Swat terrorists behind Gojra violence: Taseer

LAHORE: The terrorists who fled the operation in Swat were behind the recent violence against Christians in Gojra, Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer said on Tuesday. Visiting the violence-hit town’s Christian Colony, the governor said the tragic incident could have been contained by timely intervention by the government. Taseer said justice would be served and those responsible for the attacks would be punished in accordance with the law. He said an FIR had been registered against the accused, adding that those attempting to disturb the province’s peace would be dealt with an iron hand. “The culprits will not be spared and will be given exemplary punishment once the judicial inquiry concludes,” the governor said. staff report