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KARACHI: SSP Malir Rao Anwar, talking to media persons after the arrest of MQM's Khawaja Izharul Hassan, referred to the arrested MQM leader as the “chief of target killers”.
“We had intelligence reports of his involvement in unrest. There was a spike in target killings in New Karachi, and he is also called the chief of target killers,” alleged Anwar.
The SSP also clarified that permission from the Speaker of the Sindh Assembly is not needed, and the speaker only needs to be informed if law enforcement agencies arrest a lawmaker.
“We need to inform in writing the speaker of the national or provincial assemblies after the arrest is made. Arrests are made according to law.”
The senior police official reiterated that arresting an individual is part of the procedure, and the individual can only be released through a court order.
“The leaders of the political party were picked up by Rangers some weeks back, and no one said a word,” lamented the SSP.
He added that Hassan has pending FIRs against him, and there should be no finger pointing if a police official acts in line with his duty.
“I have adopted a legal procedure for his arrest,” said the officer.
Anwar also termed his suspension from duty as a wrongful act.
“I was placed under suspension in haste and it was wrong to do so,” said Rao Anwar.
Anwar warned that there would be “side effects” of his suspension.
When asked by the media if he was under orders from security agencies, Anwar denied the allegation and said he was not instructed to make the arrest by any security agency.
The SSP said MQM leaders had raised slogans against Pakistan and had used abusive language against the armed forces.
He believed that it was a wrong to say that the MQM leaders in Pakistan had “disconnected” with their founder, Altaf Hussain in London.
“They are still working under orders of Altaf Hussain,” believed Rao Anwar.
To another question, the police officer said there was no need to seek permission from IG Sindh for such an arrest.
“If there was FIR registered against anyone, a sub-inspector has powers to arrest such persons nominated in the FIR and he has no need to seek permission from anyone.”
Earlier in the day, police raided Izhar's residence, after which the chief minister ordered suspension of the station house officer at a Sohrab Goth police station and sought a report from Inspector General Police Sindh A.D. Khawaja regarding the raid.
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Sep 16, 2016 08:44pm
Is he a politician or a policeman?
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Sep 16, 2016 08:45pm
Very well; why didn't this officer asked for warrants; also; if Izhar was or is the chief of target killers; then what Rangers is doing.
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Sep 16, 2016 08:50pm
We all criticize our police, but how are they supposed to work, when so many people are keeping tabs on them. No SSP could be that stupid to arrest someone without evidence and FIR. Stop politicizing the police, Let them do their work.
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Sep 16, 2016 09:00pm
The decision to suspend the investigating officer who has made the arrest doesn't look right. Why should any officer need permission from a politician or his own superiors before arresting a criminal, surely its evidence that counts. If the officer has sufficient evidence to suspect criminal involvement, he/she should be able to arrest any citizen, regardless of their position in society.
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Sep 16, 2016 09:11pm
@Syed Ali He is called 'Chief of Target Killers'. This statement suits only to politicians not policemen. Police cannot arrest someone without any proof.
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Sep 16, 2016 09:13pm
Our nation deserve these kind of policeman and politicians...period.
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Sep 16, 2016 09:12pm
Criminals should be bought to justice no matter how powerful they are. Police need our support.
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Sep 16, 2016 09:13pm
Rule of law and due process must be followed and practiced in order to dispense true justice in letter and spirit and the recent arrest of MQM's Khawaja Izhar must not be an exception to it.
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Sep 16, 2016 09:15pm
Wow my beloved country, no permission require to arrest poor person which is the case of everyday but member of assembly or rich person cannot be arrested , require a special procedure and all politicians are in the same page. We poor are ashamed , do we have any legal right to be ashamed?
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Sep 16, 2016 09:17pm
Did he have a warrant? If not, a policeman violating the law is complaining of wrongful dismissal!!?
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Sep 16, 2016 09:18pm
@Danish A Brave Police officer. Maybe you are MQM supporter.
