Excise dept all set to take action against tax evaders

The Sindh Excise and Taxation Department has completed preparations for a campaign against unregistered vehicles and tax evaders, said Senior Minister for Information, Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control Sharjeel Inam Memon.

In a statement on Friday, he announced the commencement of a campaign targeting individuals using counterfeit number plates, unregistered vehicles, and tax evaders. He urged the public to promptly acquire their number plates from the City Excise Office to prevent inconvenience.

He emphasized that citizens who have not paid their vehicle taxes should do so promptly, and those who have not renewed their vehicle registration should complete the renewal process without delay.

Memon emphasized that the initiative aims to enforce legal regulations and streamline vehicle registration and taxation processes. He urged people to cooperate with the government to avoid any inconvenience.

The campaign by the Sindh government against drug dealers is still ongoing. Due to the robust prosecution efforts of the Excise and Narcotics Control Department, seven accused individuals have been convicted by courts in six drug-related cases in Hyderabad district during the month of April. For instance, in the case involving the possession of 1,400 grams of hashish, registered at the Market Police Station in Hyderabad, Fayyaz alias Tucker Qureshi was sentenced to nine years of imprisonment and fined Rs100,000 by the special judge.

Shafiq alias Jibran and Lal Muhammad Qambrani were sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined Rs100,000 for the crime of possessing 2,500 grams of hashish in the jurisdiction of the Hali Road Police Station. Additionally, the court has sentenced Ehtsham Yousafzai to 10 years of imprisonment and a fine of Rs100,000 for the crime of possessing 1,020 grams of hashish within the limits of the A Section Hyderabad Police Station.

In a case of possession of 600 grams of hashish within the limits of the Phalili Police Station, Azeem Khan Khaskheli was sentenced to five years in prison and fined Rs50,000.

The court has sentenced Muhammad Mustabeen, the accused, to 10 years of imprisonment and fined him one lakh rupees for the possession of 1,070 grams of hashish within the limits of Pinyari Police Station. These verdicts were delivered in five cases by the Model Criminal Court and in one case by the Special Judge’s Court.

Commending the effective endeavours of the Excise and Narcotics Control Department in securing convictions, Sharjeel Memon highlighted the collective engagement of law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and all relevant stakeholders in ensuring the accountability of wrongdoers.

Expressing gratitude for the concerted efforts of individuals involved, he emphasized that these convictions send a clear message to those engaged in illicit drug trafficking that their unlawful actions will face zero tolerance.

He emphasized the commitment to persistently combat the menace of drugs in our society and ensure a secure environment for the next generation. Encouraging the public, he urged them to promptly report any suspicious drug-related activities to the authorities.

Memon emphasized that the government is resolute in safeguarding citizens from the menace of drugs. He reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to continue the fight against drugs until victory is achieved.