KHAAR, March 29: Tarkani tribesmen have assured the political authorities of Bajaur Agency of their cooperation in maintaining peace in the area. The assurance came from elders of the tribe during a meeting with Assistant Political Agent Arshad Naveed at Civil Colony here on Thursday. The meeting was held in connection with investigation into Tuesday’s killing of an ISI official and three others.

The official expressed concern over the tribesmen’s inability to prevent the incident.

He said the attackers’ escape showed non-cooperation on the part of tribesmen. He said it was the responsibility of the tribal people to cooperate with the authorities in arresting the killers.

The authorities have arrested one Said Karim in connection with the killing. Officials said the attackers had parked their motorbikes near his home on the day of the incident.

Mr Naveed said that under the Frontier Crimes Regulations and the recent agreement between tribesmen and the political authorities, it was obligatory upon the tribes to maintain peace and play their role in eradicating terrorism. He said the tribesmen were required to act against elements carrying out acts of sabotage and cooperate with the authorities in arresting such elements.

Mr Naveed asked the tribesmen to keep strict vigil on suspect elements entering the agency and inform the local administration about their presence to enable it to act swiftly.

The elders, including Mian Zahir Shah and Malik Mohammad Qasim, said local people were not involved in Tuesday’s killing; it had been carried out by outsiders.

They suggested that the administration should convene a meeting of imams of mosques and ask them to make announcements on loudspeakers if they saw any suspects in their localities. The official said such a meeting would be held in a couple of days.

Opinion

Editorial

Islamabad protest
Updated 20 Nov, 2024

Islamabad protest

As Nov 24 draws nearer, both the PTI and the Islamabad administration must remain wary and keep within the limits of reason and the law.
PIA uncertainty
20 Nov, 2024

PIA uncertainty

THE failed attempt to privatise the national flag carrier late last month has led to a fierce debate around the...
T20 disappointment
20 Nov, 2024

T20 disappointment

AFTER experiencing the historic high of the One-day International series triumph against Australia, Pakistan came...
Tribunals’ failure
Updated 19 Nov, 2024

Tribunals’ failure

With election tribunals having failed to fulfil their purpose, it isn't surprising that Pakistan has not been able to stabilise.
Balochistan MPC
19 Nov, 2024

Balochistan MPC

WHILE immediate threats to law and order must be confronted by security forces, the long-term solution to...
Firm tax measures
19 Nov, 2024

Firm tax measures

FINANCE Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is ready to employ force to make everyone and every sector in Pakistan pay their...