Immediate measures to be taken at all levels to establish peace & security in Balochistan: Mohsin Naqvi

QUETTA, August 30 (SABAH): Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Governor Balochistan Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail at the Governor’s House Quetta.

During the meeting, Interior Minister and Governor Balochistan condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Balochistan and expressed solidarity with the families of the martyrs. Federal Interior Minister said that immediate measures will be taken at all levels to establish peace and security in Balochistan. He highlighted that the Apex Committee has decided to hold talks only with those who lay down their arms and recognize the Constitution of Pakistan. He underlined that there will be no negotiations with terrorists, and this menace will be crushed with full force. He further stated that the Apex Committee under the chairmanship of Prime Minister has decided to deal with those who do not accept the state with iron hands. He reiterated that terrorists and their facilitators will be given a befitting response, and will not allow anyone to challenge writ of the state.

Mohsin Naqvi assured that the requirements of Balochistan’s security forces, Frontier Corps, police, and Levies will be fulfilled on priority basis. He underscored that it is the time to completely eliminate terrorists from Balochistan, and those who martyr our people will not be allowed to escape or hide.

Governor Balochistan Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail said that security forces and the people are united but few elements are trying to sabotage the peace. He termed the decisions made in the Apex Committee meeting as timely and essential for establishing peace and security in the province.