LAHORE/SARGODHA: Sargodha police claimed on Monday to have arrested greater than 100 suspects for mob violence and try to lynch a Christian man three days in the past.
Earlier, a case was registered towards 44 nominated and 300/400 unidentified suspects on behalf of the state below the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) 1997 and sections of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC).
Sargodha District Police Officer (DPO) Dr Assad Malhi advised Daybreak that greater than 100 suspects had been arrested within the case. He mentioned investigations had been underway with the give attention to figuring out the extent of the harm and figuring out these chargeable for the difficulty.
“The police are working tirelessly to make sure that all elements within the case are totally examined and that justice is served.”
Minister lauds police for saving households in Mujahid Colony incident
Mr Malhi mentioned that along with the investigations, group engagement was additionally underway within the space to handle the foundation causes of the incident and stop related occurrences sooner or later.
For the aim, he added, the police had been working intently with the area people leaders and spiritual students to advertise interfaith concord and understanding. He mentioned police had employed the absolute best technique to make sure security of the ten individuals who had been being surrounded by the unruly charged mob and safely transported them to a safe location.
“No demise or lack of life occurred and the police additionally ensured the security of the household of the focused man and prevented the scenario from escalating additional,” the DPO mentioned.
In the meantime, Punjab Minister for Minorities Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora on Monday visited the location of the mob violence in Mujahid Colony to realize perception into the scenario.
Chatting with the media, he described the incident as heart-wrenching and an assault on the Structure of the nation. He shared that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz had issued instructions for all attainable measures for saving human lives.
Responding to a query, he revealed that the instances had been registered below terrorism prices towards 250 to 300 unidentified people concerned within the incident.
“Based mostly on strong proof, police have arrested 44 suspects, out of which 33 have been remanded in judicial custody,” he added.
The minister termed Pakistan a stupendous mosaic of individuals from varied religions, saying that those that tried to disrupt the concord could be delivered to justice. He famous that the present authorities had celebrated Easter, Baisakhi and Holi together with the minority communities.
He mentioned some components didn’t need peace within the area however well timed motion by the police and administrative officers prevented important harm to Sargodha in addition to the nation.
Mr Arora recommended the cops for his or her bravery in rescuing the affected households in Mujahid Colony incident whereas placing their very own lives in peril. He made it clear that no fatalities occurred within the incident with just one injured particular person at present receiving remedy.
Commissioner Muhammad Ajmal Bhatti, Regional Police Officer Shariq Kamal Siddiqui, Deputy Commissioner retired Capt Aurangzeb Haider Khan, MPAs Ijaz Alam Augustine, Sonia Ashar and Shakeela Ather together with Christian leaders and spiritual figures, accompanied the minister through the go to.
Earlier, the minister participated in a gathering on the Mujahid Colony incident on the commissioner’s workplace.
Revealed in Daybreak, Could twenty eighth, 2024