BATTAGRAM: A family has alleged that the police are delaying action against the people, who paralysed one of its minor members in a gun attack.

Gul Sadiq of Tandol Bala area in Allai tehsil told Dawn that he had shifted to Battagram along with family members due to threats to life.

He alleged that nine months ago, his neighbours Riaz and Khateef fired gunshots at his family injuring the spinal cord of his minor son.

The resident said he visited the Banna police station and called for action against suspected criminals, but to no avail.

He added that the Battagram DPO recently called him to her office and promised immediate action.

Mr Sadiq said the suspects were present in the area and he even shared footage of their movement, but the police claimed that the wanted men had gone out of the district and search for them was under way.

He claimed that the police hadn’t visited the village.

The resident accused the police of forcing him into settling the matter with suspects out of court.

“We deserted our home in Allai and shifted to Battagram fearing forlife,” he said.

He demanded the provincial police chief and DIG of Hazara division to ensure action against suspects as well as the police officials denying him justice.

Published in Dawn, April 7th, 2023