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[[File:PKR100REV.jpg|thumb|A 100 [[Pakistani rupee|rupee]] note featuring the Residency.]]
[[File:PKR100REV.jpg|thumb|A 100 [[Pakistani rupee|rupee]] note featuring the [[Quaid-e-Azam Residency|Residency.]]
“All old memorials inside the residency have been destroyed,” the Pakistani police said. Memorial chairs, beds, and historic photographs of the founder were burnt to the ground in the resulting fire.<ref name="nation1"/>
“All old memorials inside the residency were destroyed,” the Pakistani police said. Memorial chairs, beds, and historic photographs of the founder were burnt to the ground in the resulting fire.<ref name="nation1"/>


===Domestic reactions===
===Domestic reactions===

Revision as of 14:09, 17 June 2013

2013 Quaid-e-Azam Residency attack
Part of BLA Terrorism
Quaid-e-Azam Residency, Ziarat, Pakistan.
Coordinates30°22′50.64″N 67°43′45″E / 30.3807333°N 67.72917°E / 30.3807333; 67.72917
DateJune 15, 2013 (2013-06-15)
1:15 AM (PST)
TargetMemorials in Quaid-e-Azam Residency
WeaponsHand grenades and Rockets
Deaths1 Pakistani policeman
InjuredPakistani policeman
PerpetratorsBalochistan Liberation Army

On June 15, 2013, the Quaid-e-Azam Residency (Template:Lang-ur—Qāʾid-e Aʿẓam Rẹziḋinsī) was targeted with rockets. Militants belonging to the Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility.[2] It was completely burnt down as a result of the intense attack.[3] On the same day, another terrorist incident also occurred in Balochistan, targeting female university students.

Attack

Militants attacked the residency with hand grenades in the wee hours of June 15, destroying the historical monument where the Founder of Pakistan Mohammad Ali Jinnah spent his last two months and ten days. Three rockets were fired from unknown location.[4] A policeman identified as Muhammad Tahir Jan was killed in the attack. Four militants on two motorcycles entered the residency and hurled hand held bombs.[1]

The wooden structure of the building was set ablaze due to the attack and fire-brigades had to be called in from Quetta. The fire was extinguished after a four-hour-long struggle, though the building had got completely burned down.[5][6]

Bomb disposal squad defused six more bombs planted inside the residency. Each bomb weighed 2 to 3 kilograms.[7] The militants escaped unhurt from the spot.[1]

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan told National Assembly on Saturday that the attackers of the Quaid-e-Azam residency in Ziarat removed the Pakistan flag and replaced it with the flag of the BLA.

Investigations

The interior minister Nisar Ali Khan presented the initial investigation report of the attack in the National Assembly of Pakistan on the same day. He reported that there was firing and five explosions at the Quaid-e-Azam residency at approximately 1:15 AM.

Frontier Corps and police started investigation into the incident. A large number of tourists used to visit the town and the memorials of the Quaid every summer.[8]

Aftermath

[[File:PKR100REV.jpg|thumb|A 100 rupee note featuring the Residency. “All old memorials inside the residency were destroyed,” the Pakistani police said. Memorial chairs, beds, and historic photographs of the founder were burnt to the ground in the resulting fire.[1]

Domestic reactions

  • Sindh On 15 June 2013, Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Qaim Ali Shah strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah Residency in Ziarat in a statement issued. He term the attack as a "national tragedy". He demanded investigations of the incident and "stern action" to be taken against the preparators.[9]
The Governor of Sindh Ishrat-ul-Ibad Khan condemned the rocket attack on Quaid-e-Azam Residency in Ziarat, in a statement issued.He expressed "deep grief and sorrow" over the attack and termed it as "an attack on the whole nation". He also sympathised with the families of the victims.[10]
  • Balochistan, Pakistan On the same day, the Chief Minister of Balochistan, Abdul Malik Baloch strongly condemned the act and said that the "perpetrators of the attack would be brought to book".[11] A day of mourning was observed across Balochistan on June 16 over the deadly bombings targeting the Women University bus and the Bolan Medical Complex in Quetta, and the residency attack in Ziarat, which claimed 25 precious lives.[12]
  • On 16 June, the Senate of Pakistan unanimously passed a resolution on Saturday condemning the terrorist attack on the Residency. The resolution was moved by the Leader of the House Raja Zafarul Haq.[13][14]
  • Several political leaders also condemned terrorists’ attack on the Residency. In their statements issued here on Saturday, PTI Chief Imran Khan, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, PPP leader Khursheed Shah and MQM leader Altaf Hussain have condemned attack on Ziarat Residency.[15]
  • Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif also condemned the rockets and hand grenades attack, targeting the Quaid-e-Azam Residency in Ziarat. Expressing his sorrow and grief over the death of a policeman in the attack, the Prime Minister prayed peace for his soul and grant of courage to the bereaved family to bear this loss. The Prime Minister said that all measures would be taken to ensure the safety and security of such national assets and heritage.[16]

