The terrorist attack on the Hazara community on February 16 demonstrated that we live in an interdependent, vulnerable and fragile country. After a brief pause; Hazara community was once again targeted in a heinous attack, leaving 85 dead and many wounded. The community is suffering the sectarian jolts since 1999 in Quetta. The downtrodden people are raising their voice continuously, demanding justice; crackdown on culprits, cessation of genocide and religious harmony. Unfortunately, not a single government has heard their appeal. The imposition of Governor’s rule couldn’t stop terrorists; similarly, having the full powers of FC, it failed to deliver any positive result. Lashkar-e-jhangvi (LEJ), claiming responsibility for the attacks are not being apprehended. Arresting 170 people as suspects depicts a response to pressure. Malik Ishaq the leader of LEJ still enjoys freedom. Government should bring all the terrorists to the gallows, especially the perpetrators of Kiryani massacre.
AMJAD HUSSAIN,
Baluchistan, February 21.