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Sep 16, 2016 09:28pm
No SSP can dare to act like this. This act was by someone's order. This is old trick ,that after doing such thing then suspend him.It is actually protection. The real need is to find out who was behind it.
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Sep 16, 2016 09:44pm
Police (SSP) Malir Rao keep up the excellent work!
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Sep 16, 2016 09:51pm
I believe there is no requirement of 'warrant' if the offence in which accused is nominated in FIR, is non-bailable offence.
No laws for the elite class!!!!
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Sep 16, 2016 09:55pm
There should be same rules for all. Whether a poor person or rich person or a politician. You do the crime, you do the time. Let judge in the court decide the case.
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Sep 16, 2016 10:08pm
It seems political priorities prevailed over administrative decision of LEA, CM should have not intervene in this case,let the law take it's course, Khawaja Izharul Hasan may apply for bail,and court may allow bail. SSP Rao Anwar is famous for facing high profile cases and notorious terrorists, there are reports of high handiness also in some instances,those may be investigated by high officials,
but abrupt suspension,is not appropriate.
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Sep 16, 2016 10:19pm
Rangers must investigate Rao to find which crimes he is involved in. It is next to impossible that he is clean.
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Sep 16, 2016 10:20pm
He is a senior police office he should not tell what Khawaja is called he should tell what he has done and what are the charges against him.
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Sep 16, 2016 10:25pm
I support Rao Anwar. Our politicians always pressurize police officers and he stood against them. Well Done SSP
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Sep 16, 2016 10:50pm
politics of muk muka
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Sep 16, 2016 10:54pm
@Sayyar Khan
Off course we are MQM supports from its missions of supports. It know it hurts you.
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Sep 16, 2016 11:08pm
Very well step, everyone knows what Mr Izhar and Co. does in Karachi.
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Sep 16, 2016 11:11pm
well done Rao. Shame on Sindh government.
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Sep 16, 2016 11:15pm
we should support SSP Rao, if we are sincere to Karachi.
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Sep 16, 2016 11:37pm
Thousands of people nominated in different FIRS.......Did the SSP arrest all nominated persons?
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Sep 16, 2016 11:40pm
@Sayyar Khan
I am an MQM supporter
and I want to see the warrant. Is that a problem?
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Sep 16, 2016 11:47pm
As per this police officer based on the intelligence report he believes that MQM leader was involved with the killers... why is not this police officer make public the wrong doings or intelligence report on MQM leader. Why was he released from jail?
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Sep 16, 2016 11:50pm
The police officer has acted in accordance with the criminal procedure and there was nothing wrong in it. Now it is up to the competent court to grant bail or remand him to the police for further investigation.
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Sep 17, 2016 12:00am
SSP RAO is of a highly responsible rank in the Police Service, a respondible individual like him is surely operating within the law.
Any politician who thinks otherwise can go before the courts.
The tax payers are paying for SSP Rao's salary, not the politicians.
The politicians involved in his suspension, should be dealt with the law.
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Sep 17, 2016 12:31am
@Sayyar Khan My brother Police has to follow procedures in every country otherwise it will lead to anarchy which we are all experiencing.
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Sep 17, 2016 01:11am
Only in Pakistan!
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Sep 17, 2016 01:20am
Rao should prove his statements with evidences in the court of law.
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Sep 17, 2016 01:42am
Mr. Rao - No one is above the law and that includes you. If I understand correctly, your sole job is to enforce the law and it is up to the Judiciary to pass judgement and sentence or acquit.
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Sep 17, 2016 01:49am
It is the right time to put MQM in right order. Their leaders and activities should be monitored. Take out the anti pakistani out of MQM.
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Sep 17, 2016 03:36am
If an ordinary person can be arrested through FIR, why cant politicians? Once arrested a court can pass the judgement to release him on bail, prosecute him. Not to be released by PM or CM order.
