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Jani Khel: Police shelling and Arrest of March leaders during a protest against the killing of Minors

Several activists, including PTM leaders Mohsin Dawar and Manzoor Pashtun, who led the protest against the deaths of minors in Jani Khel, have been transferred to an unknown location after being arrested.



Organizers of a seven-day sit-in against the killing of four teenage boys at Jani Khel in Bannu District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, marched towards the capital Islamabad on Sunday morning, but the convoy to Islamabad traveled two kilometers when they stopped by police at the Tochi River.

Sources claimed that protesters have removed the barriers and reached Kohat Road beyond Bannu city.

According to BBC, a local elder told them that the talks held with the provincial government and local adminstration early in the morning have failed and they have started their journey to Islamabad. He said that some elders were present for the jirga at Domail. "There are obstacles on the way, the police are throwing shells and tear gas at us. It may not be possible to resume the jirga in these circumstances.



It may be recalled that these four boys belonging to Jani Khel had gone for hunting about 27 days ago and were missing, but their mutilated bodies were found last Sunday. The boys were killed and buried in a cemetery near the river.



Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mehmood Khan and provincial ministers have also arrived in Bannu and talks are underway with protesters and tribal elders. Speaking to media in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mehmood Khan said that the incident was a challenge for the government and law enforcement agencies but "we will not shy away from this challenge and investigate the incident through forensic and investigative experts." We will do it and use all the means and resources for this purpose.

He said his government was committed to bringing those responsible to justice. "Investigations take time, so the victims are asked not to lose patience."

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