PM Imran Khan orders strict action against miscreants disturbing law and order situation

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered strict action against miscreants disturbing law and order situation, Geo News reported.

PM Imran Khan, who is in China on five-day official visit, directed the authorities to take strict action against those who vandalized public and private properties and targeted the ordinary people.

Meanwhile, State Minister for Interior, Shehryar Afridi has said that State is concerned for the loss of citizens.

He took to Twitter saying, "we will leave no stone unturned to identify the source of vandalism. Will stand for all the citizens who suffered from the people who vandalized property of innocent people. Pakistan has to rise & such anonymous forces will be unveiled."

The minister went on to say the government of Pakistan won't spare those involved in damaging public properties. He directed FIA and PTA to collect forensic data for evidence. 

In a related development, the Tehreek Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) leaders Khadim Hussain Rizvi and Afzal Qadri were among hundreds of people booked for rioting and disrupting peace in various parts of Lahore.

 Police said 500 people, including Rizvi and Qadri, were booked in 11 cases. Two cases were filed against troublemakers in Islamabad for destroying property. 

In a statement, the interior ministry said action will be taken against elements involved in destroying properties and harming common citizens. The ministry said it is identifying such elements and action will be taken against them. The statement said religious parties have assured the government their supporters were not involved in destruction of property. 

The videos and CCTV footages are being analysed to identify individuals involved in vandalism and violence. The Federal Investigation Agency is also reviewing related content on the social media for the purpose. The ministry said cases were filed and arrests will also be made.