Foreign reactions

  • United Nations UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon condemned deadly attacks in Ziarat and Quetta, saying that "no cause can justify such violence.", in a statement issued by his spokesman. "The secretary-general also extended his condolences to the victims and their families, as well as the government of Pakistan", the statement said.[17]

Reconstruction

The Chief Minister of Balochistan, Abdul Malik Baloch assured that Jinnah's residence would be restored in its original condition. "I would even call foreign experts to restore the Ziarat residency in its original form," he said to the media.[11]

On 16 June, 2013, the Federal Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan flew to Ziarat, and announced to rebuild the Residency within three to four months and said that it was a national heritage.[18] “We are with the terror-hit people of Balochistan at this time of grief. We will also extend our support to the provincial government,” he said.[19]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Bomb attack destroys Quaid's residency in Ziarat". Nation.com.pk. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
  2. ^ a b Farah Jamil. "BLA claims attack on Jinnah residency in Ziarat | AAJ News". Aaj.tv. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
  3. ^ "BLA claims attack on Jinnah residency in Ziarat". Express Tribune. 15 June 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
  4. ^ "Ziarat: Quaid e Azam Residency catches fire in rocket attack | Pakistan". geo.tv. 2013-06-09. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
  5. ^ "Rockets attack Quaid e Azam Residency, policeman killed". Awaz.tv. 15 June 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
  6. ^ "BLA responsible for attack on Quaid-e-Azam residency". Geo. 15 June 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
  7. ^ "Attack on Quaid's Residency, attack on Pakistan". Pakobserver.net. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
  8. ^ Syed Ali Shah. "Bomb attack destroys Quaid's residency in Ziarat - DAWN.COM". Beta.dawn.com. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
  9. ^ Posted by Imaduddin (2013-06-10). "Sindh CM condemns terrorist attack on Quaid-e-Azam Residency, Ziarat". Brecorder.com. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
  10. ^ Posted by Imaduddin (2013-06-10). "Sindh Governor condemns attack on Quaid-e-Azam Residency, Ziarat". Brecorder.com. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
  11. ^ a b Syed Ali Shah. "CM Balochistan condemns attack on Jinnah's Ziarat residency; vows to rebuild - DAWN.COM". Beta.dawn.com. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
  12. ^ "Balochistan mourns over yesterday's terror incidents". Thenews.com.pk. 2013-06-09. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
  13. ^ "Senate resolution condemns attack on Ziarat Residency". Thenews.com.pk. 2013-06-09. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
  14. ^ Correspondent, Our (2011-02-23). "Parliament session: Senate condemns Ziarat attack – The Express Tribune". Tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 2013-06-16. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  15. ^ Saturday, June 15, 2013 11:24:29 AM. "Attack On Quiad's Residency Condemned". CNBC Pakistan. Retrieved 2013-06-16.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  16. ^ "PM Nawaz condemns attack on Quaid-e-Azam residency | Pakistan". geo.tv. 2013-06-09. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
  17. ^ "UN chief condemns attacks in Ziarat, Quetta". Thenews.com.pk. 2013-06-09. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
  18. ^ "Govt to reconstruct Quaid-e-Azam Residency: Nisar | Pakistan". geo.tv. 2013-06-09. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
  19. ^ "Ziarat Residency to be rebuilt in 3 months: Nisar | SamaaTV | Latest News". Hamariweb.com. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
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