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Sep 17, 2016 03:40am
It is wrong to suspend Rao Anwer....he has done his duty..ppp govt is giving protection to culprits....this is sad ...,,
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Sep 17, 2016 03:47am
@Fareed opposition leader can't be arrested and handcuff without asking and telling his superiors m I right
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Sep 17, 2016 05:51am
Let honest and patriot police officers work please.
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Sep 17, 2016 06:40am
Rules and regulations are only for poor civilians. Law has nothing to deal with black sheep whether they are lawmakers or authoritative officers. SSP Rao anwar always tried to take step against injustice and killers but political pressure always rendered him useless. Police should be supported for this act.
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Sep 17, 2016 07:32am
Pakistan will never improve if honest Police officers are treated like that. So sad
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Sep 17, 2016 07:42am
Well Done Mr. Rao. I pray for your success.
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Sep 17, 2016 07:44am
Extremely political comments from a police officer, just making himself look bad. NONSENSE
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Sep 17, 2016 08:14am
An upright officer shouldn't care about the hue n cry of armchair critics. Critics and political lackeys are having difficulty absorbing reality. It is this shoodar/slave mentality which has helped thugs to be the party leaders.
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Sep 17, 2016 09:25am
what is upright he is bias and highly political
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Sep 17, 2016 09:55am
He is a real Hero of Karachi and Karachi police, who informed the world about subversive activities of MQM before everybody so he can arrest anyone on the basis of evidences. All are equal before law.
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Sep 17, 2016 09:55am
I don,t think Civil Service Rules allows any officer to address the press, he is not a politician but he behave like a politicians and he can be charge sheeted on this count only, strange are the beurocractes and politicians of Pakistan.
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Sep 17, 2016 09:59am
@Zubair Agreed. Unfortunately thereally are criminal elements both in Politics and Police and this a reflection of kind of society we have developed in Pakistan. Politics is being run as mafia outlets with Gully buts everywhere who are protected by Police. I see no hope for Pakistan.
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Sep 17, 2016 10:08am
Just last year, Rao Anwar had been transferred. Out of Malir due to complaints. When did he come back? http://www.dawn.com/news/1179148
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Sep 17, 2016 10:15am
What does the Nation want?? MQM harbors criminals. They should be taken to task once for all.
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Sep 17, 2016 10:58am
This incidence is a slap on law enforcers 'the powerful get away with murders while the wretched lick their wounds'
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Sep 17, 2016 11:10am
Put SSP under ranger protection as safety measure, he may have something confidential to be shared in case MQM are working against nation.
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Sep 17, 2016 11:47am
Not letting an Honest Police officer performing his duties can lead to dire consequences . The senior official was also in authority to apprehend MQM member surreptitiously without informing anyone , but he went through legal procedure to show that police is working and trying its best to detain those involved in agitation and unrest . If this such interference by others in duty of law implementing agencies , then it will be arduous for us to eliminate terrorism and extremism .
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Sep 17, 2016 11:59am
He was rightly arrested and should be punished for his misdeeds
Politics should not come to it!
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Sep 17, 2016 12:13pm
When any politician is unable to get their way or is unheard, they make anti-Pakistan comments. This seems to be more a way of expressing frustration than anything else. But what is more important is that you must get arrest warrants which are issued by a magistrate. Many in the ruling party have armed criminals but have not been arrested. The SSP should try to be even handed when following through on a lead and not target a single group which may become even less cooperative.
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Sep 17, 2016 12:25pm
Let's support the police and put these Karachi goons in prison i.e. all of them. Pakistan will not survive if law and order does not become non-negotiable.
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Sep 17, 2016 12:50pm
"He added that Hassan has pending FIRs against him, and there should be no finger pointing if a police official acts in line with his duty."
“If there was FIR registered against anyone, a sub-inspector has powers to arrest such persons nominated in the FIR and he has no need to seek permission from anyone."
