Unidentified gunmen open fire on helicopter carrying KP govt officials in parachinar

Unidentified gunmen opened fire on a helicopter carrying a high-level Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government delegation to Parachinar.

The delegation, including KP’s Minister of Law Aftab Alam Advocate, Chief Secretary, Kohat Division Commissioner, and senior police officials, was en route to address ongoing security situation and restore local peace.

However, the helicopter made a safe landing, and no injuries were reported.

The officials were traveling on the directive of KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, aiming to revive a traditional jirga (council) to promote stability in Kurram. The mission is part of KP’s broader efforts to coordinate with police and local stakeholders to restore law and order in the area.

Earlier, Law Minister Aftab Alam Advocate emphasized the government’s commitment to taking decisive action in support of peace, stating, “The KP government, police, and other institutions are united in our serious efforts to improve security conditions. We will play an active role in ensuring the region’s peace and stability.”

Local authorities are currently investigating the firing incident as part of ongoing security measures in the area.