Rallies express concern over lawlessness in KP

PESHAWAR: The local chapters of Awami National Party (ANP) staged rallies in various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday to express anger at the ongoing tension in the Kurram tribal district and the fresh wave of terror that has hit the province.

MARDAN: The ANP held a protest outside Mardan Press Club against the recent wave of terrorism in the province. A large number of workers participated in the rally. The protesters were carrying placards with slogans condemning lawlessness. They raised slogans against the provincial government. The rally was led by the party district president Imran Manduri, Mardan Mayor Himayatullah Mayar, Akbar Hoti Advocate, Fazlur Rehman bin Yameen and others.

The speakers said that the recent wave of terrorism in the province is a cause for concern. They said the provincial government had failed to maintain law and order situation in the province. They said the provincial government should spend the resources of the province on maintaining law and order instead of releasing anyone from jail.

KHAR: Addressing the protest rally held outside the Bajaur’s press club, ANP general secretary Shah Naseer Khan, Maulana Khan Zeb, Fatehur Rahman Mamond demanded the government initiate a transparent investigation into the Parachinar incidents and take practical steps for the restoration of lasting peace in Kurram and elsewhere Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

They expressed solidarity with the families of the victims of the Kurram tragedy and criticised the KP and Islamabad rulers for their petty politics The speakers urged the provincial government to act responsibly and take practical measures to address these issues.

MINGORA: The ANP staged a protest rally outside the Swat Press Club against the recent incidents in Kurram tribal district. The protest was led by ANP senior vice-president Mumtaz Ali Khan and general secretary Abdul Malik.

Addressing the protest, the speakers called on the provincial government to focus on resolving the deteriorating law and order situation and take steps to end unrest. They criticised the provincial government for leaving the people at the mercy of terrorists that had created a sense of widespread insecurity across the province.

The speakers expressed deep sorrow over the loss of innocent lives in the Kurram incidents, saying that unrest would not be tolerated under any circumstances.They called on the government to immediately identify those responsible for the Kurram tragedy and take steps to restore peace. The rallies were also held in Charsada, Shangla and other districts of the province.