Shahbaz Sharif suspends SHO and DSP over killing of a polio worker in Faisalabad

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has ordered suspension of concerned SHO and DSP over negligence in the incident of killing of a polio worker in Faisalabad whereas explanation of concerned SP has also been called. The Chief Minister directed that the accused involved in the murder of Bao Anwar, a district office-bearer of MQM in Sialkot, should be arrested immediately.

He was addressing a high level meeting here today. The meeting reviewed the progress in the incidents of murder of polio worker, firing during protest in Faisalabad and murder of district office-bear of MQM in Sialkot. The Chief Minister also addressed officers of district administration and police of Faisalabad and Gujranwala divisions through video link.

Shahbaz Sharif said that he is deeply grieved over the murder of Bao Anwar, a district office-bear of MQM in Sialkot. He said that the accused involved in the incident will not escape deterrent punishment. The Chief Minister while issuing orders of suspension of SHO and DSP of concerned police station over negligence in the case of killing of polio worker in Faisalabad said that he should be kept informed about investigation of the case regularly. He said that the firing over those protecting the children from a deadly disease like polio is highly tragic and the accused involved in the killing of polio worker will not escape punishment.

Shahbaz Sharif directed that the arrest of the persons involved in firing during protest in Faisalabad should be ensured at every cost. He said that Inspector General Police and Secretary Home should personally visit Faisalabad and review the progress of the case. He said that an effective strategy should be evolved for eradicating such tragic incidents in future.

Provincial Ministers Col. (R) Shuja Khanzada, Bilal Yasin, Advisor Khawaja Salman Rafique, MPA Rana Sanaullah, Chief Secretary, Inspector General Police, Secretary Home and concerned officials attended the meeting.