The long-awaited return of displaced families to their ancestral homes in Bajaur has begun, following significant gains by security forces in Tehsil Mamond where several key villages have been fully cleared and normalcy restored. According to the district administration, the villages of Larkalan, Brooklyn, Ghani Shah, and Chamyar Jor have now been declared safe after the writ of the state was firmly re-established. The clearance has opened the way for families, who had endured years of displacement, to finally return home with dignity.
Officials said comprehensive arrangements have been made to facilitate the process. Families are being provided with security cover, transportation support, and basic services to ensure their resettlement is carried out smoothly. “The people of Bajaur have shown remarkable patience and resilience during difficult times, and their sacrifices will always be remembered,” an official statement noted.
The administration emphasized that the repatriation process will continue in phases, extending to other areas of Tehsil Mamond and beyond as clearance operations are completed. Each return, it said, is being carefully coordinated to guarantee stability and prevent disruption for local communities.
Observers see the return of families as a significant milestone for Bajaur, an area that has long been at the centre of counter-terrorism operations. With villages reopening and daily life resuming, the development is being described as a turning point towards lasting peace and recovery in the district.
Officials reiterated that civil and military institutions remain united in their commitment to protecting residents and ensuring that displaced populations can resume their lives free from fear. “The state stands firmly behind the people of Bajaur in rebuilding a future of peace and stability,” the administration said.
