Former human rights and law minister Senator (r) Iqbal Haider on Wednesday expressed dismay over the resolution passed by the Punjab Assembly prohibiting the holding of concerts in girls institutions, due to the tragic death of three girls in a stampede at a musical concert organised in the Arts Council Auditorium. He said citizens were shocked over the incident. However, he said the tragedy could not be made the basis of yet another prohibition for girls by any stretch of law or logic.
“The prohibition suggested by the Punjab Assembly members is in violation of the constitution, laws and all norms of decency and justice. In a country like ours, which is rife with terrorism, a stampede can be caused by any mischief monger, by spreading false alarm about the bomb, in any public gathering,” he said. He said prohibiting sports, political rallies, cinemas or religious ceremonies could not be justified. “Surely no one in his right mind will ever suggest prohibition on the aforesaid.”
