PARACHINAR: A fourth convoy carrying relief goods reached violence-marred Kurram, the district administration confirmed on Friday.
The vehicles included in the convoy are laden with medicines, food items, and other daily essentials aimed at addressing acute shortages in the crisis-hit area. The 70-vehicle convoy was also carrying flour, sugar, fruits, vegetables and medicines.
The convoy’s security, added the sources, was provided by the police and district administration along with the availability of security forces as well.
They also said that the distribution of compensation among Kurram victims will also commence today.
The development comes as over 100 villages in Upper and Lower Kurram remain under siege for over three and a half months.
The region has been facing severe tension, particularly after an attack on a convoy travelling from Peshawar to Parachinar on November 21, 2024, which resulted in the deaths of 50 people, including women and children.
Despite peace agreements, the central highway to Parachinar remains closed, preventing the delivery of essential supplies such as food.
With growing calls for the supply of relief goods aimed at resupplying local traders, a convoy was dispatched to the district but came under attack by terrorists resulting in at least eight fatalities including security personnel, drivers and civilians.
