Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Monday told the Lower House of the Parliament that a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has been constituted to investigate the recent cowardly terror attacks in Balochistan, including burning of Quaid-e-Azam Residency in Ziarat and killing of female students in Quetta.
"I promise the House that I will not conceal anything and would present all the facts on these incidents once the findings are completed. However, I felt that the security cordon encircling Quetta is such that no additional measures are required and questioned about the ability of security agencies to nab the terrorists," he said.
The Interior Minister said the government would leave no stone unturned and it would thoroughly investigate the incidents of Bolan Medical College, Quetta and Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's residency, Ziarat, so that the responsible of the terrorist activities are taken to task.
He also boldly announced that he is not afraid of the annoyance of anyone in protecting the lives of people, as he would only pay heed to the advice of the house. The Minister told the House that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is also considering seeking guidance from all parliamentary heads to resolve the issue.
He said that a joint investigation team headed by Deputy Inspector General of Police had been constituted to investigate the attack on the Quaid-e-Azam residency where he spent last days of his life in 1948 that had shocked the entire nation. He said that two of the security guards posted at the Ziarat residency had been taken in custody for questioning. He also asked as to why the guards failed to inform the police on hearing suspicious noises, which indicated that an attack is going to take place.
Responding to the opposition benches of the House, the Minister assured that each and every development with regard to investigation would be shared with the MPs and he would continue taking guidance from the worthy members.
He said that he has called a meeting of all related departments and civil armed forces on June 20 for the formation of new interior policy. He said all the resolutions passed jointly by the parliament would be implemented and the government of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) would become voice of every Pakistani.
About damaging Quaid's residency in Ziarat, Nisar said its concrete structure is safe but the wood structure has been damaged due to recent fire. He said experts' team has already reached Ziarat for repair of the residency, which he hoped would complete it within three or four months.
He said that the photographs and other belongings of Quaid-e-Azam kept in the Museum are also safe and sound. Federal government wanted to take responsibilities of national monuments and other cultural sites in the country and in this regard he would soon visit provinces for talks with provincial authorities for the safety and preservation of these sites, he said.
Chaudhry Nisar said that federal government would support provincial governments and to take all measures in consultation with provinces to thwart incidents like Ziarat in future. The Minister said that a new policy would meet the set objectives positively for enhancing co-operation among Federal government and provinces.
About the incident of Bolan Medical College, he said that the initial investigation report revealed that the students van was not exploded with remote control bomb, rather it was the incident of suicide bombing and suicide bomber was a female. He said that investigation of this incident is under process.
The Minister said that federal government wants to establish peace in Balochistan and other troubled areas of the country through dialogue, ending deprivation of people. He said that for this purpose all necessary measures are being taken. The Minister spoke high about Deputy Commissioner who was martyred in the Quetta incident and said that his services would be acknowledged.