KARACHI: Sindh’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) AD Khawaja has directed that a prompt and concrete action be taken against forced collection of Zakat and Fitra.
He instructed on Saturday that on any information to this effect, the Madargar 15 centres, Ranges, Zonal DIGs, District SSPs should ensure immediate action.
The IGP said that in case any individual, organisation or group forcibly demanded Zakat or Fitra, the police should be informed immediately.
He also asked the people to extend cooperation in this regard so that prompt action could be initiated against such elements.
The IGP said that Zakat and Fitra are meant for the mustahqeen and people should give money in this regard in a judicious manner.