PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Tuesday strongly condemned the killing of Rangers and police personnel on the Srinagar Highway in Islamabad, emphasising that their sacrifices won’t go in vain.

In a statement issued here, Mr Kundi expressed his deep sorrow and solidarity with the families and colleagues of the martyrs.

“The sacrifices made by these brave personnel will never be forgotten,” he said, stressing the importance of their service to the nation.

Kundi further pointed out that the masterminds behind the May 9 incidents continued to pose a threat to the state, saying, “The masterminds behind the May 9 attacks are still assaulting the state today.”

He labelled the recent attack on Rangers personnel, where a vehicle was driven into them, as part of a larger agenda of a hostile group. “Running over Rangers personnel with a vehicle is a mission of anti-state elements,” he added.

The governor also accused certain political groups of fostering terrorism, particularly highlighting the role of a party that has been accused of supporting militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa while engaging in terrorism activities in Islamabad.

“The party that has been fostering terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is engaged in terrorism in Islamabad as well,” Kundi remarked.

The governor prayed for the elevation of the martyrs’ ranks and patience and endurance for their families. “May Allah grant the martyrs a high rank and give their families the strength to bear this loss,” he said.

Published in Dawn, November 27th, 2024