Teacher's Killing Sparks Protests In Bara Key Highway Blocked
Date
12/9/2024 5:16:49 AM
(MENAFN- Tribal News Network)
Hundreds of students and locals are protesting outside the District Police Officer's (DPO) office in Shahkas, Khyber, against the targeted killing of a government school teacher in Bara's Bar Qambar Khel area. Demonstrators have blocked the Pak-Afghan Highway, causing significant disruption for travelers.
Three days ago, Noor
Amin, a resident of Jamrud and a government school teacher, was fatally shot by unidentified assailants while commuting to school on his motorcycle. In response, all public and private schools in Qambar Khel have been shut down indefinitely. Also Read: Police Constable Killed in Bannu Attack, Two Militants Neutralized in Encounter
Protesters have accused the police of failing to maintain law and order in the region and demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible for the murder. They warned that the highway closure would become permanent if their demands were unmet.
Authorities are currently negotiating with the protesters, hoping the demonstrations will conclude peacefully.
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