The police have been developing the habit of looking the other way whenever there is a law and order situation. This is especially true when the circumstances are political in nature. The recent clash in Gujrat between two rival political parties resulted in the blockage of G T Road and created a tense atmosphere. Though the police was reported to be at the scene during the entire episode, it stood on the sidelines as spectators. It was only after the incident that the people involved were charged. This shows how this institution is being politically manipulated as the police was unable to prevent this incident.
HASSAN BASHIR
Islamabad
