Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti has declared the attack on Jaffar Express “intolerable” and ordered a strict crackdown on those responsible.

He emphasised that Pakistan’s enemies will never succeed in their attempts to destabilise the nation.

Following the attack, CM Bugti chaired a high-level security meeting to review the law-and-order situation in the province. The additional chief secretary for home affairs briefed officials on the attack.

During the meeting, the chief minister made it clear: “This attack is unacceptable. Terrorists cannot be allowed to hold even an inch of our land.”

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CM Bugti stated that the intent behind such attacks is to create an atmosphere of fear and violence, but Pakistan will never be divided.

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The CM stressed that security forces must fight terrorism without hesitation, ensuring that Balochistan’s peace remains intact. He vowed to provide all necessary resources to security agencies and ordered a full-scale operation against terrorist facilitators.

“There will be no compromise on security in Balochistan. Tough decisions are necessary to eliminate terrorism,” CM Bugti asserted, directing authorities to bring all culprits to justice swiftly.

The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Shakeel Qadir Khan, IGP Police Moazzam Jah Ansari, IGP Railway Police Rai Tahir, and other senior officials.

Meanwhile, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has been in constant contact with CM Bugti, assuring full support from the federal government.

Naqvi condemned the heinous attack, expressing deep sorrow and reaffirming the government’s commitment to eradicating terrorism using all available resources.