Sindh rangers ruled against Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s (MQM) strike call by issuing a warning against ‘forced shutdown’ of businesses, schools, and transport in Sindh in general and Karachi in particular.
Sindh Rangers Director General (DG) Major General Bilal Akbar has asked people to carry on their daily activities without any scare.
“We cannot allow anyone to bring the life in the metropolis to a paralysing halt,” Rangers said in the statement issued here.
Soon after MQM announced protest day over the siege of Farooq Sattar’s house, DG Rangers asked masses not to heed the strike call and freely carry on their business by opening the shops. He also warned against ‘forced shutdown’ of business.
“Do not be afraid to continue with your business or other activities. Call 1101 (Rangers Helpline) if anyone tries to force you to close your shop/office down for the day against your will,” Rangers said giving an emboldening message to the people at large.
The DG Rangers also assured transporters would be provided complete security and strict action would be taken against the miscreants.
MQM has announced to observe a day of protest today (Wednesday) against the siege of its deputy convener and senior parliamentary leader Dr Farooq Sattar’s residence.
In a statement issued late Tuesday night, MQM Rabitta Committee strongly condemned the siege of Dr Farooq Sattar’s house by Rangers and appealed the masses to shut their business and transport in order to record peaceful protest.
