Punjab Rangers begin covert operation in Punjab.

Jolie · September 2, 2015, 10:12am

After Col. Shuja Khanzada’s death, it was expected that Army will take the visible lead on implementing NAP in Punjab, as there is simply no one in PMLN who is remotely interested in taking down sectarian outfits as they are all bound by mutual interests. Yesterday there was a massive Intelligence based operation in Lahore.

Good to see Rangers getting activated in Punjab. I hope the operation in Punjab follows the same precedent of Karachi operation: first dismantle the direct/indirect military wing of political parties, and then start catching the big fish so their ability to cause any havoc and local bloodshed as a shield is almost nonexistent. Exactly what happened to MQM and PPP.

I hope all this eventually leads to Sana Ranaullah’s arrest. The LeJ rat.

[FONT=Open Sans, sans-serif]ISLAMABAD - Punjab Rangers have started covert operations against banned organisations in Punjab, the army chief informed the prime minister Tuesday in meeting where they also agreed to continue Karachi operation against criminals and their financers.
Army Chief General Raheel Sharif called on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at PM House and they also discussed Indian aggression at Kashmir and Sialkot de facto borders. The army chief also informed the PM on status of military operation in north-western tribal areas.
“As part of internal security measures, the ongoing phase of Karachi operation, ‘Pur Amn Balochistan’ and law and order situation in Punjab following the killing of provincial home minister Shuja Khanzada came under discussion between the two,” the website of a local newspaper quoted sources as saying.
While the premier and army chief agreed that the modus ope***** of sectarian outfits operating in Punjab is different from Taliban, General Raheel said Punjab Rangers have started undercover operations in Punjab against terrorists under the national action plan (NAP), the source added.
Situation in Punjab has been much better in last few years. The security in the province has particularly improved after Zarb-e-Azb operation against terrorists in North Waziristan and Khyber Agencies. However, experts believe there are hundreds of sleeping cells of terrorist and sectarian organisations that could only be neutralised through a proactive approach. The army chief has said a number of times that no terrorist of any kind and brand will be spared anywhere in the country.
Though there was no official word on the meeting from prime minister’s media section but sources in the government confirmed to The Nation that the two Sharifs discussed the Rangers’ operation in Karachi and the arrest of some political figures in connection with their alleged linkage with terrorism.
Sources further said that the two leaders agreed to continue the operation till the elimination of the last criminal in the city and not to accept any pressure in this regard. They agreed that the financial base of miscreants would be destroyed to free the country’s economic hub from the clutches of terrorists and supporters of anti-state elements.
They regretted casting doubts on the impartiality of the authorities by certain elements, noting that the operation in port city was launched with the support and approval of all the stakeholders. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif however said his government was ready to address the concerns of any political stakeholder provided they come up with something concrete to substantiate their point.
The army chief also apprised the premier of the progress in operation Zarb-i-Azb in North Waziristan tribal region, which has entered its decisive phase. He informed the Premier that the ground offensive in Shawal Valley would be completed in a month or so and before the coming winter things would be normal there.
They agreed that the resettlement and rehabilitation of the Waziristan’s displaced people would be completed before coming winter.
As for the unprovoked firing on LoC and Working Boundary, the meeting decided that Islamabad would raise the issue at all available forums and expose real face of India.
The army chief also apprised the PM about his recent meetings with foreign dignitaries, especially US NSA Susan Rice and Special Assistant to President Obama for South Asian Affairs Dr Peter Lavoy.
Although Rice met both PM and army chief, the delegation led by Lavoy held a meeting with only General Raheel. “During the meeting, the Afghan reconciliation process was discussed comprehensively,” the sources said. “General Raheel informed PM Nawaz about the roadmap for the resumption of (Afghan) reconciliation process which was agreed at the meeting between army chief and US delegation.”

Rangers conducting covert ops in Punjab

hanibal · September 2, 2015, 10:23am