Rehman hints at action against LeT, TTP and SSP in Balochistan

Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has vowed to take action wherever the writ of state is challenged, adding that the terrorists wanted to destabilize the country. Talking to media in Quetta on Wednesday, Rehman said that the Frontier Constabulary has been given police powers for three months. He, however, added that the action would be taken on the orders of the provincial government. I am here only to assist the Balochistan government. As many as five outfits including Balochistan Republican Army, Balochistan Liberation Front and Balochistan Armed Defence have been banned for their alleged involvement in terrorist activities, Malik maintained. Their bank accounts have also been seized and they could not set up offices, Rehman added. Rehman assured that the federal government would provide the Baloch government with whatever it wants. We will do away with the sense of insecurity among the Baloch people by rooting out the religious organizations from the province, Malik pledged. He said that action would be taken against Lashkar-e-Jahngvi, Taliban and Sipah-e-Sahaba present in the province. I never hinted at operation in Balochistan on the lines of Swat and Malakand, the minister said while replying to a question in this regard.