Martyrs Of APS Being Remembered Today

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Dec, 2018 ) :The Martyrs of Army Public School (APS) Peshawar are being remembered on the fourth anniversary of the devastating terrorist attack.

On December 16, 2014, terrorists stormed into the army-run school and martyred around 150 people, including more than 130 young students, teachers and school staff. The incident shook the country and resulted in the formation of a National Action Plan to stem extremism and terrorism in the country, as well as the creation of special courts to trail 'hardcore' terrorists.

A special function has been arranged at APS Peshawar whereas other events commenced across the country to pay homage to the martyrs, private tv channel reported.

In his message on the fourth anniversary of the tragedy, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mahmood Khan, said the sacrifices of the students of APS Peshawar would always be remembered.

He said the tragic incident showed the brutal mindset of terrorists who targeted innocent students within the educational institution, exposing their nefarious designs against humanity, education and innocent people.

Mahmood Khan said that the incident united the entire nation to eliminate terrorism from the country.

The chief minister vowed that the provincial government would always extend a helping hand to the bereaved families. A monument had been constructed in Peshawar in the memory of the martyrs, he added.

He reminded that the government and the security institutions were on the same page to launch thenational action plan for total eradication of terrorists and terrorism from our soil.

The minister also paid rich tribute to the parents of the martyrs for bearing the loss with patience and fortitude.