ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Tuesday again
made it clear that country will be freed from all kinds of arms and
ammunition and this mission will be completed thick and thin.
While
talking to host of journalists at the Interior Ministry after presiding
a high level meeting, Rehman Malik said that strict action will be
taken against extortionists in Karachi urging we respect verdict of the
Supreme Court in true letter and spirit.
He said strict action will be taken against holders of illegal weapons and fake licenses who may face jail terms.
The Interior Minister said that a large scale campaign will be launched for recovery of illegal arms.
He said a special cell headed by Deputy Inspector General Police is being set up to deal with ‘Bhata’ mafia.
He said strict action will be taken against those who have had past criminal record without any discrimination.
“It has also been decided that Karachi will be de-weaponized in phases”, the Rehman stressed.
Replying to a question, Rehman said that Zafar Qureshi is being provided with all optimum resources and facilities.
Law and order is the prime priority of government in Karachi, he said.
Regarding
raids at the houses of Hamayun Mari and Jamil Bugti, Interior Minister
went on to say that it is a sheer matter of provincial government and
report has been sought from the province.
He highly acclaimed
the role of Ulemas and Media for halting suicide bombing as joint and
concreted efforts are required to tackle the menace tooth and nail.
According
to Online, Rehman Malik said that he respects courts adding a committee
has been established on the threat to blow up FIA Building in Lahore
however the building has been evacuated in this regard.
Committee has been set up to probe the authenity of the threat and the matter, he urged.
He
said that important and key personalities have been bailed in
corruption charges however government will expose all culprits involved
in the heinous crime and prime example is of Moonis Elahi who is in
jail.
‘I faced courts bravely after some false cases were lodged on me too’, Rehman concluded. Online
