Tirah Valley Under Siege: Defeating Khwarij, Restoring Peace – OpEd
Tirah, a valley in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa that was once a symbol of natural beauty, has been changed into a place of terror and misery as a result of the cruelty brought by Khwarij terrorists. What was once a tranquil land has now had its social composition sabotaged intentionally via violence, coercion, and lawlessness caused by khwarij. These targets have been attacking every section of society, leaving everyone in a situation of breathing in fear and not knowing where to turn next.
The people of Tirah have been facing intimidation, extortion, and violence. The families have been living in fear of being attacked with their homes, livelihoods, or even lives being targeted. This prolonged terrorism was not a coincidence; it was intended to instill control by terror. Markets went silent, movement was limited, and social life was becoming more vulnerable as the inhabitants were forced by khwarij to act within the environment of coercion.
Recently, security forces decided to intervene in the area to restore order and stability. The interference that has been ongoing in Tirah is not an issue of voluntary action or aspiration but a response to the anarchy that the Khwarij........