Well said SSP Mr. Anwar. Law enforcement is a must for peace
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Sep 17, 2016 12:57pm
Please catch these big fish with and do lie detector tests recording should be released to public.
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Sep 17, 2016 01:35pm
Pakistan is the best country in the whole world where justice prevails, people live in complete peace and harmony, where we have equal opportunity for all it's citizens, where elders are respected, children are loved, and Karachi is like heaven on earth
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Sep 17, 2016 01:39pm
SSP Rao, Pakistani nation is proud of you. May God give Pakistan more honest, responsible and dedicated police chiefs like you.
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Sep 17, 2016 02:37pm
It appears Sindh CM is on the wrong side of the truth - We need to empower Police
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Sep 17, 2016 03:21pm
Empower police fully. All culprits must be apprehended and brought to justice. No exceptions please
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Sep 17, 2016 03:59pm
Lovely Rao Sb. Lovely!
Best wishes for all the brave men of the motherland who are sacrificing their today for our kids' tomorrow. Shame to their critics.
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Sep 17, 2016 04:38pm
And CM comes to criminals rescue. So all hopes of goodness from the new CM are dashed. He seems to be in line with old guards and let the people suffer. Hopeless situation.
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Sep 17, 2016 04:49pm
If Khawaja is innocent then let the court decide it. Police has just fulfilled its duty. And CM has demoralozed whole department.
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Sep 17, 2016 04:51pm
For poor there is another law in this country. A police officer arrests big fish and he got suspended. WAO!!!
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Sep 17, 2016 05:30pm
What a bad treatment by LEA towards citizens who say PAKISTAN ZINDABAD?
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Sep 17, 2016 05:37pm
The duty of The policemen is to arrest the suspect.
So when he does then why he suspended?????
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Sep 17, 2016 05:48pm
@mohsin All are equal before Law but not in Pakistan.So called elites,mafias corrupts ,Gullus are above the Law.
Law is applied only to common people who abide it .
This is the why highly talented Pakistanis are leaving to settle in other countries.
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Sep 17, 2016 07:19pm
He has worth in KPK, not in Sindh or Punjab. Please go to KPK and find your value.
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Sep 17, 2016 07:47pm
Nawz and shahaz sharif name are there in model town case. Why police has not arrested them yet??!
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Sep 17, 2016 07:48pm
He should be a politician !
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Sep 17, 2016 07:48pm
@Muhammad Usman I wish such honest police and its efficiency prevail in other parts in Pakistan.
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Sep 17, 2016 07:49pm
@Noor Malick So you are saying Sindh police is not politicize and it isbeing politicized by taking such actions. What can I say for your innocence.
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Sep 17, 2016 07:54pm
This is a political safeguard for Kawaja. SSP cannot be so wrong to arrest a well known politicion. SSP must be reinstated immediately.
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Sep 17, 2016 07:57pm
Opposition Leader is a respected position and he should be treated respectfully under all circumstances .
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Sep 17, 2016 08:02pm
Please cleanse Karachi from all bad people. Let it become a pluralistic and tolerant city what it used to be back in the 50s. Bring back a smile on everyones face. How I wish it's golden days to return.
My beloved Karachi, how much I miss your pleasant and peaceful days and nights.....
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Sep 17, 2016 08:03pm
The government should send Rao to punjab so that he could investigate and apprehend the model town culprits.
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Sep 17, 2016 08:12pm
@Ahsan Gul The case is weak and based on personal vandetta !
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Sep 17, 2016 08:20pm
Most of those commenting here against this poor cop, are actually the MQM supporters.
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Sep 17, 2016 08:28pm
@Sarfaraz Abbasi So it means MQM has more supporters !
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Sep 17, 2016 08:38pm
@Sarfaraz Abbasim , Is anything wrong in doing so
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Sep 17, 2016 09:16pm
@Sarfaraz Abbasi Is this wrong to be a MQM supporter ?
