Karachi violence: IG Sindh issues show cause notice to DIGs of three zones

President takes notice of the violence in the megapolis, inquires about situation from IG Sindh.

KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari has taken notice of the recent spate of killings in Karachi and inquired about the law and order situation in the megapolis, over the phone, from Inspector General (IG) Sindh Fayyaz Leghari, Express News reported late Sunday night.

IG Sindh has reportedly issued a show cause notice for Deputy Inspector General(s) of three zones of Karachi due to their failure to maintain peace in their areas.

Earlier Governor Sindh Ishrat-ul-Ebad and Chief Minister Sindh Qaim Ali Shah held a meeting, where they discussed the law and order situation in the city and steps to improve it, including beefing up security in sensitive areas.

In the past two days, over 30 people have been killed in Karachi.