Gen Bajwa orders relief operation for Sehwan blast victims
Pak Army and Rangers troops are on their way to Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrine
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) sources told that Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa condemned the blast at shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar. He expressed grief over the loss of lives.
While uttering condolences for the blast victims, he ordered quick rescue services and medical aid for them.
TWEET: DG ISPR Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor
#COAS directed imed assistance to Sehwan blast victims. Army /Rangers moved incl medical support. Hyderabad CMH ready to receive casualties.
— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) February 16, 2017
It was reported that Pakistan Army and Rangers troops are on their way to the Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrine to help the victims.
Meanwhile, preparations have been carried out at Hyderabad CMH for treatment and medical aid of injured people. Army Chief appealed the nation to stay calm and assured that the security forces will not let hostile agencies to succeed in terrorism. He said that the Pakistan Army stands with the people of this country.
#COAS appeals nation to stay calm. "Your security forces shall not allow hostile powers to succeed. We stand for our nation".
— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) February 16, 2017
Moreover, Director General ISPR further tweeted, "Armed Forces have placed all required resources for rescue effort. Army and Rangers are doing rescue effort at site. Air effort being sent for quick evacuation of injured. Night flying cap heli of Navy and C 130 of PAF will do relief effort."
#Sehwan. Armed Forces have placed all required resources for rescue effort. Army and Rangers are doing rescue effort at site.
— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) February 16, 2017
#Sehwan. Air effort being sent for quick evacuation of injured. Night flying cap heli of Navy and C 130 of PAF will do relief effort.
— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) February 16, 2017