Sarwar wants strict action against abusers of women, children

LAHORE: IG Punjab Rao Sardar Ali Khan called on Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar at Governor’s House here Monday.

The governor urged IG Punjab to take strict action against those who are involved in crimes against women and children without any discrimination. IG Punjab briefed the governor regarding the action taken against the accused of Minar-e-Pakistan incident and law and order in province.

The governor directed the IG to ensure all steps for peace and security in the province, adding that the people should be provided justice in police stations. Government will provide support and all the resources to police for eliminating ‘Thana Culture’, he said.

Ch Sarwar said that those who are involved in crimes against women and children have no right even to be called as human, they are animals. He underlined the need to take stern action against them in order to make Punjab crime-free.

Ch Sarwar said that protection of people's life and property is the responsibility of the government and the police which has to be ensured at all costs. He said that government is purging every institution including police of political interference because government believes in strengthening of institutions not in political interference. IG Punjab assured the governor that he would take all possible measures to maintain law order in the province.