Terrorism, sectarianism cannot be eliminated through condemnations: Khan

SHIKARPUR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Thursday said that innocent people belonging to sects are being brutally murdered on a consistent basis.

Speaking to the media after offering condolences at the Shikarpur imambargah, the PTI chairman said that terrorism and sectarianism are diseases that cannot be eliminated through condemnations.

He added that terrorism can neither be overcome by only using military operations and that everyone will have to work on all levels to succeed.

Khan also said that terrorist activities in different parts of the country will each have to be treated in a different manner to overcome the challenge.

He further said that the police force in Sindh has been destroyed by politicising it and that if the government itself is controlling the police in the wrong manner then how could the force work efficiently against terrorists.

The PTI chief added that the police stations are well aware of the areas where there is widespread sectarianism hatred and violence.

He also said that people are scared to come out on to the streets due to kidnapping and insecurity during the evening in the province.

Earlier today, Khan arrived at the Shikarpur imambargah to condole with the families of the blast victims.

Khan offered Fateha for the deceased and also inquired about the progress regarding investigations of the probe team.

PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi was also present on the occasion.

63 people were killed and 80 injured in the blast during prayers at the imambargah on January 30.