The Federal Minister for Interior, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that the Quetta blast was a suicide attack and TTP has claimed the responsibility on social media.
According to media reports, the Interior Minister has made these remarks while talking to journalists in Islamabad on Thursday.
Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that five persons embraced Shahadat while 15 others injured in the incident. He said the relevant quarters have been directed to completed investigation into the incident at the earliest.
The Interior Minister has said that the government will ensure law and order situation in the province. He said that 250 to 300 thousand fake social media accounts from India are active in disturbing peace in Pakistan.
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“The enemies of Pakistan want to destabilize the country and its development but their sordid designs will be thwarted,” he said, adding that Pakistan will continue its journey toward development under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Sheikh Rashid appreciated the sacrifices rendered by Pakistan Army to purge the country of terrorism. He said that twenty-two security institutions under the interior ministry have been issued directions to put security on high alert at major cities.
