By Ashrafuddin Pirzada
LANDIKOTAL: The situation in Manatoo and its surrounding villages has turned increasingly alarming as hundreds of Temporarily Displaced Persons (TDPs) continue to wait for compensation despite the completion of all official verification procedures, sources said on Monday.
Residents from Manatoo and nearby areas, including Lindoki, Leelgadda, Khomaray, Kamran, Nari Rogh, Woot, Warasta Mela, Peer Kot, Zareef Khan Kallay, and Gawakay, were forced to leave their homes due to the prevailing local situation.
They said months after their displacement, many families were still awaiting the financial assistance promised to help them rebuild their lives.
According to affected residents, biometric verification of all eligible individuals was conducted several months ago, raising hopes that compensation would be released promptly. However, despite fulfilling all formal requirements, no financial support has been provided so far.
“Our biometric verification was completed long ago, but we have not received any financial help,” said Ghazni Gul, a displaced resident, expressing frustration over the delay.
He said the prolonged wait has pushed many families into severe financial hardship. He said having lost their homes and sources of income, they were struggling to meet even their most basic daily needs. Daily wage earners have been particularly affected, as displacement has cut off their livelihoods, forcing them to rely on limited support from relatives or local communities, he said.
Gul said the uncertainty has also taken a psychological toll on the displaced population. Many residents report growing stress and anxiety due to the lack of response from authorities and the absence of a clear timeline for compensation.
“We are unable to provide even the necessities for our children.
Managing two meals a day has become very difficult,” said Aleem Jan, an elderly displaced person, highlighting the gravity of the situation.
He said the affected families have appealed to the district administration to immediately release the compensation funds and clarify the reasons behind the delay. Aleem said they emphasized that timely assistance was critical not only for their survival but also for restoring trust in the system.
Frustrated by continued inaction, residents have warned that they may be compelled to stage protests if their demands are not addressed soon. They cautioned that responsibility for any escalation would rest with the concerned authorities.
The ongoing crisis in Manatoo and its surrounding areas underscores the urgent need for immediate administrative intervention, as further delays risk deepening the hardships of already vulnerable communities.
