Not clamping down on militancy akin to colluding with the enemy: HRCP

Mere rhetoric after every incident of bloodshed is not enough, concrete steps need to be taken, says HRCP.

LAHORE: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Monday condemned the killing of ten foreign tourists and one Pakistani citizen in Gilgit-Baltistan and termed the incident as evidence of the existing security crisis in the region.

A statement issued by the Commission said, “The killings of the foreign tourists brings to mind a similar incident last year when Shias were murdered by killers who came as quickly as they disappeared."

"The incident speaks volumes about the ineptness of the security in the region and the inefficiency of the intelligence apparatus," the statement continued.

Gilgit-Baltistan, which had hitherto been considered a safe place for tourism now poses a serious risk to the industry because of the recent killings in the region.

"Actions against the elements who have claimed responsibility for the killings does not demonstrate much commitment," the statement said.

The statement said that while condemnation of such an attack is vital, concrete steps need to be taken.

"Not clamping down on militancy, a failure to challenge the increasing intolerance in society and responding with mere rhetoric to incidents of bloodshed is nothing short of colluding with the enemies of Pakistan," the statement concluded.