Quoting figures, Shah said that around 2,400 police encounters took place in 2012 and among those who were caught red-handed, 50% of their challans have been submitted to courts. He regretted that each time a challan goes to an anti-terrorism court, the hardened criminals are bailed out within a week.
“The police complained to the courts about it but I am not aware of how the Sindh High Court chief justice responded,” he said.
The chief minister had earlier called a meeting of law enforcers taking action over the worsening law and order situation of Karachi and had expressed disappointment over police performance.
During the provincial assembly session, the chief minister said that some internal and external elements were trying to disturb security as Karachi was an important city.
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