Punjab Apex Committee: "Shoot at Sight" orders issued
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LAHORE: Punjab Apex Committee has taken key decisions regarding the counter terrorism operations in Punjab province.
The Punjab government has issued shoot at sight orders for terrorists in the wake of burgeoning terror attacks in the country, it has been learnt.
According to reports, during a meeting of Apex committee under the chair of chief minister Shahbaz Sharif, it was decided that the scope of operation against terrorists in Punjab would be expanded with the help of intelligence agencies to eradicate terrorism.
It was also decided to adopt zero tolerance policy against terrorists. Earlier, the provincial government decided to seek paramilitary Rangers’ assistance in anti-terrorism operations, Dunya news reported.
As per the decisions taken in Sunday’s meeting, the facilitators of suicide attackers would also be taken as ‘jet black terrorists’ while action will be launched against those found guilty of providing them shelter and residence.
According to the sources, it was also revealed to the attendees that the Jamaat-ul-Ahrar group was being supported by Lashkar-e-Jhangvi network in Punjab.
