Mianwali attack culprits will be brought to book, says Mohsin Naqvi

LAHORE – The miscreants who took part in violent protests days ago and damaged various important buildings were being arrested.

On Monday, the figure of detained miscreants from Punjab reached 3368.

Punjab police spokesperson released a statement and said almost 162 police officers and personnel were injured in Punjab.

It was added almost 94 vehicles of police were damaged during the protests with damages to 27, 19, 21, 9, 4, 5, 3 vehicles in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Mianwali, Multan, Sialkot, Gujranwala and Attock respectively.

The provincial police chief said the suspects involved in violent destruction were being identified and they would be treated as per law.

Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid a visit to Mianwali, the 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Monday.

The chief secretary, police inspector general and officials concerned were also present.

Mohsin Naqvi visited the PAF airbase in Mianwali and Judicial Complex and reviewed the damage caused by the attack of miscreants.

Mohsin Naqvi was briefed about the situation. Talking to the media, the chief minister paid tribute to the police and security personnel for their bravery to foiling the terror attack.

He said the anti-state elements damaged public property and sensitive installations. However, he vowed to bring to book the culprits, saying the attackers and other miscreants will face the music.

Terrorism is unacceptable, he said reiterating his resolve to maintain peace. The troops who fended off the terrorist attacks are the brave sons of the soil, he said, adding that they will be awarded for their matchless zeal

The law will take its course and law-breakers will not be spared, the CM promised.  Terrorism cases have been filed and 54 miscreants carried out the attack, he added.