Sahiwal tragedy: Initial JIT report to remain confidential, says Punjab govt

Only final report shall be made public, says law minister

LAHORE: The Punjab government on Wednesday decided that the findings of the initial joint investigation team (JIT) report in the Sahiwal tragedy shall remain confidential, Express News reported.

Addressing the media, Punjab Law Minister Basharat Raja maintained that only the final report shall be made public. He further stated that authorities have taken the necessary steps outlined in the initial report.



On the occasion, he apprised that the Sahiwal tragedy was a matter of grave concern and was therefore on Punjab Assembly's agenda for the day.

During the address, the provincial law minister clarified that the operation had been conducted based on intelligence. The authorities are keen on completing the initial groundwork and forwarding the case to an anti-terrorism court, said Raja.



"Action has been initiated against the guilty," he commented.

Speaking on the matter, Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar said that the provincial government within 72 hours of the incident demonstrated its commitment of acquiring justice for the victims of the tragedy.