QUETTA: Top federal and provincial officials decided on Sunday to strengthen security measures across Balochistan and take the fight to terrorists with the full force of the law.

Meanwhile, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Balochistan police has registered a case over Saturday’s suicide bombing at the Quetta Railway Station, which claimed the lives of 26 people, with railway police.

A high-level meeting held the day after the attack, was chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti discussed the initial report of the incident and reviewed the overall law and order situation in the province.

Balochistan Inspector General of Police Moazzam Jah Ansari, who also visited the crime scene alongside CTD DIG Aitzaz Ahmed Gor­aya on Sunday, briefed the meeting about the incident.

The meeting resolved to take a decisive action against the terrorists with full force.

Ongoing intelligence-based operations would be expanded to eliminate terrorist networks in different areas of the province, the officials decided.

The officials also resolved to increase resources and build the capacity of security forces across the province.

Interior Minister Naqvi reiterated the federal government’s commitment to support Balochistan in combating terrorism.

He said security forces in the province would be provided with resources and highlighted the integration of training measures for police, Counter-Terrorism Department, Levies, and other forces to strengthen their capabilities.

CM Bugti emphasised that all resources are being deployed to safeguard the lives and property of citizens and maintain law and order.

He said the “handful of elements” involved in militant activities will be eliminated.

The meeting also offered prayers for those who lost their lives in the explosion and expre­ssed solidarity with their families.