Jirga continues in Kurram Agency
A jirga would continue on Saturday for restoration of peace and recovery of kidnapped persons in Kurram Agency. According to sources, armed men had kidnapped five persons including a tribal leader Pir Syed Askar Ali Shah Naqvi and killed one person in Chappri and Torghar areas three days ago. In reply, rival tribe had kidnapped several people. On Friday, a jirga of notables of Tori, Hamzakhel, Mastukhel held in Para Chinar to discus recovery of kidnapped persons and restoration of
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