Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has stated that there is no need for a major operation in Balochistan, as the terrorists operating there can be dealt with by a single Station House Officer.
He assured that the terrorists would soon receive a “clear message.” Naqvi made these remarks during a press conference in Quetta alongside Balochistan Chief Minister Sardar Sarfraz Bugti.
He emphasised that the purpose of his visit was to demonstrate solidarity with the people of Balochistan and to assure them that the federal government fully supports the provincial leadership.
“The federal government is standing firmly behind Chief Minister Bugti, who will have our full backing in whatever decisions he makes,” Mohsin said.
He added that while some efforts in Balochistan are visible, much more is happening behind the scenes.
Addressing the surge in violence, Naqvi expressed deep concern over the incidents, calling them unacceptable. “These acts of terror are intolerable, but they cannot intimidate us. The terrorists will soon receive a strong message,” he asserted. He dismissed the need for a large-scale operation, reiterating that the terrorists are only a minor threat.
“These terrorists have attacked from hiding. If they had the courage, they would face us directly. Our forces are well-equipped to deal with them, and their elimination will not require extensive operations,” Naqvi explained.
Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti highlighted the challenges of securing Balochistan’s vast terrain, noting that terrorists often exploit isolated areas to carry out attacks.
He assured that the government is actively responding to these threats.
The interior minister reiterated that the federal government would provide the Balochistan CM with whatever support he needed: “There is full support from the federation. The interior ministry is his own.”
