Punjab government will hold judicial inquiry into the Kasur incident

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that Punjab government will hold judicial inquiry into the Kasur incident. He directed that Home Department Punjab should immediately request Chief Justice Lahore High Court to constitute an Inquiry Commission at the level of District and Sessions Judge for this purpose.

The Chief Minister said that stern punishment will be awarded to the culprits involved in the incident and they will not be able to escape their logical end. He said that justice will be provided to the affected families at any cost.

Meanwhile, a high level meeting was held here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif in which an inquiry report was presented to him regarding the Kasur incident.

The Chief Minister said that the incident that took place in Kasur is highly condemnable and the elements involved deserve maximum punishment. He said that those involved in the incident deserve no leniency.

The Chief Minister also issued instructions for immediate arrest of the remaining accused involved in the case. He said that the culprits will not be able to escape the law.

Chief Secretary Khizar Hayat Gondal, Secretary Home, Additional Inspector General Operations, Commissioner Lahore Division and senior officers also attended the meeting.