Pakistan

Navy Chief to conduct investigations into PNS Mehran attack: Gilani

PM assures of government cooperation to upgrade security of military installations.

Ppi/express May 24, 2011

KARACHI: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has charged Naval chief of staff Admiral Nauman Bashir to conduct the initial investigation of the terrorist attack on PNS Mehran in Karachi on May 22-23.

Talking to the media in Karachi, the prime minister praised the gallantry and valour of security forces and noted that the sacrifices of security personnel killed in the terrorists attack will not be forgotten.

Earlier, the Prime Minister visited PNS Mehran where the Naval Chief briefed him on the operation against the terrorists.

Gilani then visited PNS Shifa and PNS Rahat, where the injured soldiers are being treated.

He was also accompanied by the Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah.

PPI adds

Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani has directed to revisit, improve and upgrade security at all defense installations.

"There is need to upgrade security measures keeping in view intentions of terrorists," he said during visit to PNS Mehran Naval Air Base Tuesday. "Whatever possible action is required should be taken and government will extend all support," he stated.

Gilani noted that joint action by Navy, Rangers and Police personnel demonstrated that all security forces are united to eliminate terrorists.

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Noman Bashir briefed on operational response by Naval commandos against the terrorists. He thanked Rangers and Police personnel for extending support to Navy and said this had re-affirmed commitment and determination on their part to deal hidden enemies of the country with iron hands.

The Commander of Response Operation briefed the Prime Minister on prevalent security arrangements and details of operation to wipe out terrorists. The object of operation was to protect lives of other officials and defence assets.

Lieutenant Yaser Abbas did not hesitate to sacrifice his life in line of duty. He said two terrorists who escaped from Naval base were actually facilitators who brought-in equipment and ammunition for their accomplices.

COMMENTS (28)

Salman Memon | 13 years ago | Reply Chief PNS Mehran will investigate on himself by himself and then report to himself for his negligence. What will be the result!

Hafeez Sheikh | 13 years ago | Reply There's a Punjabi saying for this: "Khwajay da gawa daddu" ("Toad's witness will be the Frong")

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Hafeez Sheikh | 13 years ago | Reply Great. So he's going to be judge, jury and executioner,

SLDUA (Delhi) | 13 years ago | Reply Admiral Nauman Bashir, the person against whom the inquiry should be held for negligence and dereliction of duty has been deputed to inquire into matter. Contents of the expected cooked up report can not be based on facts.

Khalid Masood | 13 years ago | Reply Coming in front of media and trying to brief them was a mistake of Naval Chief. It is not the job of Services Chiefs to talk to media. ISPR is meant for that. Now, our civilian leadership is not exerting their authority. Why our PM has appointed the Naval Chief to conduct an inquiry in which Naval Chief himslef is one of the main witnesses.

Lobster | 13 years ago | Reply Please NO resignation Navy Chief Nauman Bashir Neither Army Chief resigned on GHQ attacked nor Air Chief on Abottabad incident, as well not even ISI chief for failing for only 5 years in locating OBL under the nose. Please stay, we need a shameless person on top in navy to match the others

Sajjad | 13 years ago | Reply sorry, he is not fif to head the inquiry.

syed Imran | 13 years ago | Reply Why Navy Chief,he should rather be sacked immediately for his incompetence.

Naushad Shafkat | 13 years ago | Reply This is a bit too much. The Naval Chief came across as an incompetent smart alec in his press conference. Instead of talking about his officers' bravery he described in detail how well trained, equipped and dedicated the terrorists were. This prompted one of the press-persons to ask "Sir, so when are you sending your officers for training to them?" He being asked to conduct the inquiry will get us nowhere. It was his security that was breached and he is the main person responsible. How can he ever formulate a report that he was responsible for the lapse? Take it from me the report will say all SOP's were duly observed and no one can be blamed. Or maybe some poor little guard will get it in his face. Q.E.D.

Nazir Habib | 13 years ago | Reply Super Duper Admiral Noman Bashir RESIGN, RESIGN, RESIGN. You have miserably failed to manage the Pak Navy. Shame on you for moving about in commando uniform after the attack was carried out and arriving on the scene in a white BMW. You should have been there within minutes of the attack and assisting your men. Mr. Gillani should also resign and put up an independent commission to investigate rather than the disgraced admiral. Salams to our disgraced navy.

Mohan Ram | 13 years ago | Reply Here is a verse for the men in uniform. Half a leauge, half a leauge Half a leauge onward Into the jaws of death rode the six talibans Volley to the right, volley to the left Volley in front of them rode the six talibans Forward the taliban brigade Charge for the guns he said Forward the taliban brigade Into the jaws of death Rode the six talibans Need more, read The charge of the Light Brigade

Nitin | 13 years ago | Reply This is priceless. I used to think that Manmohan Singh is the most spineless of all PMs. I have to revise my beliefs now - I think Gilani beats even Manmohan Singh

Fareedi | 13 years ago | Reply Another instance of the accused being the investigating officer.... pathetic.... how long are we going to fool ourselves...the rest of the world already knows!

Dem Managment | 13 years ago | Reply that was so sad salute to Pakistan Navy

commonsense | 13 years ago | Reply They destroyed, they killed and they escaped.... and he says there was no security lapse.... the person saying this will now conduct the investigation

FactCheck | 13 years ago | Reply Giviing keys to the bank to bank robber. Only in Pakistan.

TightDhoti | 13 years ago | Reply There was no cooperation between the navy and the police. The police were stopped from doing their jobs, as different departments tussled over whose orders should be followed.

ToddA | 13 years ago | Reply And , by the way , where was Hillary? for a year, asleep on the job? Checkbook audit......

Malik | 13 years ago | Reply What a joke after 2 days he has realized this...

goggi | 13 years ago | Reply With so many leaks in your own ceiling it is so immature, idiotic and unprofessional to blame the storm for the havoc caused from the dripping of roof................... *Pakistan has neither the means nor the appropriate statesmen to understand the complicated chess game(game of war) being played from very cunning and shrewd international players. Pakistan which merely represents a pawn in this chess game is badly caught in a trap......!

Pakistani | 13 years ago | Reply Naval Chief will conduct the investigation of Naval Security Failure in Karachi. Similarly, Army General will investigate the failure of Army in Abbotabad attack. Why not Zardari should investigate the Corruption charges against him. Who cares...

mahmood | 13 years ago | Reply No surprise here - put one of the guys responsible for the debacle in charge of the investigation and ask for more money at the same time. Not much different than the OBL debacle. Anyone want to bet money that no one resigns and no one will be held accountable?

Aminul Huq | 13 years ago | Reply Nothing Going right for Pakistan. They have to increase their security level to fight against terrorism.

Faraz | 13 years ago | Reply What a joke investigation,investigation,investigation :result 0.ultimately all burdens falls on the unfortunate people of this unfortunate country.you guys keep giving" extensions" for the strengthening of your power

A Khan | 13 years ago | Reply Navy Chief should resign rather than conducting an investigation on his failure.

IronyDetector | 13 years ago | Reply wow, the naval chief seems annoyed, and not in a good way; seems like he'd rather be sleeping.

Jamshed | 13 years ago | Reply Yeah tell me about it, The Navy Chief, the guy who said its not security lapse and the terrorist were sharp shooters.

Aftab Kenneth Wilson | 13 years ago | Reply The nation has already seen and heard the press conference of our Naval Chief who has refused to accept that there was any security breach. This shows where the power lies. It is time to send some in uniform packing home.

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