KARACHI: The federal and Sindh governments on Tuesday agreed to take strict and coordinated steps to control the spate of targeted killings in Karachi. The steps agreed upon included punishment for possession of illegal weapons, and receiving assistance from the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Intelligence Bureau (IB) for curbing terrorism.
The decisions were taken at a high-level meeting held at the Sindh Chief Minister’s House that was chaired by Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik.
High-ups of the Sindh police and Pakistan Rangers, Sindh; representatives of intelligence agencies and Sindh Home Minister Dr Zulfiqar Ali Mirza also attended the meeting.
It was decided that the ISI and IB would form a special cell with dedicated officers to coordinate with the local police; and an amendment would be moved immediately for setting punishment for possession of illegal weapons from three to 10 years, and it would be declared a non-bailable offence.
It was also decided that the SHOs of the affected areas would launch committees and hold regular meetings, and send the lists of known criminals to the inspector general’s office; and the Rangers would enhance their intelligence capability within the area of their jurisdiction, and after coordination with the agencies, take action in consultation with the home minister.
Instructions were issued for taking strict action against those who displayed weapons; besides, the process of identification of criminals and gangsters would also be expedited, and action taken without discrimination.
The meeting was informed that the Frontier Constabulary would be placed at the disposal of the home department to assist the police if needed.
The interior minister appreciated the role of the police and Rangers and their operation in Dalmia, announcing awards for the law enforcers.
The meeting was also informed that the criminals have been warned to discontinue activities for destabilising the city by targeting innocent citizens.
It was resolved that no political pressure would be allowed to discourage the law enforcers from carrying out their duties.
Complaint cell: A complaint cell has been established at the National Crisis Management Cell (NCMC) and people are requested to contact the NCMC and the Sindh Home Secretary at 021-99203355 and homesindhflood2010@hotmail.com regarding any information about suspects in their neighbourhood.
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