Punjab to form JIT to probe vandalism at military, civil installations
Pakistan
CM Naqvi vows to give exemplary punishment to those involved in attacking Jinnah House
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday announced constitution of a joint investigation team (JIT) to conduct a probe into vandalism at civil and military installations, including the residence of the Lahore corps commander, during protests held by the PTI supporters following the arrest of their leader Imran Khan in a graft case.
The chief minister made the announcement during his visit to the head office of the Punjab Safe Cities Authority to review the law and order situation. The JIT will submit a comprehensive report to the government after completing the investigation.
Mr Naqvi has also ordered to pace up action to detain the miscreants involved in the violent attacks, adding that geofencing will be made in cases related to vandalism. It has also been decided that all the cases will be tried before the anti-terrorism court.
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The chief minister has also directed the Public Prosecution Department to ensure immediate trial in the cases in order to bring these elements to justice. “Those involved in attacking Jinnah House, military, civil and private properties will be given exemplary punishment,” he vowed, adding that zero-tolerance policy had been adopted against the miscreants.
He said educational institutions would reopen across the province on May 15 as law and order situation was improving. He directed the departments concerned to continue coordination to maintain the security situation in the province. “Whole force is alert to fail the nefarious designs of the miscreants,” the CM said.
During the visit, Punjab Inspector General of Police Usman Anwar briefed the chief minister on the security situation in the country.
Meanwhile, the Punjab Police spokesperson said the number of detained Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf workers in the province had reached 2,790. The arrested individuals were involved in violent protests following the arrest of former PM Imran Khan.
The spokesperson added almost 152 police officers and personnel were injured due to the clashes between police and the PTI protesters. He said 72 vehicles of the Punjab police were burned. He added that those involved in attacking the security personnel were being identified and arrests were being made.
