RAWALPINDI: An official spokesman today [Nov 30] re-emphasised that Pakistan will not be able to tolerate Indian aggression, and said the restraint being exercised by Pakistan should not be taken as a sign of weakness. Replying to newsmen’s questions at a Press briefing here today, the spokesman hoped the world was aware that something in the nature of major aggression had taken place… .
He said Pakistan’s intention to defend herself by all the means “at our disposal is always there”. But he added, there was also the intention to prevent outbreak of all-out hostility in the hope that Pakistan’s “restraint” will be appreciated. — Special representative
[Meanwhile, according to a report from Dacca,] Two persons were killed and two others wounded when some armed men opened fire on them at Shantibagh early tonight [Nov 30], according to Police sources.
The two who fell to the assassins’ bullets were Mr Shahjahan, Joint Secretary, Dacca City Convention Muslim League and Chairman, Khilgaon Union Muslim League, and Sheikh Nasirullah, member, Rajarbagh Union Committee. According to Police, the victims were sitting in a tea stall at Shantibagh when five to six persons armed with sten-guns appeared there and opened fire killing them on the spot.
Published in Dawn, December 1st, 2021
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