It has been reported that the police have recently foiled a bid to smuggle arms from the Tribal Areas to Karachi. It is understandable that the police throughout the country should be always vigilant. These illegal and smuggled weapons are contributing to the worsening situation in Karachi.
Recently, the administration had also advised the police to seize illegal weapons in Karachi, which has not been implemented yet. The reason because no police staff wants to cross paths with these heavily armed groups and, added to this, these groups have considerable influence on the department. If the situation in Karachi has to be restored, the police will have to show its commitment to restoring the law and order.
HASSAN BASHIR
Islamabad
