No one to be allowed to disrespect Shuhada, monuments: COAS

Rawalpindi: The Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir said on Wednesday that no one would be allowed to disrespect our Shuhada and their monuments.

Talking to officers and troops during his visit to Sialkot Garrison on Wednesday, he said Shuhada are a source of inspiration and pride for the rank and file of the Armed Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies, Government officials and the people of Pakistan.

The Army Chief said that the State of Pakistan and Armed Forces will always maintain all Shuhada and their families in very high esteem and continue to honor them and their supreme sacrifices with utmost respect and dignity.

He reassured the ranks and files that all those responsible for bringing shame to the nation on Black Day of 9th May would certainly be brought to Justice.

He stressed upon maintaining focus on Army's professionalism and preparedness to deal with complex internal and external security challenges including propaganda warfare.

Earlier, COAS laid floral wreath at Martyrs' Monument to pay homage to the Shuhada.