It was for the first time in the history of Pakistan that news channel showed the perpetrator who was earlier said to be ‘unidentified person’ or ‘namaloom afrad’. Every time something happened, the people were kept in the dark about the identity of the apprehended alleged criminals involved in sabotage, murder or other crimes. But now news channel show that person name called ‘Gullu Butt’ who was caught on cameras, leading the police contingent and vandalising vehicles during the assault of the police party on Minhaj ul Quran Secretariat.
Pakistan is a poor country, where the majority of its population is finding it hard to make ends meet. When the event of a street demonstration or riot takes place, public property is damaged and no one takes responsibility. This street politics and terrorism has ruined many homes and destroyed the property of many, who could ill afford it. People purchase vehicles out of their precious savings and putting in a lot of efforts, but some unscrupulous culprits or thieves get away with or destroy such hard earned assets. But when this type of riots happens in cities, the people lose their properties which the government never compensates. When somebody’s car, motorcycle or shop is burnt or damaged, nobody cares. It is the responsibility of the government to compensate the ones whose properties were damaged.
For the first time, now the media has highlighted the culprits who damaged the cars. I salute to the independent news channels for the job well done. However, the culprit is identified and now it is the responsibility of the government not only to bring him to the ruthless clutches of law, his accomplices should also be brought to book and the poor people who have suffered loss should be compensated.
The clear TV footage, shown on all channels tells the story: Gullu Butt should pay! In the past media did not highlight this issue but now it has been brought to the limelight someone must take responsibility!