‘Civil-War’ like situation in Karachi after clashes broke out between Sindh Police and Pakistan Army
Clashes in Karachi: Following a 'civil war' like situation in Pakistan's Karachi, the Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa has ordered an inquiry into the rumours that Sindh police chief was kidnapped by the Pakistani Army troops to persuade cops into arresting Safdar, the son-in-law of exiled former PM Nawaz Sharif.
As per the statement issued by the military’s media wing, the Army chief has directed the Karachi Corps Commander to “inquire into the circumstances” and file a report as soon as possible.
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As per the report, Safdar and his wife, PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz, were in the city for a rally of the opposition’s Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM). Reportedly, Safdar was arrested from the hotel that he was staying in. Subsequently, he was released on a bail.
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As many as 10 police officers died in clashes in Karachi, The International Herald reported. Meanwhile, the netizens claimed that a ‘civil war’ has broken out in Karachi following the clashes in Pakistan between the Sindh police and the Army.
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In a series of tweets, the Sindh Police stated that the unfortunate incident has caused great heartache and resentment within all ranks of Sindh Police.
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"IG Sindh has decided to defer his own leave and ordered his officers to set aside their leave applications for ten days in the larger national interest, pending the conclusion of the inquiry," it added.
It further said that "We expect that justice will be done to Sindh Police in the coming days so that morale and administrative autonomy of police may be reinforced for all times to come."
-PTC News
