Lashkar-e-Jhangvi warns of attack on Quetta Jail

[Spring Onion]

I know, I was just pointing out that sympathisers for any & all kinds of such violence are not amenable to conversion to the "right" way of thinking. I used Ejaz Haider's words to drive home the point that you cannot show fear. If the state is pushed to walk back from its positions (in this case, from the arrests made after targeted killing of Shias), you are giving off a signal that the state can be intimidated. That will only invite more, harsher violence.

Not only us but India is also doing that in case of shiv sena and other such groups.

alot of factors involved.

we will need time to steer people out of infulence of such groups though small minority but will take time

 

[Chak Bamu]

I know, I was just pointing out that sympathisers for any & all kinds of such violence are not amenable to conversion to the "right" way of thinking. I used Ejaz Haider's words to drive home the point that you cannot show fear. If the state is pushed to walk back from its positions (in this case, from the arrests made after targeted killing of Shias), you are giving off a signal that the state can be intimidated. That will only invite more, harsher violence.

Actually if we do not distinguish between sympathizers and hardened criminals, we would be falling in a trap. Idealism is a good position to begin with, but ground realities can not be ignored. There is a difference between ASWJ and LeJ. The distinction may be meaningless from an ideal position, but in operational terms it would be wise to maintain it. We are pretty stretched as it is. There is too much sifting to be done. Using brute force approach would be a bad idea, leading perhaps to Martial Law. We need to hold elections and that is of paramount importance and must over-ride all other considerations. The new government would deal with today's mess in a much better way.

 

[Bang Galore]

Actually if we do not distinguish between sympathizers and hardened criminals, we would be falling in a trap. Idealism is a good position to begin with, but ground realities can not be ignored. There is a difference between ASWJ and LeJ. The distinction may be meaningless from an ideal position, but in operational terms it would be wise to maintain it.

Regardless, such distinction must not allow for release of people picked up after being accused of indulging in targeted killing of Shias(or anyone else). Distinction made of terrorists & rabble rousers(though I think there is a strong connection between the two)is okay as long as it does not enter into areas of murder & the like. Once the state shows that it can be intimidated continuously then the next frontline will be in your houses.

 

[Chak Bamu]

Regardless, such distinction must not allow for release of people picked up after being accused of indulging in targeted killing of Shias(or anyone else). Distinction made of terrorists & rabble rousers(though I think there is a strong connection between the two)is okay as long as it does not enter into areas of murder & the like. Once the state shows that it can be intimidated continuously then the next frontline will be in your houses.

There is a difference between rounding up people based on suspicion of being sympathisers and actually apprehending terrorists. Such scare tactics might be better than locking people up and throwing away the keys. It is better to make a threatening show of force than to have arrests challenged in a court and have to release them anyway.

I can not go on. Somebody might label me a sympathiser. I just wanted to show that OP was a bit too quick in starting a thread based upon a peice of news which is not noticeworthy when placed in a context.

 

[CENTCOM]

I really think that such an open decleration of war sends a powerful message. THese guys must be totally and brutally eradicated. Yes, their arrests, their dead bodies in coffins should be lined up as a show to all those who want to terrorise us to be under no illusion that we're not talking business.

If the Pakistani leadership/army handles this right, this could turn out very well.

This is an opportunity for the government to make an example of and utterly exterminate these criminals, thereby sending a message to any other scofflaws.

This is the terrorist organization that just claimed the responsibility for the Quetta killings. Now, they have the audacity to issue threats against the government of Pakistan. Terrorist organizations like the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi need to be made aware that this lawlessness will not be tolerated. We stand by Pakistan in its fight against the extremist organizations. We will continue to target those who pose a threat to the safety of people. We will work together to eliminate the threat that continues to haunt the region in form of terrorism. We will not let these terrorists succeed with their terrorist agenda. We are committed to restoring peace and stability to the region. We hope to assist each other in achieving our peace objectives.

Ali Khan
DET, United States Central Command
U.S. Central Command

 

[Strigon]

Blast these Lashkar fanboys to pieces, world and humanity has no room for lunatics like these.

I hope govt doesn't take these warnings lightly.

 

[muse]

We will not let these terrorists succeed with their terrorist agenda.

That's mighty white you, brother - but perhaps you might have word with your peninsula and gulf Arab allies, that way no terrorism and we can get on with trade and prosperity

 

[jaibi]

Blast these Lashkar fanboys to pieces, world and humanity has no room for lunatics like these.

I hope govt doesn't take these warnings lightly.

I've half the mind to band up and hunt them down like vigilantes like South Americans did to drug dealers.