Killers of PIA employees will be brought to justice: DG Rangers

PIA JAC chief meets Maj-Gen Bilal Akbar

KARACHI: PIA Joint Action Committee (JAC) head Captain Sohail Baloch met the DG Rangers, Sindh, Major General Bilal Akbar, at the Rangers Headquarters here on Friday.

According to sources, the JAC leader apprised the DG Rangers of the protest day chaos and killing of two PIA protesters in alleged firing by law enforcers.

Major General Bilal Akbar, sources said, assured Sohail Baloch that an investigation into the killing of protesters was underway and soon the killers would be apprehended. He said whosoever was found involved in the incident will be brought to justice.

The JAC leader also informed the DG Rangers about ‘sudden disappearance’ of four PIA workers who were among the protesters. The latter replied that Rangers had not arrested any worker. However, he said this matter would also be investigated.

The four men belonged to the People’s Unity, including its president Hidayatullah Khan and Senior Vice President Zameer Chandio.Baloch also told Major General Bilal Akbar that PIA protesters were wearing masks during the protest to protect themselves from tear gas.