Balochistan governor expresses sorrow over martyrdom of cop in firing on police van

Directs police and other LEAs to tighten security

QUETTA: Balochistan Governor Muhammad Khan Achakzai on Thursday strongly condemned the incident of firing on a police van at Arbab Karam Khan Road in Quetta and expressed deep sorrow over the martyrdom of one policeman in the incident.
In a condolence statement, the governor said that such cowardly terrorist attacks on the police officers and other security forces could not dispirit their ongoing war against terrorism and extremism.

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The governor said that no one would be allowed to spread fear and terror among the people.
He emphasised the law enforcement agencies to arrest the elements involved in the firing incident.
"Terrorists will not be allowed to implement their nefarious designs by creating panic and harassment among the people," he said.
He vowed that the elements involved in acts of terror and targeted killings would be brought to justice.
He directed the police and other law enforcement agencies to tighten the security.