Speaking to newspaper editors at Chief Minister’s House, he said if somebody thought that the incidents had been planned by some federal agencies to destabilize the elected provincial government, he was mistaken.
“There is no truth in such rumours, no such attempt has been made against the elected government,” Jam Yousaf said. He said a ‘dirty game’ was being played in the country, especially the province, in which some people or an organized group could be involved.
“We cannot rule out the involvement of a foreign hand in such incidents,” he said and added that it was possible that some people or groups did not like development and investment in Balochistan through the Gwadar port.
He dispelled the impression that the government wanted to pressure the Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal by arresting activists of religious parties in wake of the terrorist attacks.
“It is all wrong and rubbish,” he said and added that the police and other agencies always detained suspected people for interrogation.
He said that if nothing was proved against a person, he would be released.
The chief minister said the MMA, being a part of the coalition government, was fully participating in the efforts being made for normalizing the situation.
He said the government had decided to keep a vigilant eye on the activities of the workers of those defunct religious organizations that had launched new parties. He said the government was considering taking action against such people in view of the suggestions of the MMA and Ulema.
Jam Yousaf said his government was taking all possible steps for improving the law and order situation and promoting unity and brotherhood among the people. However, he said, the government needed cooperation of the Ulema, people and media in this regard.
He informed the editors about the steps taken for the arrest of the terrorists and suspects in wake of the June 8 and July 4 incidents.
He said the government would take steps for enhancing the ability and powers of the police to avert such incidents.
He said the government had taken action against some police officials for their negligence. He said further action would be taken after reviewing all other aspects of the incidents.
He said newspapers could play an important role in promoting harmony and brotherhood to defuse the situation created due to the recent terrorist acts.
SECRETARY TRANSFERRED: The provincial government on Tuesday transferred Home Secretary Dr Budaruddin Ujan.
According to sources he was made and officer on special duty and asked to report to the establishment division, Islamabad.
Forests and Livestock Secretary Khawaja Mohammad Sadiq has been given the additional charge of the home department.
Chaudhary Mohammad Anwar has been appointed deputy inspector-general of police, Quetta, and Malik Abdul Ghafoor Kasi has been asked to take over as senior superintendent of police. Sources said Israr Abbasi had been appointed the superintendent of police of city area. He will replace Wazir Khan Nasar, who has been asked to report to the provincial police headquarters.
Sources said more administrative changes would be made shortly.
A list has been prepared in this regard and Balochistan has approached Islamabad for appointment of officers in the province according to the federal government’s quota.
The province is facing a shortage of officers in various departments, including police.
#VEHICLES CHECKED:# Army and other law enforcement agencies launched massive checking of government and private vehicles during the curfew relaxation on Tuesday.
Army personnel in different areas of the city stopped vehicles of all kinds for checking of documents. They also searched suspected vehicles.
The owners and drivers were warned that they should keep all the required documents with them.
CURFEW RELAXATION: The home department has increased the curfew relaxation time by an hour.
All the markets and shops opened on Tuesday during the 12-hour curfew interval and the traffic remained normal.
Army and Frontier Corps personnel continued patrolling and no untoward incident was reported.