Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated that certain forces have politicized the Bannu Peace March, spreading propaganda and fake news.
Speaking to media, Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said that a terrorist incident occurred in Bannu Cantonment on July 15, where a soldier sacrificed his life to save thousands of people.
Traders sought permission to hold a peace march against terrorism, but political forces tried to sabotage it.
Political elements attempted to protest at the attack site on July 15.
He added that the attackers tried to incite violence at the same wall where the attack occurred.
Many armed individuals fired, injuring people. One person was martyred, and 22 were injured by the firing from the crowd.
The Federal Information Minister noted that the founder of PTI claimed direct firing took place there.
It would have been better if the PTI founder had condemned the terrorist incident. It seems that some forces have politicized the peace march, and a conspiracy was hatched to defame national security institutions.
Photos of other countries and children were used to falsely claim that people were martyred by direct firing.
The place where the stampede occurred, resulting in one death and multiple injuries, was a kilometer away from the attack site.
He further mentioned that all these matters are under their notice. Propaganda and fake news are being spread.
Conditions in Bannu are returning to normal, and no tension has been observed. Some political forces are trying to sabotage and give a different color to the situation.
The party in power there had members involved in the march. That government should not have the right to investigate the matter itself as their people were involved and participated in the protest, questioning how they could ensure justice.