vandalized the market ntc
50 people were killed in a terrorist attack on passenger buses in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. This attack took place on Thursday. After this incident, angry people vandalized two police posts and set the market on fire.
According to the information, the crowd first protested, after which the crowd became furious and the protesters vandalized Bab-e-Kurram, the entrance gate of Bagan main market and set fire to 2 police posts in Palchinar.
Deputy Commissioner Kurram Javed Ullah Mehsud said that efforts are on to save the lives of those injured in the barbaric firing. We will restore normal life as soon as possible. A grand jirga (traditional council) will be convened to discuss the problems hindering restoration of peace in the district. Meanwhile, funeral prayers were offered for those killed in the terrorist attack in Baggan and Ochit of Lower Kurram.
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Tribal leaders expressed concern
Tribal leaders of Turi and Bangash communities including Jalal Bangash expressed deep concern about this terrorist attack. He said that for the last one and a half month they have been demanding the government to ensure safe travel routes. Two weeks ago, more than 100,000 people took part in a peace march to reopen and secure the main highway, after which the government assured them of safety. In September, more than 50 people were killed and 120 others were injured in eight-day clashes between Shia and Sunni tribes over a piece of land in Kurram district.
50 people lost their lives in terrorist attack
Let us tell you that on Thursday, heavily armed terrorists ambushed dozens of vehicles carrying passengers in the Lower Kurram area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing about 50 people, mostly Shias. This was one of the worst attacks in the region in recent years. Rescue officials said about 50 people, including 8 women and 5 children, were killed and 20 others were injured in the attack, while police initially confirmed the death toll at 45. On Friday the death toll increased to 47. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack on the passenger van.
