The ban on carrying weapons was imposed in the province four years back owing to the deteriorating law and order situation. However, it was taken back on Monday (today) after Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Syed Sohail Akbar Shah sent a summary to Sindh Home Minister Manzoor Wassan maintaining that the common man felt insecure over the ban.
Shah stated that the miscreants were openly carrying weapons while the common men, who become terror victims, have been facing difficulty on not being able to carry weapons for self-defence.
The notification was issued by Section Officer Abdul Hameed Khan Niazi.
The police and other law enforcement agencies have been directed to use clause 244 against those who are caught exhibiting their weapons.
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THERE WAS A WEAPONS BAN?!? LOL I honestly didn't know and I am from Karachi!!
So essentially the government have given up? Does that mean we should stop paying taxes now? Every man for himself? PPP and Democracy truly are the best revenge!
Good move! At least Karachi is able to defend itself on help yourself basis now. it would be lovely to see armed civilians grabbing miscreants from the banned outfits red-handed and brought to media, before the establishment is able to interfere.
What difference does it make having a BAN or not having one Innocent People are still being killed & robbed