When the media initially found out that a young man had not only been shot but left to bleed and die, government and public officials were contacted for their comments: Most preferred to remain shamefully silent, some placed the blame on someone else, and no one prepared to visit the heirs.
Following are some of the first reactions: “The government cannot do anything because the Rangers come under the command of the Sindh governor.” PPP leader Waqar Mehdi
Interior Minister Rehman Malik: Heard details of the incident, and disconnected the call without any reply. “People die every day. We will investigate the matter and follow the incident tomorrow morning.” PPP leader Rafique Engineer “He (Shah) was a robber and Rangers killed him after an encounter. The media should now end their protest outside the CM House, otherwise we will take strict action, including the use of tear gas.” South Zone DIG Iqbal Mahmood “FIR has been lodged.” TPO Tariq Dharejo