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Bannu peace committee agrees to no protests as talks with police conclude

BANNU: Successful talks between the Police Peace Committee and police officials concluded on Sunday, with the former submitting an 11-point written assurance, which outlines a code of conduct for committee members. Under the assurance, submitted to the regional police officer (RPO) and district police officer (DPO), peace committee members will not participate in protests, strikes, sit-ins or…

Bannu peace committee agrees to no protests as talks with police conclude

Bannu police officials and the Police Peace Committee concluded successful talks on Sunday, resulting in an agreement to prevent protests, strikes, sit-ins, and political activities by committee members. The 11-point written assurance submitted to regional and district police officers stated that members would perform their duties within the law and cooperate with law enforcement agencies only on authorized officials' directives.

Committee members would not arrest individuals without legal authority, and action against wanted persons would be taken through relevant agencies. MNA Maulana Syed Naseem Ali Shah emphasized the need for a local consultation process for future decisions concerning police matters in Bannu and Lakki Marwat.

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