Minister calls on Pakistan to tighten border security
The Iranian Minister of Interior described the Saturday incident at the Zahedan police station as a terrorist act and urged “the neighboring government” – Pakistan – to bolster border security measures and exercise effective control over the borders.
On Saturday, the Pakistan-based Jeish-ul-Adl group claimed responsibility for the attack on the police station, triggering deadly clashes with the officers, during which two policemen and four gunmen were killed.
Without referring to Pakistan, Ahmad Vahidi said, “We expect the neighboring government to safeguard and manage our borders”. He underlined that terrorist groups engaging in such activities should understand that they will not escape the scrutiny of the Iranian intelligence and law enforcement agencies, IRNA reported. Vahidi further emphasized that individuals crossing the borders illicitly would face appropriate measures by the authorities.