The process of demolishing bunkers in the Kurram district commenced on Monday following a deadline by the government for the warring parties to surrender their weapons. The decision to clear the bunkers was taken by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Apex Committee under to establish stability and peace in the district.

The Apex Committee, which is the highest decision-making body, signed a 14-point agreement between the Shia and Sunni tribesmen of the district earlier this month.

According to a notification from the Deputy Commissioner of Kurram, both parties involved in the months-long conflict between the Shia and Sunni tribes in the region was given a deadline of February 1, to demolish bunkers used during the unrest.

In order to ensure that the demolition process proceeds smoothly, police, Frontier Corps (FC), and the army have been deployed to oversee the operation.

Initial reports indicated that two bunkers have already been demolished, including those located near Balishkhel and Kharkali. Efforts to demolish additional bunkers are ongoing.

The government has also decided to conduct aerial surveillance through helicopters to monitor the operation closely.

This process of demolition aims to promote stability and peace in the district that has been under the shadows of conflict for the past months.