Sectarian Harmony is the only instrument through which we can overcome the terrorism across the Punjab and for this purpose all religious scholars should join hands with the police for the permanent maintenance of law and order.
This was stated by Inspector General of Police, Punjab, Aftab Sultan today, during his meeting at Central Police Office Lahore with 11 members delegation of Shia Leaders. The delegation members included Alhaj Haider Ali Mirza, Molana Waqar Naqvi, Agha Abbas, Zahid Bukhari, Saleem Bukhari, Aslam Malik, Mian Khan Sahib, Zameer Aslam, Mian Zeeshan, Akhter Bukhari and Khwaja Basharat.
While condemning the terrorism, head of the delegation Alhaj Haider Ali MIrza extended full cooperation of his community to IGP and assured for their permanent cooperation with the police department.
The delegation also requested to Police Chief for expediting terrorism investigation cases against Shia Community, lying pending with the police department for the last two years. IGP assured the delegation to consider their request.
On this occasion, IGP told the delegation that all possible steps are being adopted by the police department for the security of all religious scholars in the province. The delegation also lauded the efforts being rendered by the IGP for maintenance of law and order in Punjab.
(Handout No. 80)
Source: Director Public Relations, Punjab Police.
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Press Release Date:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013