MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Inspector General of Police Liaqat Ali Malik has dismissed the possibility of holding talks with groups he accused of engaging in violence and anti-state activities.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the police chief said there could be no compromise with individuals allegedly involved in attacks on law enforcement personnel and innocent civilians. He maintained that those accused of killing police officers should not expect any concessions from the state.
Malik questioned the logic of negotiating with people allegedly responsible for such acts, saying no one would willingly hold talks with those accused of murdering members of their own families.
He stressed that resolving political disputes is the responsibility of political leadership, while the police are tasked with enforcing the law and maintaining public order.
The IGP further alleged that certain groups had threatened security forces as well as civilians, including issuing warnings of violent attacks against law enforcement officials. According to him, these elements had also targeted ordinary citizens, leaving no justification for political negotiations.
Malik also claimed that a man travelling to attend his mother’s funeral was abducted and subjected to severe torture, suffering serious injuries to his legs.
He reiterated that the state would pursue all legal avenues to take action against those accused of attacking innocent people and promoting violence.
The post AJK police chief rules out dialogue with violent anti-state groups appeared first on Karachi News.