We Will Not Sit Silent: Raisani

The Baloch Hal News

QUETTA: Chief Minister of Balochistan Nawab Mohammad Aslam Raisani has strongly condemned the attack on residence of Provincial Minister for Finance which claimed 3 lives and said it was pre-planned attack to kill Mir Asim Kurd but fortunately he remained unhurt.

Talking to media here on Thursday, Chief Minister said government will take strict action against those elements who are involved in this crime. “We will not sit silent, we will identify the attackers and target them.”

He said that such incidents are taking place not only in Balochistan but in other parts of the world which are condemnable. There is need of foolproof security arrangements to deal with any untoward and maintain order, he said

Asked about the Rehman Malik statement, Nawab Aslam said the Provincial Government had already recorded its protest. “I did not agree with Rehman Malik during the meeting even I told him that I will make a draft proposal and send it to you then Federal government return it to its latter paid.” “If police is present here then why should I transfer the policing powers to FC,” he maintained.

On question regarding the attack whether it took place over personal enmity Raisani says “though Asim Kurd has had no enmity with any one but he is tribal personality and there is possibility that some one took this step in jealousy.”  It was not the reaction of statement of Rehman Malik.

The Provincial Police Officer, Malik Mohammad Iqbal who was also present on the occasion said he had called a meeting of Police, Anti Terrorism Force and RRG to review the law and order situation. “After the attack on Finance Minister we have beefed up the security and all ministers would be provided foolproof security.”

He said that investigations were underway to decide whether it was suicide attack or planted. “Police have arrested many people in connection with the deadly suicide attack on Al Qudus procession in Mezan Chowk and still raids are being carried out in different places, he said adding “We can not provide all information to media because it will benefit the criminals.” He also said that strict security measures will be taken on the eve Eid prayer. Police and personnel of other law enforcement agencies will be deployed in Imam Bargah and Mosques and in the open places where people offer prayers.