Punjab

‘Nothing to say’: IGP disconnects call on live TV

Khan Baig said it was premature to hold anyone responsible and that agencies followed up on every attack.

Our Correspondent March 28, 2014

police official standing near raza rumi 039 s vehicle after he was attacked on friday evening photo tariq hasan express

Police official standing near Raza Rumi's vehicle after he was attacked on Friday evening. PHOTO: TARIQ HASAN/EXPRESS

LAHORE:

After the attack on Express News anchor Raza Rumi, Inspector General Police Punjab Khan Baig said that the police provided security where they deemed it necessary.

Talking to Express News anchorperson Imran Khan, the provincial police chief called it a targeted attack – but insisted that Raza Rumi was not on any hit-list.

Khan Baig said it was premature to hold anyone responsible and that agencies followed up on every attack. He, however, disconnected the live call when the anchorperson asked him how many people on [terrorists’] hit-lists were provided security.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 29^th, 2014.

COMMENTS (6)

ishrat salim | 10 years ago | Reply @Parvez Amin: Pls note in every civilized country, Police is responsible to pre-empt attacks in criminal cases, especially where terrorism is concerned..., it is the responsibility of forensic, coroners and investigation agencies to takeover the crime scene for further investigation and provide leads to Police for follow up....this the SOP in all civilized countries, where as it is opposite in our country....when are we gong to ever learn....?

Faroz | 10 years ago | Reply Not only the media persons are under attack even Forces, Police persons are also under attack as common man is. Police are also doing their duties best. Raza Roomi also admitted that Police reached timely there. And Instead of Blame game we should considerate on the Nation effected issues rather then make ever issue to become political.. Media have to play positive role which is very effective for common man of Pak.

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the Skunk | 10 years ago | Reply The attack on Raza Rumi received a typical response from an officer unprepared in his daily responsibilities. Salams

Parvez Amin | 10 years ago | Reply The IG was right to disconnect the call and give priority to his work. We must realize that the police cannot predict where or when the next attack will come. In the majority of cases the police is involved AFTER THE EVENT. Please do not write in ways that suggest that the police is failing to do its work.

ivehadit | 10 years ago | Reply

He clearly thinks he's not answerable to the people. Typical arrogance from civil servants.

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