QUETTA, Dec 29 (APP): Minister for Interior, Planning, Development and Reform Ahsan Iqbal was given a detailed briefing about the suicide attack at Methodist Church by Inspector General (IG) of Police Balochistan here on Friday.
IG Balochistan Mozzam Jah Ansari informed that 400
devotees including children, women and males were rescued and saved by valiant and brave security forces including police at the time of incident.
He said nine people were killed and 50 other injured in the
suicide attack at Methodist Church in Quetta.
Currently, 39 churches have been provided foolproof
security, he added
Federal Minister for Religious Affair and Interfaith Harmony
Sardar Muhammad Yousuf, provincial Minister for Planning and
Development Dr, Hamid Achakzai, MPA Anita Irfan, Deputy Mayor
Quetta Muhammad Younus Baloch and other official were present
on the occasion.
Ahsan Iqbal said attackers of church were enemies of the
humanity and country.
During a discussion with pasture Simon Basheer and Masih
community, the Interior Minister said the worship places are assets
of nation, and their protection was the responsibility of government
and public.
He assured Simon Basheer that federal government will
cooperate them in maintenance of church and compensations
for victim’s relatives.
Ahsan Iqbal also directed IG Balochsitan to complete Safe
Quetta City Project on emergency basis.
Simon Basheer appreciated the role of government and
thanked Ahsan Iqbal and other ministers on the occasion.
IG briefs Interior Minister about Quetta Church incident
