Void created by Siraj’s martyrdom cannot be filled: BAP

Kamal says contesting elections despite huge tragedy

QUETTA: Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) President Jam Kamal Khan Aliyani has said that the whole province is grieving the loss of 149 innocent people martyred in a suicide attack in Dringarh.

“BAP is in deep shock over the loss of its brave candidate Siraj Raisani and his position in Balochistan’s politics can’t be replaced,” said the BAP president while addressing a joint press conference with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Sunday.



BAP General Secretary Manzoor Kakar, Tahir Mehmood, Senator Naseebullah Bazai and other leaders attended the conference.
The PTI chief visited Quetta to offer his condolence to the Raisani family over the killing of 149 people in the Dringarh suicide attack.
Kamal thanked Imran for his visit and showing sympathy with the BAP and the people of Balochistan.

“Despite witnessing such a huge tragedy, we are taking part in elections because we don’t want terrorists to succeed in derailing the country’s electoral journey,” said Kamal, adding that Siraj Raisani and the 148 people’s sacrifices for the country would always be remembered.