Shahbaz Sharif notice the murder of Bao Muhammad Anwar in Sialkot

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has taken strict notice of the murder of an MQM office-bearer Bao Muhammad Anwar in Sialkot and sought a report from DPO Sialkot as well as issued instructions for the immediate arrest of the culprits. He directed that the tragic incident should be thoroughly investigated and the arrest of the accused involved in the case should be ensured.

The Chief Minister also expressed deep sense of sorrow and grief with the bereaved family of Bao Muhammad Anwar and assured that the culprits will not be able to escape justice. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif telephoned Governor Sindh Ishratul Ibad today and strongly condemned the murder of district office-bearer of MQM Bao Muhammad Anwar in Sialkot. He also expressed shock and grief over the incident.

The Chief Minister said that early arrest of the criminals will be ensured and special teams have been constituted for this purpose. Shahbaz Sharif said that he is personally monitoring the efforts for apprehending the accused and the pace of investigation of the case. Raids are being conducted at various places for apprehending the accused.

Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has announced financial assistance of Rs.20 lakh for the family of Bao Anwar, district office-bearer of MQM who was murdered in Sialkot. He said that Punjab government will provide educational facilities to the children and treatment facilities to the family of the deceased free of cost.

The Chief Minister said that he is deeply grieved over this tragic incident and equally shares the grief of MQM leadership. He said that the accused will not escape punishment.