Murad Shah visits several areas of provincial capital to ensure that peace prevails
Karachi, Sindh
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the workers of PTI torched several government vehicles, including Public Transport Buses, water tankers, and waste collection vehicles after the arrest of Chairman PTI Imran Khan Niazi in a case registered against him by NAB.
In a statement issued here from CM House on Wednesday, the CM said that after the arrest of Chairman PTI Imran Khan Niazi, in a case registered against him by NAB, through a due process of law, as also confirmed by Islamabad High Court in its judgment, the workers of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf resorted to violence across the country.
Shah said that in the province, particularly in Karachi, the PTI workers blocked Shahra-i-Faisal and some other roads which affected the daily lives of millions of people commuting between their workplaces and residences. He added that it also affected a number of people commuting towards the airport for their flights. “Not only this, the workers of PTI torched several government vehicles, including Public Transport Buses, water tankers, and waste collection vehicles used for delivery of municipal services,” he added.
The CM said that the PTI workers also damaged private cars and buildings the assessment of which is being carried out.
Taking notice of the situation, Chief Minister directed Police to ensure peace and district administration safety of public and private property, as well as unblock all roads to ensure free and smooth movement so the residents could get to their destinations without hassle. The police took necessary measures, including arrests and clearance of roads to maintain law and order and to prevent further damage to any public or private property.
The district administration/Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) cleared debris from the roads and removed the torched/damaged vehicles.
The CM visited several areas at night (between Tuesday & Monday) to ensure that peace prevails in the city and anyone causing any threat to the safety and security of life and property is dealt with strictly under the law.
Chief Minister again inspected important areas and roads in the morning and afternoon of Wednesday and urged the peaceful residents of Karachi to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and abide by the law to ensure every citizen’s safety and security. (PR)
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