Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chief Minister, Ali Amin Gandapur, recently announced compensation of Rs. 10 million per family for those allegedly killed during PTI’s recent protest. Speaking at a rally in Mansehra, he claimed that a significant number of PTI supporters lost their lives during the demonstrations.
However, what remains shocking is that neither the chief minister nor anyone else seems to know the actual number of deceased individuals. This raises serious concerns about the transparency of the process and hints at a meticulously planned corruption scheme.
Reports suggest that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is gathering data of supposed fatalities from different regions between November 25 and 26. The alleged plan involves distributing Rs. 1 million to families of the deceased while the remaining Rs. 9 million per individual would be embezzled by PTI officials through forged records.
Health institutions in Islamabad, including Poly Clinic and PIMS, have outright rejected PTI’s claims regarding protest-related deaths. This discrepancy further fuels suspicions about the legitimacy of the compensation process.
A critical question also arises: why hasn’t the chief minister announced any financial support for police and Rangers personnel who lost their lives or were injured due to PTI’s violent demonstrations? This selective approach to compensation highlights the government’s apparent bias and questionable priorities.
The people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa must now reflect on PTI’s so-called commitment to development and public welfare. It is crucial for the citizens to hold their leaders accountable and demand transparency for the sake of their future.
