PESHAWAR (National Times) The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to form a commission to investigate the Bannu incident.

KP Adviser for Information Barrister Saif in a statement said on Saturday KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur had taken notice of the ongoing situation in Bannu and also ordered formation of a commission to probe the incident.

He stated that the commission would present a report on the incident after fair and transparent investigation and those involved in it would be identified. The report would be made public and legal action would be taken against the culprits, he added.

Barrister Saif highlighted that most of the time security remained high-alert on sensitive areas. He directed the public to remain vigilant in the wake of the recent surge of terrorism in the province.

He also said anti-state and anti-people elements were engaged to disrupt law and order but “we wouldn’t let them succeed in their nefarious acts”.

On Friday, public in Bannu district came out on streets, demanding peace and security against surge in terrorism.

However, the situation escalated when clashes erupted between protesters and law-enforcement agencies as a result of which several people were injured and one died.