LANDI KOTAL: Elders of Shalobar tribe in Bara tehsil rejected the proposed creation of a tourist centre on Besai hilltop and announced that they would move the court if the plan was executed.
They also declared that they would consult elders of all sub-tribes in the area on the matter before deciding about the final course of action. The announcement was made during jirga here on Saturday.
During a visit to Besai hilltop on Jan 16, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Shah Farman had announced the establishment of a tourist centre at the hilltop and construction of a road to it overlooking Hayatabad Township and parts of Jamrud and Bara areas.
The elders warned that they would move the Peshawar High Court if the government tried to occupy their combined property by force to develop the proposed tourist centre.
They called for a dialogue between local elders and relevant officials on the matter saying promotion of such activities goes against tribal norms and traditions.
The elders said they won’t agree to the establishment of any such facility without consultation.
They demanded the revival of over 100 stone crushing units at the lap of Besai hill saying the closure of such machines has rendered hundreds of local residents unemployed.
Source: https://www.dawn.com
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