High-Level Meeting Addresses Security After Hanna Urak Incident
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the province's law and order situation, focusing on the tragic incident in Hanna Urak and its surrounding areas. The meeting was attended by Provincial Minister for Home Affairs Mir Ziaullah Langau, other relevant ministers, senior civil and military officials, and representatives of law enforcement agencies.
Participants conducted a detailed assessment of the prevailing security environment, recent terrorism-related incidents, and measures being taken to protect the lives and property of citizens. They received a comprehensive briefing on the Hanna Urak incident and the overall security landscape.
Key Decisions to Restore Peace
Several important decisions were approved to restore peace immediately and eliminate terrorist elements. It was decided to launch an immediate sanitization operation against terrorists and their facilitators in Hanna Urak and adjacent regions to ensure the complete eradication of miscreant elements.
Chief Minister Bugti issued clear directives for action against all those involved in terrorism and their abettors, stressing that such operations would continue until the terrorists are brought to justice. He declared in unequivocal terms that there would be no compromise on the writ of the state.
Joint Checkposts and Security Measures
The meeting also resolved to immediately activate joint checkposts in the troubled areas, where all relevant law enforcement agencies will collaboratively perform their professional duties. The aim is to effectively curb the movement of terrorists and provide a secure environment for the local population.
Expressing heartfelt condolences to the families of those martyred in the Hanna Urak incident, Chief Minister Bugti directed that the process of providing financial assistance and government compensation to the families of martyrs and affected individuals should begin within the next two days to ensure prompt relief.
Peaceful Protests and Dialogue Committee
The meeting also reviewed the concerns of citizens engaged in peaceful protests. Bugti reaffirmed that peaceful protest is the constitutional and democratic right of every citizen. The government is taking serious steps to address the legitimate demands and grievances of the protesters.
For this purpose, a high-level committee has been formed under the leadership of Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau and Provincial Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar. The committee will immediately engage with protesters, tribal elders, elected public representatives, civil society, and other stakeholders through dialogue to find an acceptable and sustainable resolution to the issues.
Government Resolve Against Terrorism
Praising the courage, bravery, and patriotism of the people and tribes of Hanna Urak, the Chief Minister said their bold resistance against terrorist elements exemplifies the finest traditions of Balochistan's tribal heritage and loyalty to the homeland.
Reiterating the government's resolve, the Chief Minister affirmed that the protection of citizens' lives and property remains the top priority of the Balochistan government. All available resources will be mobilized for the complete elimination of terrorism, the establishment of lasting peace, the strengthening of state authority, and the provision of every possible relief to affected people. The government will continue its efforts with full vigor until the scourge of terrorism is uprooted.
