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Thousands of people took to the streets across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) to protest increasing lawlessness and terrorism in the region, demanding that the vulnerable police force be armed to the teeth, according to local media.
According to The Express Tribune, they were waving white flags and demanding strict action against terrorism.
Protests were attended by members of civil society, lawyers, political workers, and members of the general public in Peshawar, Bajaur, Dir Upper, Dir Lower, Bannu, DI Khan, and other major cities.
According to The Express Tribune, they stated that the police have been at the forefront of the fight against terrorism and that they should be adequately protected and equipped to combat the threat.
The rallies come as Pakistan has been hit by a wave of terrorism, primarily in K-P, but also in Balochistan and the bordering Punjab town of Mianwali. A terror attack also reached the outskirts of Islamabad.
A powerful explosion ripped through a mosque in Peshawar’s Red Zone area on January 30, killing between 300 and 400 people, the majority of whom were police officers. The suicide bomber blew away the prayer hall’s wall and caused the inner roof to collapse, killing 101 people, the majority of whom were police officers.
, The Express Tribune reported, January was the deadliest month since 2018, with 134 people killed (a 139% increase) and 254 injured in at least 44 terrorist attacks across the country.
Several rallies organized by local rights organizations were held in K-Shangla P’s district on Friday. The rallies were addressed by the leaders of various political parties, including the PTI, PPP, Awami National Party (ANP), and others.
Source:OCN
