QUETTA: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday vowed to continue “all possible measures” to eliminate terrorism while chairing a high-level meeting in Quetta to review the blast near Chaman Phatak.
The meeting, co-chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, reviewed the overall law and order situation and various aspects of the attack.
Inspector General of Police Balochistan Mohammad Tahir Khan and senior officials of law enforcement agencies attended the meeting.
During the session, the provincial police chief presented an initial report on the explosion and briefed participants on progress made so far in the investigation.
The meeting strongly condemned the “cowardly attack” targeting innocent civilians and expressed condolences and solidarity with the families of the victims.
Mr Naqvi said the federal government stood with the people and government of Balochistan in this difficult time.
He said terrorists had displayed “extreme barbarity” by targeting innocent civilians, adding that the sacrifices of the martyrs would always be remembered.
“The government will continue taking all possible measures to eliminate the menace of terrorism,” the interior minister said.
Mr Bugti thanked Mr Naqvi for standing by Balochistan during difficult times and said the sacrifices of the martyrs would not go in vain.
The chief minister said terrorists linked to “Fitna al-Hindustan” would be brought to their logical end and vowed to intensify operations against anti-state elements.
He also said the provincial government would continue supporting the families of the victims and ensuring the best possible treatment for the injured.
