Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh today condemned the terror attack on the Air Force base in Pathankot, saying it was a clear attempt by rogue elements in Pakistan to sabotage the peace process.
Noting that the attack took place only a few days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Lahore visit, Mr. Singh hoped that it was not a repeat of what happened after then Prime Minister A B Vajpayee’s Lahore bus journey. The Kargil war took place soon after Vajpayee’s visit.
“It is the responsibility of the Pakistan government to identify such elements and deal with them with a firm hand,” he said.
He said while the peace process should continue, India at the same time must not lower its guard.
“We can’t allow our people, soldiers and police personnel to be killed by the militants from across the border and Pakistan needs to own up responsibility and deal with such elements firmly”, he said, adding, they know where the problem lies and they must resolve it. Capt Amarinder also saluted the martyrs for their bravery.
“Even as we grieve your loss, the entire nation is proud of you for the exemplary valour and courage you have shown today by killing the terrorists and the nation will always remember your great sacrifice”, he said.
“Our security personnel were alert, but the surprise element lies with the attackers and who knows when and where they will strike,” he said.
Published - January 02, 2016 03:21 pm IST