AIG Thebo claims these congregations are a security threat to the city. PHOTO: NNI/FILE
To avoid this and maintain the city’s law and order, the Karachi police have decided to assign specific places to political and religious parties to hold their rallies, meetings and congregations. It was a timely decision made by the police after the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf announced in March that they will hold a large public gathering in Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s stronghold of Azizabad.
The police spokesperson claimed that AIG Ghulam Qadir Thebo had made recommendations to the IG of Sindh regarding party gatherings and congregations at specific locations according to the district. “This is to avoid any untoward situation due to the current law and order situation in Karachi,” said the spokesperson. “This proposal, if approved, will make it easier for law enforcers to provide fool-proof security.”
According to the AIG’s recommendations, Jinnah Ground is where parties should hold their rallies in district East, Star Ground in Sherpao Colony for district Malir and Korangi, Anu Bhai Park in Nazimabad for district West and Central, Jahangir Park in Saddar for district South and KMC Ground for district Old City.
A statement to this effect was issued from AIG Thebo’s office to the government of Sindh on Tuesday, suggesting venues in the city’s districts for political and religious parties to hold rallies. The AIG claimed that rallies and public meetings organised by different parties and groups were a security threat to the city. He said that law enforcement agencies were often not informed about these gatherings and this increased the security risk. He added that given the city’s situation, the police and law enforcers were making an active effort to ensure everyone was safe and secure. additional information from
Published in The Express Tribune, April 1st, 2015.
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