"" "Bannu residents staged a strong protest against the Bannu Police Peace Committee after it allegedly abducted and killed an innocent man.According to the family, Qari Rashid from Bannu was picked up on July 27 right outside the judicial complex Bannu while he was there for a hearing. The family claims the Peace Committee then moved him to Lakki Marwat and later handed him over to his rivals after allegedly receiving 9 million PKR. The family says the Committee had initially assured them of his release, but instead took the money and gave him to his opponents. On August 23, Qari Rashids body was found near Malang Adda, Abpashi Colony, in the area of Thana Tajori, Lakki Marwat.The grieving relatives brought his body in an ambulance and held a protest outside the Bannu Press Club. They are demanding answers from the Peace Committees core leadership and a transparent investigation into the killing.Locals allege that this group, made up of suspended police personnel, is using the name of "peace" to interfere in personal disputes, abduct citizens, and serve illegal interests like extortion and smuggling. "No one can be placed above the law just by calling them a Peace Committee," residents said.This is not the first case. In May 2026, the same Committee was accused of brutally killing Asad Yar, an innocent citizen from Gambat, Bannu, which also sparked major protests.The family is now calling on state institutions to investigate all alleged illegal actions by the Bannu Police Peace Committee and bring those responsible to justice. "Those who play with citizens lives and property in the name of peace cannot be called guardians of peace," the family stated."
In a shocking incident in Bannu, residents are expressing their outrage following the alleged abduction and murder of Qari Rashid. On July 27, Rashid was taken outside the Bannu judicial complex while attending a court hearing. His family reports that he was subsequently handed over to rivals after a transaction involving 9 million PKR, which they claim was extorted by the so-called Bannu Police Peace Committee.
The Peace Committee, comprised of suspended police officers, has faced serious allegations, including interference in personal disputes and extortion under the guise of maintaining order. This troubling pattern raises critical questions about the legitimacy and accountability of such committees. Locals have voiced strong concerns, stating, 'No one can be placed above the law just by calling them a Peace Committee.' This sentiment reflects a growing frustration with systemic issues in the region's governance, where power dynamics often favor the powerful over the vulnerable.
This incident has not gone unnoticed. Human rights organizations are calling for an independent investigation into the activities of the Bannu Police Peace Committee. Further, there are calls from within the community for support from larger governance structures to ensure that justice is served and to address the culture of impunity that appears to pervade law enforcement in the region. International observers stress that improving local security forces' accountability is crucial for building trust within communities.
As the investigation unfolds, the families of the victims and the residents of Bannu are demanding transparency from the relevant authorities. Their calls for justice echo the broader need for reform within Pakistan's law enforcement agencies. Strengthening institutional integrity and promoting community-oriented policing could be vital steps toward a more peaceful and secure environment for the citizens of Bannu. The ongoing protests indicate that the people will not remain silent on matters of life and death, advocating for legal and societal reforms to protect their rights.
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