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Sindh authorities given one-month ultimatum to restore law and order
[GEO.TV] The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Saturday give a one-month ultimatum to the provincial authorities to restore law and order in the province amid rising incidents of street crime in Bloody Karachi...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous... , Geo News reported. The directives were issued after SHC Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi chaired a session on the law and order situation in Sindh earlier today. Justice Abbasi ordered the provincial authorities to restore law and order across the province within a month. He also directed strict actions against "influential persons" who were involved in sabotaging the law and order situation. The SHC chief justice also summoned a detailed report regarding the law and order in 15 days. Following the SHC orders, Inspector General Police (IGP) Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon said that the high court’s top judge was briefed on the situation and gave instructions. He added that the police department also gave a briefing to the high court regarding the implementation of previous court orders. He admitted that street crimes were among key elements behind deteriorated peace situation in Karachi while bandidos of katcha (riverine) were also a big challenge to maintain law and order in other parts of the province. "Discussions were also held on increasing patrolling of police contingents to curb street crimes in Karachi. There is a need to improve our criminal justice system, whereas, key points were also discussed regarding the interrogation process," he added. Posted by: Fred 2024-04-07 |
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