Manan Mandokhail:
QUETTA, March 25: The Balochistan government has criticized BNP-Mengal (BNP-M) for its protests, stating that no one is above the law and action against anti-state elements will continue without discrimination.
Government spokesperson Shahid Rind responded to BNP-M’s strike call, emphasizing that the party has a constitutional right to protest, but must follow legal procedures. “Section 144 is enforced on national highways, and BNP-M should seek permission from the administration before staging demonstrations,” he said. He also claimed that the public’s response to BNP-M’s strike call reflected their stance on the matter.
State Will Not Compromise on Security
Rind warned that those using women as shields to challenge the state would be held accountable. “Whenever action is taken against anti-state elements, certain factions attempt to revive vested interests under the guise of honor and dignity,” he said, questioning why the use of female suicide bombers does not provoke outrage over honor.
He reaffirmed that the government will uphold its authority and will not tolerate extremism. “There will be no discrimination in taking action against those violating the law,” Rind asserted.
