Call to arrest culprits of Kasur, Mardan incidents

LAHORE : Condemning the molestation of minor girls in Kasur and Mardan, the Jamaat-e-Islami central Shoora has called for immediate arrest of the culprits and comprehensive police reforms as well as Islamic education at school level.

According to a press release issued Sunday, a resolution adopted by the Shoora demanded that the police especially in Kasur and Mardan should go through a process of cleansing and given special training for public security.

The use of the police force for political motives of the government should be stopped to improve its performance. It also stressed upon the federal and the provincial governments to adopt adequate measures for the security of the children.

Through another resolution, the JI Shoora (Central Executive) condemned the continuous violation of human rights in Held Kashmir by the Indian occupation forces, the razing of the Kashmiris habitations and gardens and sources of earning besides inhuman treatment to the women and children. It also condemned the cross-border firing by India resulting in the martyrdom of soldiers and civilians. It demanded payment of compensation to the bereaved families for their losses.

The Shoora also slated Indian army chief’s threats and termed it an open declaration of war. It said that Israeli prime minister’s visit to India at this time would add to the gravity of the situation. The Shoora urged the nation to express its complete solidarity with the Kashmiris on February 5 in order to send a positive message to the Kashmiris of our support.

In another resolution, the Shoora called for immediate abolition of the FCR in tribal areas and merger of tribal areas with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It stressed that the tribes should be given representation in the KP Assembly. It demanded a special financial package for the tribal areas to bring them on a par with other parts of the country. It also called for prompt return of the IDPs and adequate compensation to them.

JI for implementing Islamic laws: Secretary General, Jamaat e Islami, Liaqat Baloch, has said an alarming increase in crime against children reflects evil is growing in society and its solution lies in following Islamic values and laws.

Addressing a central advisory body of JI at Mansoora, Liaqat Baloch said unfortunately the link of society with Islamic social and cultural norms had weakened giving rise to crimes. He said colonial-era rules and regulations had proved to be destructive and added Shariah laws and supremacy of Quran and Sunnah could guarantee protection of life, honour and property of citizens. Deploring police failure to arrest the killers of minor girl in Kasur, Liaqat Baloch said it was a big tragedy. Meanwhile, the JI secretary general visited the family of renowned writer Munno Bhai and expressed his condolences with the members of the bereaved family.