BANNU: Traders of Taji Kallay Adda along with elders of the Marikhel, Tajikhel and other tribes have formed a 15-member committee to combat crime and maintain peace.

The decision was taken at a jirga held at Taji Kallay Adda on Sunday, where participants also agreed on a set of fines to discourage criminal activities.

Farmanullah Khan Marikhel, a member of the Area Representative and Development Council, administered the oath to the committee members.

Irfanullah Khan was also presented with a traditional turban after being appointed head of the committee. Speaking on the occasion, Farmanullah Khan, Irfanullah Khan and Ismail Tajikhel said the community had decided to form the committee following a recent firing incident to help maintain peace and prevent further violence in the area.

Appreciating the unity demonstrated by the community, they expressed the hope that the initiative would help prevent crime and promote peace.

According to the decisions taken at the jirga, a fine of Rs1 million will be imposed in case of murder within the jurisdiction of Taji Kallay Adda while those causing injuries will face a fine of Rs500,000, while a fine of Rs100,000 will be imposed for attempted murder.

The jirga further decided that anyone refusing to pay the fine would face social boycott.

The committee will also determine penalties for other offences according to the nature and severity of the crime within its jurisdiction.

Published in Dawn, November 9th, 2026