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Sep 17, 2016 09:41pm
I would only like to say that, in place like Karachi, arresting a tycoon of MQM in a broad light, is a matter of highly brave heart and honest person to his duties. SSP you are the Hero of your department.
Salute You Sir G...
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Sep 17, 2016 09:51pm
@Ali buddy you should read the law first. An urgent arrest can be made only if there is a risk that the accused (yes ACCUSED not CRIMINAL) will flee if no action is taken. Khuwaja Izhar was not fleeing
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Sep 17, 2016 10:17pm
SSP Rao Anwar should understand that he does not own law. He is a public servant, and has no authority to take law in his own hand like that. Without arrest warrant no such arrest should be made. A public servant should not act like a king. Please don't be a disgrace to the uniform you wear.
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Sep 18, 2016 12:40am
In what capacity Rao Anwaar is calling a sitting member of the assembly chief of target killers. As a police officer his job is
to ensure Law & Order in the area under his
jurisdiction but he's getting himself involved in dirty politics.
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Sep 18, 2016 01:59am
Right On!
Brother Anwar RAO stated everything correctly. Straight to the point.
The selfish political establishments are the enemies within. There will be a day of reckoning and judgment.
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Sep 18, 2016 02:10am
@Malik Is arresting people without warrant
an excellent work? What kind of society we
live in? Didn't you remember what Rao Anwaar has said (while addressing press conference) about the politics of various groups in his own police department.
Is that the appropriate way for a police officer to speak in the public place?
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Sep 18, 2016 02:40am
The SSP has clearly mentioned that there were FIRs registered against the individual of non bail able nature which means that the alleged criminal was involved in serious crimes .It was his job to detain the individual found in his area . The SSP deservers to be commended and rewarded for his outstanding services .What a pity that a civilian/politician suspends a senior uniform officer. The SSP was only doing his job and got suspended !.What a country!!What can one expect in a corrupt country. MQM must be disbanded and criminal elements operating within it brought to book but how can Nawaz/Zardai etc do that when they are on the same boat as MQM.
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Sep 18, 2016 09:43am
Hats off to the brace SP
No one is above the law!!!
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Sep 18, 2016 10:20am
@asif You need evidence not what people know to persecute anybody or else it will be termed extrajudicial which leads to extremism.
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Sep 18, 2016 12:01pm
@A Gujjar... if you want to test a person's credibility and character give him power..
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Sep 18, 2016 12:51pm
@Sarfaraz Abbasi Most of the people commenting in favour og SSP are non Karachites who do not know about ground realities and if they know they are ethenically biased.
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Sep 18, 2016 06:34pm
This is the kind of officer who has courage to face elements who are responsible for wrong doing in Karachi. He should have arrested the people mentioned in FIR. He is right what he says.
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Sep 18, 2016 10:06pm
@Ahmad Did you see that arrest warrant?
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Sep 18, 2016 10:20pm
@A.B. siddique So, you mean to say police should arrest anyone (In this case Assembly member from MQM) without any arrest warrant.
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Sep 18, 2016 10:33pm
if this chap is in charge why does he have to ask his boss before he has to aresst someone if the person who he aressted is guilty so be it. all this drama for nothing.
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Sep 18, 2016 10:42pm
@Riaz Murtaza Sir, looks like you are extremely angry against MQM (and you have right to express your anger). My request is that instead of you, let the justice system determine the same and punish them. Hope we are OK on this view. Thank you.
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Sep 18, 2016 11:12pm
@Sarfaraz Abbasi No Sir, supporting Law & Order of the Country!
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Sep 19, 2016 09:07am
@Concerned citizen Do you understand police must follow the laws, evidence must be collected using proper procedures; being a senior officer he should know by using improper procedures he is weakening the case; that is the dereliction of duty. For last two years Rangers gS been touting their accomplishment, then why this senior politician and leader of opposition was not arrested sooner. No one is above the law uniformed or civilian.
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