News Desk
Quetta : Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has said that no safe haven will remain for terrorist elements working against peace and stability in the province, reaffirming the government’s resolve to eliminate terrorism through an effective and coordinated strategy.
The chief minister termed the killing of eight terrorists affiliated with what the government described as the India-backed Fitna al-Hindustan during a security operation in the Kolpur area a significant success in the fight against terrorism.
Bugti said no attempt to spread unrest, intimidate citizens or disrupt normal life on national highways would be allowed to succeed. He highlighted ongoing intelligence-based operations in Kolpur, Kirdgap and Nushki, along with enhanced security measures on the Quetta-Taftan National Highway, aimed at protecting citizens and ensuring uninterrupted movement.
The chief minister also expressed deep sorrow over the martyrdom of Major Umar Minhas Nasir and Havaldar Muhammad Adnan Khan, who were martyred in a terrorist attack. He paid tribute to their sacrifices and offered condolences to their families.
Bugti said terrorist groups were increasingly using modern technologies, including drones and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), to pursue their objectives. However, he maintained that such tactics would not weaken the state’s resolve.
He said security institutions were continuously adapting their strategies and capabilities in response to changing terrorist tactics.
According to the chief minister, sustainable peace in Balochistan is directly linked to economic activity, investment and the protection of citizens’ normal lives. He vowed that attempts to derail the province’s development through terrorism would be defeated.
Bugti further said the Azm-e-Istehkam vision approved by the federal Apex Committee under the National Action Plan reflected the state’s collective strategy against terrorism.
He reiterated that the Balochistan government would continue its full cooperation with security and law-enforcement institutions to ensure peace and protect the people.
