Progress on the steps being taken to eliminate terrorism, extremism and sectarianism in the province under National Action Plan (NAP) was reviewed in detail in four-hour long meeting. The meeting expressed satisfaction over the steps taken under NAP and it was resolved that efforts will be continued to uproot terrorism, extremism and sectarianism from the province.
The meeting also appreciated successful operations carried out by Punjab government and law enforcement agencies against terrorists and their facilitators. The meeting paid tributes to the sacrifices rendered by the officers and Jawans of Pak Army, officers and officials of Punjab Police and other departments. The meeting agreed to take more co-ordinated and effective steps for the elimination of terrorism, extremism and sectarianism under NAP.
The meeting decided to launch crackdown without any discrimination against those providing financial support to the terrorists and their facilitators and close down all sources of financial aid to them. The meeting decided that zero-tolerance policy will be implemented against those involved in printing and distribution of literature based on religious hatred and implementation on law of ban on provocative speeches will also be ensured. Similarly, violation of Amplifier Act will not be tolerated at all and strict action will be taken against those involved in spreading terrorism, extremism, and sectarianism on social media. The meeting decided to make strict monitoring of entry and exit points of the province. Addressing the meeting, the Chief Minister said that our survival lies in the elimination of terrorism and the whole nation is united to achieve this objective.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2017