A tragic incident unfolded in the Shanko area of Bara Burqambakhel, where unknown gunmen shot and killed school teacher Rooh Ul Amin Kuki Khel. This latest killing is a stark reminder of the lawlessness and anarchy that continue to plague the region, exacerbated by the ongoing involvement of the Punjabi Pak Army and its proxies, who have systematically destabilized the area for years.
Bara, once a thriving part of Khyber Agency, has suffered from an appalling lack of basic infrastructure, with communities struggling to rebuild in the wake of relentless military operations. The death of Rooh Ul Amin, a schoolteacher is not just a loss for his family, but also a tragic blow to a community already devastated by violence and neglect. The killing underscores the extent of lawlessness in the region, which has been exacerbated by the military’s heavy-handed tactics and the presence of armed groups linked to the establishment.
The Pak Army, notorious for its oppressive and destabilizing actions in the tribal areas, has played a significant role in the erosion of peace in Kurram and Bara. Moreover, the Pakistan Army has taken active steps to block the return of the displaced Kukikhel Pashtun community, who were forcibly evicted from their ancestral lands in 2013. Despite years of struggle, the displaced Kukikhel families have been denied the right to return home, as the Army has actively obstructed their efforts.