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ISLAMABAD: Talks between the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government and Jani Khel tribe, protesting the killing of four teenage boys, remained successful today (Monday), following which the tribe announced to disperse peacefully.
The agreement signing ceremony was held at the Commissioner Office, Bannu, where Chief Minister Khyber Pukhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan presided over the proceedings and counter-signed the agreement.
Special Assistant to Chief Minister Kamran Bangash and provincial ministers Shah Muhammad, Ziaullah Bangash, Shahjee Gul Afridi and other government officials also signed the agreement with the tribe.
The Chief Minister on the occasion distributed compensation cheques worth Rs 2.5 million to the four bereaved families. According to the agreement, the government will hold a transparent inquiry into the incident and punish the perpetrators.
A Shuhada (martyrs) compensation package will be given to families of the four deceased. The government will also ensure peace in Jani Khel by clearing all armed groups in the area.
Meanwhile, the locals will be allowed possession of weapons with license and their houses will not be demolished. However, the cases of those found guilty will be dealt with as per the State law.
The residents had been staging a sit-in in their area since March 21, demanding the immediate arrest of the culprits involved in the kidnappings and murder of four teenagers. The bullet-riddled bodies were found buried in a local graveyard of the district.
