Gilgit-Baltistan spared major destruction despite tense situation: CM

GILGIT: Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Haji Gulbar Khan said that the situation in Gilgit has been tense in recent days, but by the grace of Allah, Gilgit-Baltistan has been spared from major destruction.

While holding a press conference with provincial ministers, he said that Ameer of the Ahle Sunnah Wal Jamaat organization, Maulana Qazi Nisar Ahmed, was slightly injured in the attack, while his bodyguard was also injured, but his condition is out of danger.

The Chief Minister said that the government has taken immediate action and started action against the facilitators of the terrorists.

So far, 8 local facilitators have been arrested, and their details are also available, while the arrest of the real criminals will also be carried out very soon.

He clarified that all the elements disturbing the peace of Gilgit-Baltistan are being identified and security has been put on high alert in the entire region. He said that Maulana Qazi Nisar Ahmed has won the hearts of the people of Pakistan by giving a message of peace despite being shot.

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The people of Gilgit-Baltistan have proven that the intentions of enemy elements can be thwarted through unity and consensus. The Chief Minister said that those who try to spread sectarianism will never be spared.

He appealed to the youth to avoid unnecessary and provocative things on social media and support the government in identifying terrorist elements.

The Chief Minister said that consultations with the scholars are underway. The real culprits will be brought to justice and given exemplary punishment.

Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Haji Gulbar Khan said that the people of Gilgit-Baltistan are patriotic and have always played an exemplary role for the peace and order of their region.

The government will ensure complete peace in the region with the cooperation of the people.