Balochistan CM says BLA hit soft targets and killed innocent civilians.  Announces Rs2m compensation for victims of terrorist attacks.  Bugti, Naqvi, Lt-Gen Rahat visit Capt Ali Qureshi Shaheed’s residenc.e

LAHORE   -   Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti said on Sunday that no Balochi had killed any Punjabi but terrorists killed Pakistanis.

Addressing a press conference at a local hotel here he said, “Terrorists have no religion, sect or ethnicity and they should be treated as terrorist only.” He said that in Baloch traditions travellers are very important and the Baloch have a lot of respect and esteem for women and children. “No Islamic or even Baloch traditions allow killing innocent human beings in front of women or children. The state is standing with oppressed people and with the family members of all those who lost their dear ones in recent terrorism incidents,” he added.

The Balochistan CM said that he was here to assure that no leniency would be shown to terrorists. “In the recent terrorist incidents, BLA had attacked nine places in Balochistan and hit soft targets except one which was paramilitary an installment and three Frontier Corps personnel were martyred in it. All other targets were civilians which exposed the capacity of terrorists. The Balochistan government along with law enforcement agencies will make sure that terrorists meet their logical end,” he maintained.

He also thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, who had visited Balochistan and an apex committee meeting was held there. “Action was taken on demands of the Balochistan government from the federal government. As the federal government has announced compensation for the martyrs, the Balochistan government will also give Rs 2 million to each family. The Balochistan government will also compensate for damaged vehicles,” he added.

The Balochistan CM said that ‘Disgruntled Balochs’ was not a right term, “they are only terrorists and there is a ruling of the then Speaker Quddus Bizenjo in this regard which he had given in the Balochistan Assembly. An all-out effort will be made to eradicate terrorism from Balochistan and establish the writ of state in real sense, he maintained.

He said that those who commit violence in the name of religion had nothing to do with religion and likewise those involved in violence in the name of nationalism had nothing to do with it. He said that certain groups could not be allowed to create unrest and instability in the country just for their vested interests.

He said that people of Balochistan equally feel the pain and agony of the families of the martyrs.

He said such nefarious actions could not harm the state’s resolve against terrorism. Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti said he had visited the residence of Shaheed Captain Muhammad Ali Qureshi and offered condolences with the family. He also visited the grave of the Shaheed and offered Fateha.

He said that response teams had responded well in time which helped minimise the damage.

Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti has announced a compensation of two million rupees per family for those who were martyred in the recent terrorist attack in Musa Khel.

Addressing a news conference in Lahore today, he said the terrorists are killing innocent citizens. He emphasized that terrorists have no religion or tribe and should be recognized and treated as terrorists only.

Mir Sarfaraz Bugti reiterated that no group will be allowed to take law into its own hands.

He said that heirs of the martyrs will not be alone, and all out assistance will be given to them. He vowed that there would be no concessions for terrorists, affirming that they will be dealt with iron hands

Mir Sarfaraz Bugti also highlighted that in recent days, terrorists attacked nine locations in Balochistan and targeted innocent people.

Meanwhile, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Quetta Corps Commander Lieutenant General Rahat Naseem visited the residence of Shaheed Captain Muhammad Ali Qureshi here in Naseerabad area on Sunday and offered condolences to the family members.

They met parents of the Shaheed and prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved family members to bear the loss with fortitude.

Special tribute was paid to Shaheed Captain Ali Qureshi. Naqvi said the Shaheed Captain bravely fought with terrorists and foiled their nefarious designs. Bugti said, “Shaheed Captain Ali Qureshi was a brave son of soil and we pay tribute to his courage.”

Lt-Gen Rahat Naseem said sacrifice of the Shaheed was a symbol of unflinching resolve of Pak Army and people of Pakistan against terrorism.

Later, all three visitors went to the grave of Shaheed Captain, laid wreath and offered Fateha. Captain Ali Qureshi embraced martyrdom on August 26 while fighting with terrorists in Balochistan.