by 1960 the militia numbered 1,928 men. four companies of kurram militia, with supporting arms, were employed during the indo-pakistani war of 1965. six men were killed, eighteen wounded, and one captured. in 1976 a third wing, and in 1984, a fourth, were raised. in february 1988, a fifth wing was raised, bringing the total strength of the militia to 3,460 men. it currently comprises five rifle wings, along with one medium battery of 130 mm and 155 mm guns, a field battery of 25-pounder guns, and a tank troop.