DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A strong condemnation of extremism echoed through the village of Kray Shamozi after an extremist, Naeem Khan, was killed during an attack on Jandola Fort.
Following the incident, Ahmad Khan, father of the slain extremist, gathered more than 20 tribal elders in a jirga held in their native village. He openly disowned his son and declared his rejection of militancy in clear terms.
“Anyone who stands against Pakistan or the Pakistan Army is the enemy of the state,” Ahmad Khan said. “Even if it is my own son.” His powerful words marked a bold denouncement of extremism, drawing widespread support from village elders.
Ahmad Khan revealed he had once pleaded with his son to abandon the path of violence. He had even held the Holy Quran in his hands, asking Naeem to return to the right path. But Naeem rejected both the plea and the sacred book.
“I want nothing to do with his body or remains,” Ahmad Khan declared with firm conviction. “My son is the fuel of hell.”
The jirga issued a unanimous verdict. The entire village adopted a zero-tolerance policy toward terrorists and rebels. The elders stated that no forgiveness would be shown to anyone raising weapons against the nation or its armed forces.
In an unprecedented move, the villagers refused to offer funeral prayers for Naeem Khan. No one extended condolences. There were no mourning rituals. This act was a powerful public condemnation of extremism, signaling a major shift in community attitudes toward militancy.
The firm stance against radical elements by the father and the tribal elders has been seen as a historic message from the people. It reflects a growing resolve to isolate militants and defend the country’s peace and unity.
This event is now seen as a significant example of community-level rejection of extremism, showing that the support for violent ideologies is rapidly diminishing among the people of the region.
