Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Tuesday that the May 9 culprits will be brought to justice in accordance with the constitution and law.
In a video message, Asif recalled the events that transpired on May 9, saying, "Even the enemy cannot even imagine to involved in events like May 9. The military installations had been attacked on May 9 through proper planning."
The faces of those involved in the May 9 mayhem are still remembered by the entire nation. Let us come and vow that we will protect the honour and sanctity of our benefactors," he maintained.
Asif said: "Not in any country in the world, it imagined to be involved in events like May 9."
– Khawaja Asif assails PTI –
Few days back, Asif assailed the PTI over forming a three-member committee to hold negotiations with the establishment.
Speaking to media in Sialkot, Asif recalled the events that transpired on May 9. "The military installations were attacked under the slogan of real freedom," he said.
"The PTI founder had also used foul language against Maulana Fazlur Rehman in the past," said Asif.
"The red line had been crossed on May 9. The military installations were harmed in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa," Asif maintained.
"The PTI leadership was involved in the attack," said Asif.
He said: “Even on matters like Abhinandan, the PTI founder was not ready to hold talks with us.”