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This event brings into sharp focus the mentality of our law enforcers — especially those stationed in smaller towns and villages — who abuse their authority with extreme abandon and have absolutely no qualms about taking on the roles of judge, jury and executioner. This is not the first time that the law enforcement mechanism, instead of providing justice, only served to make a mockery of it, and unfortunately, this will not be the last time this happens, either. Whatever wrongdoing the accused may have been involved in, subjecting them to such an ordeal — and that, too, by those who did not have the authority to pronounce judgments on their actions — goes beyond the norms of justice and decency. One associated acts of this nature with the kind of vigilante justice that jirgas meted out, but to see law enforcers acting in a similar manner is highly disturbing.
Thankfully, the SHO in question along with his cohorts, have been suspended from duty. Now is the time to set the right precedent. All those involved in this despicable act must be dismissed from the police force and criminally charged. Anything less than this will only serve to encourage those enjoying power to continue to abuse it at will.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 8th, 2012.
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The cops had just seen an episode of Fear Factor and decided to enforce a literal take on the "walk of shame".
@Ninja: Thanks for knowing full well what is in my mind and what police was thinking. Irrespective of your advocacy of police they are maligned and shamed and spending time in jail while I am having fun with my family. No personal attacks can make me degrade myself. I would continue to take the high road and thank Allah for all his blessings. Happy Ramadan! May Allah bless you and give you more power.
lol ET talking about decency.... @Mirza, no it's not obvious the police was envious, everyone doesn't have same mentality as you.
The pious and the righteous people of Pakistan always setting the precedence in the service of the Almighty. Trailblazers, going where no man has gone.
I agree with you editorial 100%. What a shameful incident and blatant misuse of power. The police was obviously envious of the man with two women and wanted to teach them a lesson so others do not follow his example and ignore police share. I have intent to kill a number of people so hang me! I am hungry and have intent or instinct to steal the food from the shops so put me in jail only for intent.