Yet another innocent girl has fallen prey to the animal instincts of a man in Shahkot in Nankana district. The victim, a brilliant girl, who stood first in her district in Matric examination, belongs to a poor family. No action was taken by the police, DPO and DCO till the matter was reported by media. The police in Nankana district, especially the police stations Shahkot and Syedwal have a notoriety of protecting criminals and involving innocent citizens in fake crimes. Can somebody ask the judge why he granted bail to a criminal involved in the most heinous of crimes?
It is the sick mindset of those in civil bureaucracy, police and lower judiciary who are responsible for rise in sex crimes. Why was the case not registered on first instance or FIR was filed and prompt action taken against criminals by the police? The police needs to be cleansed of such elements within their fold whose criminal negligence and willingness to protect criminals, if their palms are greased, has promoted crimes in Pakistan. After all, corruption in police can only thrive if crime flourishes and innocent citizens are left unprotected.
SHAHZAD KHALIL
Sialkot