Protests have erupted in Hyder Kundu, with hundreds of residents taking to the streets in response to a recent shelling by the Punjabi Pak Army. The incident occurred on Wednesday when the Army fired shells at the local village from the Tirah Salar Check. Although there were no reported casualties, the attack caused significant psychological trauma and financial damage to the community.
The protests, described as an uprising, reflect deep-seated anger among residents. Protestors expressed outrage over the Army’s actions and criticized the Punjabi Pak Army for their lack of accountability.
During the protest, Army personnel addressed the crowd, defending their actions by claiming they were protecting the local population. They said, “We are Muslims, and we never hurt or lay a finger on anyone.” However, these statements are blatant lies. The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) Khyber, labeled these remarks as “shameless lies.”
PTM Khyber denounced the Army’s statements as false and accused them of downplaying the severity of their actions against the Pashtun community. The group highlighted the discrepancy between the Army’s claims and the real impact of the shelling on Hyder Kundu residents.