GHALANAI: The former Khasadar officials protested in front of the Mohmand Press Club here on Monday against the delay in their merger with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police.
They said under the Phase-IV, a total of 162 khasadars were to be absorbed into the police force.
The protesters were chanting slogans and carrying placards inscribed with demands for early implementation of the Phase-IV.
A protester told reporters on the occasion that the salaries of the khasadar officials had also been suspended for last two years due to which they were facing difficulties amid growing inflation.
On the occasion, Sajid Khan, Shaukat Khan, Ashfaq, Shaheen, Murad Afghan and others vowed to continue with their protest till their absorption into the police force.
DSP Ghalanai headquarters Khalid Khan reached the spot and assured the protesters that their demand would be met. Afterwards, the protesters dispersed.
When contacted, DSP Khalid told Dawn that in Phase-I, 1,048 levies and 622 khasadar men from Mohmand tribal district were absorbed into the regular police; 1,466 in Phase-II and 519 in Phase-III.
He said the district police officer had forwarded the list of khasadars to be merged into the police force to the regional police officer, Mardan, for necessary action.
Published in Dawn, March 15th, 2022
