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| Security beefed up in Quetta |
| 2007-08-06 |
| QUETTA: Unprecedented security measures have been put in place in the provincial capital following the killing of provincial government spokesman Raziq Bugti, and with the 60th anniversary of Pakistan’s independence looming. All commuters are being checked to ensure the prevention of terrorism and pillion riding has been banned in the city. The security measures in Quetta, according to the government, are preparations for the approaching Independence Day. The law enforcement agencies also did not rule out possible violence on the first death anniversary of nationalist leader Nawab Akbar Bugti, who was killed in a military operation on August 26, 2006. Balochistan CM Jam Yousaf, however, said the province was not under threat, and the security measures were there only to prevent assassinations similar to Raziq Bugti’s. “Raziq was assassinated, and terrorists are targeting innocent people. The government has taken these security measures only to ensure the safety of the citizens of Balochsitan,” he told reporters. Online adds: FC, Anti-Terrorism Force, Balochistan Constabulary and police contingents have been deployed in the city, and armoured cars were seen patrolling the roads. Bunkers have been set up at all important routes. Roads leading to Governor’s House and CM’s House were closed every evening. |
| Posted by:Fred |