Gen Asim says Jaranwala incident is extremely tragic and totally intolerable

Chief Of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir termed the Jaranwala incident as extremely tragic and totally intolerable.
According to the 24News HD TV channel, COAS addressed the participants of the yearly ISPR Internship Program being attended by over 370 students from various universities across Pakistan.
While responding to a question by a participant, COAS said “Jaranwala incident is extremely tragic and totally intolerable. There is no space for such incidents of intolerance and extreme behaviour by any segment of the society against anyone, particularly against minorities.”
Gen Asim Munir added that all citizens of Pakistan are equal to each other irrespective of religion, gender, caste or creed.
He emphasized that no one will be allowed to take the law into their own hands and those culpable of committing such crimes will be brought before the court of justice.
Addressing the participants, COAS emphasized the role of youth towards national development and said, “Youth is the future of Pakistan, which can contribute immensely towards peace, progress and prosperity of the country.”
COAS also highlighted the efforts of inimical forces towards creating and fomenting fissures, intolerance, mistrust and violent behaviour among the people to spread anarchy and unrest in the country.
“It’s imperative for the youth to discern the difference between truth, half-truth, lies, misinformation and disinformation.“ COAS remarked.
In the end, COAS appreciated the young internees for successfully completing the program.