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DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Oct 17 (APP): Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Friday visited the Police Training School and the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) office in Dera Ismail Khan, which were recently targeted in terrorist attacks.
During the visit, District Police Officer Sajjad Ahmad Sahibzada briefed the governor about the incidents and the overall security situation.
Speaking to the media after the visit, the governor made it clear that no talks could be held with elements who reject Pakistan’s Constitution and state institutions.
He stressed that an operation against terrorists had become inevitable, emphasizing the importance of supporting the proposed National Peace Operation to ensure lasting peace across the country.
Governor Kundi said that political leadership, the armed forces, and the people must stand united to restore peace and stability in the country.
He added that a meeting chaired by the Prime Minister with all four provincial chief ministers was being held to discuss key decisions on national security and counterterrorism measures.
He reiterated that those who challenge the writ of the state would face action according to the law rather than negotiations. “Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has suffered the most from terrorism, and the province’s development is directly linked with peace,” he remarked.
The governor underlined that the merged districts were rich in oil and gas reserves, and exploration could only be possible if peace and stability were ensured in the region. He said that companies like OGDCL were willing to invest in these areas, but such progress depended on a sustainable security environment.
Highlighting the findings of the recent attack, the governor revealed that one of the assailants was a local resident while the others were Afghan nationals who maintained direct contact with handlers in Afghanistan.
He alleged that India and Israel were using Afghan soil against Pakistan, adding that some Afghan elements were involved in anti-Pakistan activities at the behest of foreign forces.
Kundi said that the timing of the attack, coinciding with an Afghan delegation’s visit to India, was indicative of this nexus.
He further stated that Pakistan had carried out intelligence-based operations but had also observed a ceasefire upon the request of friendly countries.
The governor also confirmed that he had an informal meeting with the newly elected Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the PTI delegation, expressing optimism that all issues would be settled through dialogue and that both the federal and provincial governments would work jointly for the province’s development.
He emphasized that peace, resource management, and good governance required all political parties to work together in the larger national interest.
He appreciated JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s political wisdom, saying the veteran leader always believed in democratic struggle and constructive engagement with all parties.
Later, Governor Kundi met with the families of the martyrs of the Police Training School attack and offered condolences.
He paid rich tribute to the courage and sacrifices of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, saying that the brave personnel had averted a major tragedy by laying down their lives.
He lauded the pivotal role of police in maintaining law and order and said that the people of Dera Ismail Khan were proud of their police force’s commitment in safeguarding peace.