Security forces conducted an early morning raid on Girdarasha village today, arresting prominent Harki tribe figure Khurshid Harki, his brother Haidar Harki, a third unnamed brother, and their security guards.

According to an official statement from the Erbil Police Directorate issued on July 5, 2026, the operation was executed under judicial warrants following multiple citizen complaints. Authorities confirmed the detainees were transferred to a secure location ahead of legal proceedings.

Details of the Security Operation

According to reporting from Channel8, security personnel arrived at Girdarasha village in the early hours of the morning, focusing the operation on the residence of Khurshid Harki.

The Erbil Police Directorate confirmed the scope of the operation included:

• The arrest of primary suspects Khursheed and Haidar Latif.
• The detention of a third brother whose identity has not yet been released.
• The disarmament and apprehension of the suspects' private security guards.

Judicial Warrants and Criminal Charges

The Erbil Police stated that the enforcement action follows a series of alleged criminal offenses and public disruptions in the Khabat district. The suspects face multiple charges stemming from official legal complaints filed by local citizens.

According to the official police statement, the charges against the individuals include:

• Trespassing on private and public property.
• Inciting public unrest and undermining social stability.
• The destruction of military equipment belonging to the Kurdistan Peshmerga Forces.
• The deaths of a Peshmerga member and a civilian.

Economic and Infrastructure Impact

Beyond the violent offenses, provincial authorities accused the suspects of systematically targeting local infrastructure. The Erbil Police stated that the brothers actively obstructed government service projects and threatened the economic stability of the Khabat district, resulting in significant damage to public interests.

The Police Directorate emphasized that the law remains supreme and affirmed that no individuals would be permitted to compromise regional security. The detainees are scheduled to be transferred to the judicial system to stand trial for the micro-targeted crimes.

History of Regional Tensions

Khurshid Harki is a well-known figure within the Harki tribe. The family has a history of friction with regional authorities. In July 2025, a severe land dispute escalated into an armed clash between Harki's followers and the forces of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP).

That confrontation resulted in two fatalities and five injuries across both sides. While a mediation committee formed by the President of the Kurdistan Region reportedly settled the dispute last year, the police statement indicates that subsequent criminal acts prompted today's judicial intervention.