COAS Munir vows to bring May 9 violence perpetrators to justice
Pakistan
Army will not tolerate further degrading of security installments
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) - Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Saturday resolved to bring to justice all the planners, abetters, instigators and executors of vandalism on the Black Day of 9th May.
The army chief’s statement came as he visited the Corps Headquarters Peshawar, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated.
The army chief, according to the ISPR, said the armed forces would not tolerate any further attempt of violating the sanctity and security of its installations or vandalism.
COAS was given a detailed briefing on the prevailing security situation and ongoing counter-terrorism efforts. He appreciated the professional competence, performance and achievements of Law Enforcement Agencies in the ongoing fight against terrorism.
He also addressed the officers of the Corps and emphasised on the evolving threats to national security. He said, “We shall continue with our endeavors of peace and stability and there will be no room for spoilers of the process”.
The army chief also sensitised about challenges of information warfare and efforts to create misperceptions. He highlighted that a concerted effort is being made maliciously by inimical elements to target the Armed Forces. He pledged that such nefarious attempts will be foiled through the support of people of Pakistan.
Earlier on arrival, COAS was received by Corps Commander Peshawar.
