SHC disposes of contempt plea over PSL road closures
Directs cops to increase security during traffic jams, control street crime
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KARACHI:
A two-member bench of the Sindh High Court, comprising Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Amjad Ali Sahito, disposed of on Tuesday a contempt of court plea pertaining to closure of roads during Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches in the city, while directing the police to increase police personnel in the roads during traffic jams and control street crime.
Sindh AIG Ghulam Nabi Memon, Additional Home Secretary and Traffic Police officials appeared in the court. Assistant advocate general informed the court that the accused involved in the murder of citizen, Usama, have been arrested.
The Sindh High Court on Friday directed the inspector general of police (IGP) to ensure proper deployment of police on the blocked roads around National Stadium Karachi to curb street crimes and also summoned the Karachi police chief on March 2. ─ AFP/File
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court on Friday directed the inspector general of police (IGP) to ensure proper deployment of police on the blocked roads around National Stadium Karachi to curb street crimes and also summoned the Karachi police chief on March 2.
A two-judge bench headed by Justice Mohammad Ali Mazhar also asked the focal person of the Sindh home department and SP-traffic (East) to appear in court on the next hearing along with replies on an application seeking contempt proceedings against them for allegedly violating court orders by blocking roads near NSK.