Balochistan : Security forces are continuing operation against the terrorists who have taken passengers of the Jaffar Express hostage.
According to security sources, the security forces are proceeding with extreme caution due to the presence of suicide bombers among the hostages. The terrorists have positioned suicide bombers next to some innocent hostages. The terrorists, wearing suicide vests, are using innocent people as human shield.
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express in Dhadar area of Bolan Pass today.
In their separate statements, they lauded the security forces for their bravery and professionalism demonstrated in the operation.
The President said attacks on unarmed civilians and passengers are inhumane and those involved in this attack are against Balochistan and its traditions. He said the Baloch nation rejects those who attack and hold hostage, the unarmed passengers, elderly and children. The President said no religion or society allows such wicked acts.
The Prime Minister, while highlighting the professionalism of security forces, said despite the difficult routes, the morale of officers and personnel involved in the operation is high.
He said the security forces are taking timely and prompt action and will soon succeed in their operation.
Shehbaz Sharif said the beastly terrorists, who carry out such attacks do not deserve any mercy, they are enemies of Balochistan’s development. He said terrorists’ targeting of innocent passengers in the Holy month of Ramadan testifies that they have no connection either with the religion Islam or with Pakistan and Balochistan.