LAHORE – Five police officials were held accountable for security lapse in the Bisham attack in which five people including four Chinese engineers were killed.
Pakistan launched high-level probe as Chinese engineers were killed while traveling between Islamabad and a hydroelectric dam construction site in Dasu.
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said PM Shehbaz Sharif instructed action against senior police officers for their negligence following an inquiry report on the Shangla district attack that resulted in the deaths of five Chinese nationals.
In a press conference, the minister said the government formed an inquiry committee to investigate the attack on a vehicle carrying Chinese engineers to the Dasu Hydropower Project. Those who face action include the Regional Police Officer (RPO) of Hazara Division, district police officers of Upper Kohistan and Lower Kohistan; the director of security at Dasu Hydropower Project; and the commandant of the special security unit of KP.
The inquiry committee was tasked with investigating the incident and identifying security protocol failures.
After the attack, the Pakistani Prime Minister personally visited the Chinese consulate and later went to the Dasu area to boost the morale of Chinese engineers. He emphasized Islamabad’s commitment to regional peace while underscoring the seriousness with which the country is addressing the security of Chinese nationals and projects, stating that PM Shehbaz is personally overseeing these efforts.
PM Sharif also directed authorities to ensure foolproof security for Chinese nationals in Pakistan. During a meeting on law and order in Islamabad, the premier instructed development of comprehensive action plan for regular security standard operating procedure audits and announced his intention to personally oversee monthly meetings on the security of Chinese nationals.
The meeting, attended by the federal interior minister, security institute heads, and relevant authorities, included a briefing on the country’s security situation. PM Shehbaz reiterated the commitment to combat terrorism and instructed the interior ministry to enhance cooperation with provincial anti-terrorism departments.
