Zero tolerance for display of arms on election day: Shah

Clear instructions given to ensure transparent elections no one will be allowed to take law into hands on February 8

KARACHI:

Sindh Minister for Information, Minorities Affairs, Social Protection, Muhammad Ahmed Shah, said that zero tolerance will be shown towards the display of arms during the days of election and those displaying arms will be arrested.

Speaking at a press conference held at the Sindh Assembly Building on Tuesday, Shah said that meetings were held with the commissioners and officials from all districts in Larkana. All DCs and officials from all departments were in the presence.

Shah said that each participant of the meeting was asked if there was any pressure on them from any quarter. If so, they should report immediately.

Clear instructions have been given to ensure transparent elections and no one will be allowed to take the law into hands on February 8.

He said that those caught displaying weapons will be arrested right away, and FIRs will be lodged against them. Temporary polling stations are being set up in the localities near riverine areas, and ballot papers have been delivered to district headquarters.

Distribution of ballot papers in Karachi will start from tomorrow, Shah said.

Moreover, he assured the continuous presence of medical staff in the Hospitals across the province and the completion of military deployments.

Coordination between police, Rangers, and the Army has been prioritised, with strict directives issued for the complete protection of public and private properties, citizens, candidates, political parties and ballot papers, especially in sensitive area, Shah further mentioned.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 7^th 2024.