Balochistan MPAs on Thursday expressed concern over the worsening law and order in the province, suggesting holding a meeting to devise a strategy to curb mounting lawlessness in Balochistan.
The assembly session started with Speaker Aslam Bhootani in the chair. Irrigation Minister Aslam Bezinjo said that robbing passengers and kidnapping of bus drivers on highways had become a routine matter on Quetta-Karachi Highway. Criminals used vehicles having ministers’ name plates while committing different crimes with impunity, he said, adding that the CM should take the issue of law and order seriously and ensure that Quetta-Karachi Highway remains safe for all. PML-Q MPA Jaffar Mandokhail supported Bezinjo’s views.
Health Minister Ainullah Shams rejected allegations that some provincial ministers were involved in kidnapping for ransom and asked the CM to conduct an independent inquiry into he matter. He said there were a number of showrooms in Quetta where smuggled vehicles were being sold without any fear but authorities concerned were paying no attention in this regard. Expressing concern over law and order, Senior Minister Abdul Wasay said that they should not condemn such incidents because they were in the government. He said that it was our responsibility to ensure security to people and their property but unfortunately so far the elected representatives had failed to do so, adding just statements on their part were tantamount to cheating the people.
Wasay said that criminal gangs were so powerful that they were even not sparing anyone, including politicians. The House also disposed of a resolution asking the provincial government to provide financial assistance to poor students studying in Army Institute of Medical Sciences after assurance that the issue would be resolved in the provincial cabinet.