Personnel of the Levies and Khasadar forces in Mohmand have announced a boycott of the upcoming polio campaign. The three-day vaccination drive will begin on September 21. However, the protesting personnel say they will not perform polio duties.
They want the government to resolve their long-standing service-related concerns.
Protesters Demand Service Structure
The announcement came during a protest sit-in at Bab-i-Khyber.
Syed Jalal, chairman of the Levies and Khasadar forces’ committee, addressed the protesters. He said the boycott would continue until the government accepts their demands. The committee has also announced a Rs25 million fine for personnel who take part in polio duties. Representatives of the protesting forces made the decision during the sit-in.
Police Station Work Also Halted
The protesting personnel have also stopped registering first information reports (FIRs). They have also stopped making entries in daily police diaries at police stations. Police sources said the protest affects several merged tribal districts.
The development has raised concerns about security arrangements for the upcoming polio campaign. Mohmand will host the three-day vaccination drive from September 21.
Last month, Khyber police also threatened to boycott polio security duties. However, police personnel later resumed their routine responsibilities.
Personnel Raise Promotion and Pension Concerns
Former Levies and Khasadar personnel say they still lack a clear service structure. A police officer said authorities count their service from 2019. That year marked the merger of the former Fata region with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The service date has created concerns about seniority and benefits.
The personnel also want clear rules for promotions and pensions. They say the government must provide a proper career and retirement framework.
Protest Camps Planned Across Districts
The protesters say they will continue their agitation until the government addresses their concerns. The committee also plans to establish protest camps outside deputy commissioners’ offices. The camps will operate in each merged district until authorities resolve the issues.
Meanwhile, Mohmand police recently helped settle a local dispute in Kargan Kalay, Prang Ghar. A brief altercation had blocked a passageway between two parties. A police team led by DSP Ali Murad Khan intervened and mediated between both sides.
The parties reached an agreement, allowing police to reopen the route. The protesting Levies and Khasadar personnel maintain that their boycott will continue. They want the government to implement its commitments and resolve their service-related demands.
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