PM Imran Khan strongly condemned Quetta attack, demands immediate investigation

Prime Minister Imran Khan has strongly condemned the Quetta mosque attack here on Saturday (today).

Premiere Imran Khan also paid tribute to the Quetta attack martyr DSP Haji Amanullah.

PM Imran Khan expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate incident.

In his tweet on Saturday, PM said, “I have demanded an immediate report on the condemnable cowardly terrorist attack in Quetta targeting a mosque & people at prayers.

“Have asked prov govt. to ensure all medical facilities are provided to the injured.”

“Martyred DSP Haji Amanullah was a brave & exemplary officer”, said PM Imran Khan.

I have demanded an immediate report on the condemnable cowardly terrorist attack in Quetta targeting a mosque & people at prayers. Have asked prov govt to ensure all medical facilities are provided to the injured. Martyred DSP Haji Amanullah was a brave & exemplary officer.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) January 11, 2020

Yesterday, at least 15 people embraced martyred and 20 injured after a blast struck a mosque located in Quetta’s Ghousabad area.

According to police, DSP Amanullah also martyred in the blast that took place on Friday.

Rescue teams arrived soon to shift the injured to the Civil Hospital for medical treatment.

Law enforcement agencies cordoned off the area to initiate an investigation into the incident.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa also condemned the Quetta attack.

He expressed deep grief and sorrow over the incident.

According to the DG ISPR, General Qamar Javed Bajwa stated: “every possible assistance be given to police & civil administration. Those who targeted innocents in a mosque can never be true Muslim.”

FC Bln troops reached Qta blast site. Area cordoned off. Joint search operation with police in progress.Injured being evacuated to hosp.
“Every possible assistance be given to police & civil administration. Those who targeted innocents in a mosque can never be true Muslim”, COAS.

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) January 10, 2020

Earlier, DSP Amanullah’s son Najibullah shot dead a month ago on Sariab Road.

Chief Minister Baluchistan Jam Mir Kamal Khan Alyani strongly condemned the blast and summoned the report.

He also directed for the provision of best medical to the injured.

He further stated that joint search operation with police in progress.

CM Baluchistan said we will not let anyone destroy the hard-earned peace that achieved through the sacrifices of the armed forces and citizens.