Helicopter rescue amid Kurram road closures sparks outrage
- A sit-in has been ongoing in Kurram district, sparked by road closures affecting essential supplies and medical access.
- Tragically, 50 children have reportedly died from lack of medical facilities amidst the crisis.
- Local authorities are urging immediate government actions to alleviate the situation and restore road access.
In Kurram district, a sit-in against the closure of roads has persisted for six days, initiated by local tribesmen in Parachinar. This protest arises amid severe shortages of daily-use items and medicines following a violent attack on a vehicular convoy in Bagan, which resulted in over 50 fatalities on November 21. The prolonged closure of the Parachinar-Peshawar highway has exacerbated the situation, compelling local leaders like Tehsil Council Chairman Agha Muzammil to threaten resignations if the deadlock continues. Activist Faisal Edhi has highlighted a tragic toll of 50 children who have died due to inadequate medical facilities during this crisis, prompting urgent calls for government action. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has responded with helicopter services to airlift trapped individuals and deliver medicines to the besieged region, while the Punjab government has dispatched several consignments of essential items to relieve the suffering populace. However, protests show no signs of abating, reflecting growing frustration about government inaction and the dire humanitarian needs of the community affected by ongoing violence and road closures. The crisis emphasizes the need for immediate resolution to restore access and support in this troubled district.