Private jirgas have been banned in Peshawar after the local police imposed a complete ban on unsanctioned dispute solving meetings in order to reduce increasing violent incidents. This news was announced by Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Mian Saeed on Friday 13th November 2026, stating that those organizing jirgas will face serious action and any business premises which hold the meetings will be shut down immediately.
This comes after a fatal shooting at a meeting in a local hotel, leaving two people dead. CCPO Mian Saeed stated that the unauthorised meetings taking place in urban areas often result in heavy weaponry being openly displayed, putting local residents in dangerous situations. The new orders state that any business hotels or wedding halls involved in holding unsanctioned councils will be shut immediately by police. Anyone organizing or chairing an alternative court will face criminal charges.
Jirgas traditionally involve tribal elders coming together to solve disputes in the community by coming to an agreement however unauthorised councils in urban areas have come under heavy investigation as they do not go through formal courts and breach basic human rights. In June 2026, Peshawar police arrested several suspects and council members in the Badaber area after an unlawful meeting tried to resolve a case of alleged sexual assault by forcing the couple to marry and pay compensation. By removing illegal dispute solving set ups authorities hope to enforce the rule of law and make sure criminals are dealt with through formal courts.
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