[Dawn] The law and order situation of Lyari ...one of the eighteen constituent towns of the city of Karachi. It is the smallest town by area in the city but also the most densely populated. Lyari has few schools, substandard hospitals, a poor water system, limited infrastructure, and broken roads. It is a stronghold of ruling Pakistan Peoples Party. Ubiquitous gang activity and a thriving narcotics industry make Lyari one of the most disturbed places in Karachi, which is really saying a lot....
was brought up during today's Supreme Court hearing over 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...
unrest case, which was termed as a clash between rival gangs rather than a political issue, DawnNews reported.
During the apex court's hearing held at its Karachi registry, Justice Amir Hani Mohammedan, inquired about the root cause of the Lyari issue, further questioning if the issue was politically motivated.
Inspector General of Sindh police responded by informing the court that the issue in Lyari was not politically motivated nor was it a clash between different communities rather it was a tussle between two rival gangs in the locality.
He suggested the establishment of checkposts on the rooftops on the residence of the Katchi community members in order to ensure the provision of security.
Justice Khilji Arif Hussain remarked that the law and order situation in Lyari had deteriorated a while ago and not just a month ago.
He questioned if action was taken against any police officer for negligence of duty over the situation.
Justice Khilji further remarked that if police and Rangers had failed to establish peace in Lyari then how could peace be established in the whole city.
Few members of the Katchi communits, including women, staged a protest outside the Karachi registry of the Supreme Court where the hearing over the Karachi unrest was underway. The protesters demanded that the court take special notice of the law and order situation in Karachi.
Moreover the court also ordered the Board of revenue to complete its survey of the city's un-surveyed lands within four months.