Grim statistics presented in law and order meeting
An average of eight people have been killed in the city every day for the last 19 days, observed officials as they attended what must have been a rather grim law and order meeting at Chief Minister House on Saturday.
A total of 109 policemen also lost their lives throughout Sindh during the last ten months, with 88 of them being killed in Karachi alone.
Once again, for the umpteenth time, Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah directed law enforcement agencies to take all the “necessary measures” possible to safeguard the lives and properties of people from criminals, target killers and extortionists. Shah also asked authorities to establish permanent check posts in areas with high crime rates, and to take action against culprits without worrying about their affiliation with any political or religious party. Police and Rangers personnel have been asked to remain vigilant and continue their patrolling and snap checking activities.
According to a handout issued after the meeting, Shah also stressed upon authorities the need for procuring substantial evidence before sending criminal cases to courts. Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon, chief secretary Raja Mohammad Abbas, and officials from other law enforcement agencies attended the meeting.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 21st, 2012.
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Karachi remains the worst killing field in Pakistan for last 30 years. Its the most barbaric and ungoverned city of the country. Karachi which has a past of city of lights is now the city of fascism, apartheid, crime, mafia, terrorism and hatred. If we perceive this ground reality, only then we can ponder for its solution.