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QUETTA, Jan 27 (APP):Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Tuesday appreciated the timely and effective action of the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Pishin district against militants.
He said that the law enforcement agencies are performing their duties with full professionalism and determination to establish law and order in Balochistan.
In a statement, the Chief Minister paid tribute to the courage, bravery and sense of duty of the CTD personnel who were injured in the exchange of fire during the operation and expressed his best wishes for their speedy recovery.
Mir Sarfraz Bugti said that CTD Balochistan and police personnel are standing on the front line in the war against terrorism and are taking all possible steps to protect the lives and property of the people.
He said that the recovery of rocket launchers, SMGs and explosives from the terrorists during the operation is clear evidence that these elements were busy trying to sabotage the peace of the province and had links with banned organizations.
The CM mentioned that the government has always given top priority to peace and law enforcement, and the agencies have been given clear instructions to continue their operations without discrimination under the zero-tolerance policy against terrorism.
He also expressed satisfaction that the protection of the civilian population was given priority while upholding the state writ during the operation.
Mir Sarfraz Bugti made it clear that there is no room for terrorists, their facilitators and networks in Balochistan. “Until the establishment of lasting peace in the province, anti-terrorism operations will continue with full force and every conspiracy will be foiled with the cooperation of the people”, he noted.
He said that the protection of the lives and property of the people of Balochistan is the first and unwavering responsibility of the government, on which no compromise to be made