Sindh Government Takes Action, Suspends Police Officers Over KPC Incident

PAKISTAN: Women police officers detain Pakistani artist and human rights activist Sheema Kirmani, an organiser of the “Aurat March”, outside Karachi Press Club, where she was scheduled to address a press conference. 

On Tuesday, the activists were detained after they gathered at Karachi Press Club (KPC) for a press conference to demand a no-objection certificate (NOC) for their upcoming annual march in Karachi.

SHO Artillery Maidan Inspector Nadeem Haider and SHO Women’s Police Station South Inspector Hina Mughal were also suspended. Furthermore, both SHOs were demoted by one rank, from Inspector to Sub-Inspector. An inquiry process is also ongoing against the suspended police officers.

Officials said the incident quickly reached the desk of Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, who took immediate notice and ordered a formal investigation. Calling the allegations serious, he emphasised that any misuse of authority would not be tolerated. 

“The dignity and rights of women are non-negotiable,” he said, making it clear that accountability would follow if wrongdoing is proven.