Jan 16 , 2016
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Qaim defends ‘controversial’ criminal prosecution bill
*Sindh CM says wrong perception of prosecution bill being propogated* says more than 80% crimes deterred in Karachi
KARACHI – Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah on Saturday defended the criminal prosecution bill approved by Sindh Assembly to empower prosecution to withdraw any case against a suspect with the consent of the court, private TV channel reported.
He said that a wrong perception about prosecution bill is being propagated, adding that the court will have the final verdict in this regard. The chief minister said while talking to the participants of a passing out parade ceremony of Eaglet Force held at Razaqabad Police Training Centre.
He said that the police have improved their performance in counter-terror strategies and actions. He added that the provincial government and the police would jointly curb terrorism. Qaim said that protection of the people in Sindh is responsibility of all law enforcers and the government.
The chief minister said that the government has paid compensatory amounts to the families of police martyrs. “The government has increased funds for the martyrs from Rs 12 billion to Rs 60 billion,” he added. He hoped that Sindh police would meet expectations of the people. He said that more than 80 per cent crimes have been deterred in Karachi.
While talking about the prosecution bill passed in the Sindh Assembly on January 15, he said that a wrong perception is being given. However, he said that the court would give its verdict in the matter. The chief minister said that Sindh’s prosecution was discussed in the meeting of the Apex committee and it was termed weak.
He said that the government was making efforts to bolster the prosecution system. He further said that none should be blamed without any proof. On Friday, the government passed the Prosecution Service Amendment Bill 2015. Accoridng to the law, the government can free any suspect by withdrawing the case against him.
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk