Governor urges warring factions of Hangu to observe patience

PESHAWAR: The NWFP Governor, Owais Ahmed Ghani has appealed to the warring factions in Hangu to stop fighting and demonstrate spirit of tolerance and accommodation to pave the way for restoration of peace in the area. In a press statement on Sunday the Governor said “the Aushura-e-Muharram-ul-Haram was observed peacefully throughout the country but it is ironic that after Muharram the clashes in Hangu has led to loss of precious lives which, indeed, is a sorry state of affair, especially in the prevailing circumstances.

“We, as a nation are confronted with many challenges of severe nature that demand from us observing complete unity in our ranks at every level and demonstrate responsible behaviour and restraint.

The internal conflicts, like the one we are facing in Hangu, are highly detrimental to our national cause and unity”, he added.  Indeed, the Governor said, it is the need of the hour that both the factions must lay down arms and let the normal administrative process work to restore peace and resolve the grievances of the respective people.

“Observing patience and accommodation is the best way to put the things on the right track”, he said.

The Governor also expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives and said that it is unfortunate that emotional and irresponsible actions led to such a big tragedy, although, on the government’s part every possible measure was taken to maintain peaceful and harmonious atmosphere on Aushura.  He assured that no effort will be spared to protect the life and property of the citizens.

Owais Ahmed Ghani expressed sympathies with the members of the bereaved families and prayed for courage on their part to bear the irreparable loss.  He also prayed for eternal peace of the departed souls and early recovery of the injured.