The Additional Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued a notification imposing Section 144 in Kurram district for a period of two months. The decision comes amid concerns over attempts by terrorists to disrupt the peace agreement in the area.

According to a notification, authorities will launch a crackdown against those responsible for destabilizing peace in Kurram. The directive also includes a ban on all types of public gatherings and the display of weapons on the main highway in the district.

This measure aims to restore and maintain order in the region while deterring any further attempts to disturb the peace. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation. The notification came after an acting Deputy Commissioner has been appointed in Kurram following the recent firing incident that left the current DC injured.

According to reports, grade 18 officer Ashfaq Khan has been assigned the role of acting DC, according to a notification issued by the Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The injured Deputy Commissioner, Javedullah Mehsud, was targeted by unidentified militants and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital. His condition remains under medical observation.

The appointment of an acting DC aims to ensure smooth administrative operations in the region during this critical time. Investigations into the attack are ongoing.