KARACHI: A high level meeting was held on Sunday at the Chief
Minister’s House to review the law and order situation particularly in
Karachi. The meeting was co-chaired by Chief Minister, Sindh Syed Qaim
Ali Shah and Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik.
The meeting
was attended by Chief Secretary, Sindh Abdus Subhan Memon, I.G. Police
Sindh Mr. Wajid Ali Durrani, Acting Director General, Sindh Rangers
Brig. Zafar Iqbal, Acting CCPO, Karachi Iqbal Mehmood, Special
Secretary (Home), Sindh Dr. Kazim Hussain Jatoi, Principal Secretary to
Chief Minister, Sindh.Alam din Bullo.
The meeting was given
briefing on PNS Mehran and Saudi Consulate incidents and necessary
satisfaction was shown on the progress of both incidents. Inspector
General Police Sindh was instructed to complete the investigation as
early as possible. The meeting also appreciated the professional work
done by Sindh Rangers and Sindh Police, and appreciated the sacrifices
given by Rangers and Police for maintaining of law and order in
Karachi.
It was observed that one incident by individuals of
Sindh Rangers should not be generalized and strength of Sindh Rangers
should not be hit by one incident. The meeting also observed that there
were some misreporting in the media, and some certain irresponsible
statements from some quarters against Sindh Rangers.
It was
assured that the requirements of Sindh Rangers shall be met by Sindh
Government for maintenance of law & order in the province. Chief
Minister Sindh appreciated the efforts of Federal Interior Minister for
his active role and support in terms of intelligence and the
availability of Sindh Rangers to the Government of Sindh for
maintaining of law and order. The role of jawans of Sindh Rangers was
also appreciated in the meeting for their work and performance on
various incidents in Sindh province.
The meeting also praised
the martyrdom of three personals of Sindh Rangers in the hands of
criminals and observed that Sindh Rangers will continue to remain in
the building of Sindh Rangers Headquarters.
Chief Minister
Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah also very graciously announced “Shuhada fund”
for the law enforcement agencies, police and Rangers. Sindh Rangers and
Police were directed in the meeting to increase their patrolling in
Karachi, while the action will continue with full force against
criminals. The meeting also directed the I.G. Police Sindh to enhance
the community interaction, and flag marches within the troubled areas,
which should be made as a regular feature, while patrolling should be
increased in those troubled areas, with action on the real time
intelligence should be taken promptly.
It was also directed
that the pending cases against the criminals in various Police Stations
be finalized and challans be submitted in relevant courts immediately.
It was also directed that the concerned SHO’s should identify the
criminals and their activities in their areas, while stringent action
should be taken against them.
It was further decided that the
Rangers and Police should provide a joint strategy to ensure
transparent and trouble free election of AJK Assembly seats in Sindh.
It has also decided that Rangers will be deployed on the polling
stations to ensure fair and transparent elections without any
interference; while the media will also be permitted to monitor the
activities of the voters around the polling stations. It was reaffirmed
in the meeting that the Election Commission of Pakistan will be
provided full assistance as per their requirements to make the election
free, fair and transparent. Online
