Pak Shiite leader demands probe on non-compensation to 3/2 affected

By: Salman Alvi

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The Tehreek Nafaz-e-Fiqh-e-Jafariya Pakistan chief Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi has demanded from the Balochistan government authorities, particularly the President and the Prime Minister to compensate the loss of martyrs and their families of Quetta incident that occurred on March 2, give proper treatment facilities to the injured and get it investigated that why proper attention was not given to the martyrs and the injured and which powers are creating hurdle in giving compensation to the affected families.

He stated this while talking to a delegation of affected and bereaved families of the Quetta incident martyrs. Syed Zain-ul-Abideen, Syed Ali Raza and Sardar Abu Imad Jafri led the delegation. The delegation members apprised the Quaid-i-Millat-i-Jafariya about the situation created after the Quetta incident, particularly the condition of families of martyrs and the injured.

They thanked him on the efforts of Tehreek Nafaz-e-Fiqh-e-Jafariya in connection with taking out Ashra-e-Beemar-e-Karbala processions on Muharram 24-25, and particularly for getting the restrictions lifted on the procession of Arbaeen of Syed-ush-Shuhada (A.S.).

Agha Moosavi in his address on the occasion said that motherland was a target of terrorism under a well-hatched conspiracy since two and a half decades as a result of which thousands of innocents were martyred, mosques and Imambargahs were turned into Qatalgahs (slaughter places), people were inflicted with fear and harassment and none of the town or village is safe from this situation.

He said President Musharraf issued historic Presidential Ordinance in the light of Moosavi Peace Formula for rooting out terrorism, terrorist parties were declared banned. Had this Act implemented with courage and norms of justice and fair-play were fulfilled then no incident would have taken place including that of Quetta, he added. He said Balochistan in general, and Quetta in particular became target of increased terrorism soon after Jamali’s induction resulting in one incident after the other while the incident that took place on Ashoora Day was giving Quetta the look of Karbala in which dozens of people kissed martyrdom and more than 100 were injured.

He said the government had attended affected of the previous incidents but regarding Ashoora Day incident, help was extended to traders but the families of martyrs and the injured were neither given any help nor they were even offered condolences and sympathies.

Expressing concern on non-issuance of Quetta incident enquiry report, the TNFJ chief demanded from the government to bring the Enquiry Commission Report to public forthwith and give the culprits exemplary punishment.

Giving a general invitation to all wandering here and there not to consider themselves “La-Waris” and attach them with the Markaz. He said the nation should now be capable of identifying friends and foes and give up their separate identity; if it was not done yet then more problems would crop up, the responsibility of which would lay on them like before. Making a fervent appeal to the patriotic people he advised them to remain alert, express hatred against the banned groups and give priority to interest of the nation and the country over any other things.

The Quaid-i-Millat-i-Jafariya Agha Moosavi said we would Insha Allah (God Willing) announce Chehlum (fortieth) of Quetta martyrs not only in Pakistan but throughout the world also after conclusion of Ayyam Tajdeed-e-Ehad (Days of Renewal of Pledge) at a suitable time. He said all those who fell prey to terrorism were the pieces of our heart and all injuries inflicted on the Quetta incident injured are like injuries inflicted on our bodies.

Directing the affected to prepare a detailed report about their problems and difficulties, Moosavi assured them that sincere and honest efforts will be made to convey the possible solution of their problems and demands to the authorities concerned.

Central Spokesman of the Tehreek Syed Qamar Haider Zaidi, Malik-e-Ashtar and MFP Deputy Supreme Commander Ibne Ali Kazmi were also present during the meeting.

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