Chief Minister of Balochistan Aslami Raisani
Chief Minister of Balochistan Aslami Raisani – APP (File Photo)

QUETTA: The Chief Minister of Balochistan Aslam Raisani said on Sunday that the government will launch a targeted operation in Quetta for the restoration of peace in the city, DawnNews reported.

After a fresh wave of ethnic and sectarian killings in Quetta, Raisani made the immediate decision in a high level meeting with the Provincial Home Minister Zafarullah Zahri, Ali Madad Jatak, religious leaders and representatives of law enforcement agencies.

Raisani was also briefed about the Quetta’s situation. Raisani said that the police department will be restructured and non-discriminate measures will be taken against culprits and target killers in the city.

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