122 murdered in Peshawar over past quarter

Shahzada Fahad

PESHAWAR: Startling revelations indicate that a staggering total of 122 people have been murdered over the past quarter.

The harrowing statistics detailing the spate of homicides during the past three months paint a grim picture of the pervasive turmoil stemming from the prevailing law and order challenges in this provincial capital, home to a populace primarily comprised of 2.4 million Pashtun residents and Afghan immigrants.

The toll of 122 lives lost to acts of murder in Peshawar over the last quarter is a part of an even more unsettling panorama, as this number emerges from a distressing total of 203 documented murder attempts within the same timeframe.

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While a range of factors contribute to this distressing wave of violence, a significant proportion of these egregious occurrences can be traced back to acrimonious financial disputes, notably those pertaining to land ownership.

In a lamentable turn of events, law enforcement agencies have reported the abduction of six innocent children amidst the backdrop of these property-related conflicts. Although five of these abducted children have fortunately been reunited with their anguished families, the heart-wrenching reality remains that one child’s whereabouts remain unknown, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the entire community.

In a resolute response to the escalating levels of violence, the authorities have intensified their efforts to identify and apprehend the individuals accountable for these heinous acts. A number of suspects have been taken into custody, providing a glimmer of solace and retribution for some of the families affected by these tragic events.

Yet, amidst the vigorous pursuit of justice, the sudden disappearance of two individuals connected to these incidents has given rise to further disquietude, leaving a plethora of unanswered questions in its wake.

In a multifaceted approach aimed at curbing this alarming trend, specialized police units dedicated to combatting crime have been established in recent times. However, despite these concerted endeavors, the city has yet to witness a substantive reversal of the prevailing situation, underscoring the complex challenges that lie ahead.