Taliban, banned outfits involved in Lyari, says Malik

Dunya News

Interior Minister Rehman Malik said that Taliban, Baloch and banned outfits are involved in Lyari.

While addressing joint conference along with Sindh CM Qaim Ali Shah in Karachi, Malik said that comprehensive strategy has been prepared against terrorists.Every possible step would be taken for restoration of peace in the city. Criminal elements are likely to surrender within 72 hours, he said.He said that chaotic situation in Balochistan is undoubtedly affecting Lyari.He said that Taliban, Baloch and banned outfits are undoubtedly involved in creating anarchy in the hub of economy.He said that miscreants are using latest and sophisticated weapons usually used by the Army.He said that we are sending messages to the miscreants, with the direction that whosoever wants to have an amnesty, he should surrender within 24 hours; otherwise police and Rangers would continue operation.He also warned that the house would be set on fire if any rocket launcher or hand grenade is recovered from there. He said that special police check posts would be formed in Lyari in to check the suspicious people.He said that four helicopters equipped with machine guns would also monitor the Lyari operation; new and novel satellite system also has been arranged in this regard, he concluded.