No one will be allowed to damage ‘public property’

In view of the violent incidents in Balochistan, Section 144 has been implemented, says minister

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Balochistan Home and Tribal Affairs Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau on Wednesday said that peaceful protest was a democratic right of every citizen, but no one would be allowed to damage public property and challenge the write of the state.

“All institutions are on alert for the safety of the country and the people as law and order situation is under control in Balochistan,” he said while talking to journalists.

He noted that “In view of the violent incidents in Balochistan, Section 144 has been implemented, lamenting that damage to government property and attack on officials is deplorable.”

Commenting on the prevailing political situation, the minister said the country could not afford anarchy, adding “we should wait for the court’s decision.”

“Harming your country, institutions and property and attacking officials is not service but anti-nationalism,” he added.

The minister said that he ordered an investigation into the violent incident outside Askari Park.

During the last day protest, some suspicious people have also been seen and pointed out, creating law and order. However, he said that things were moving in right direction as traffic was flowing.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 11^th, 2023.