Provincial Minister for Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Social Welfare Raja Basharat took note of the rising number of murders in Punjab and directed the police to take immediate steps to curb the rising incidents of murder, robbery and theft. He was presiding over a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Law and Order at the Civil Secretariat on Wednesday. Raja Basharat said that it was the responsibility of the government to provide security to the people. He further stressed that the implementation of ban on carrying arms in the courts should be ensured. The law minister said there should be strict action against illegal housing societies and illegal occupation mafias. He directed all RPOs to stop the rise in crime and restore government writ and public confidence. The meeting reviewed the security arrangements for Chehlum processions and Urs Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh. It was informed in the briefing that Army and Rangers troops would also be ready to assist the district administration. Raja Basharat directed that security and strict SOPs of Corona be strictly observed during chelum processions and Urs celebrations. Provincial Minister for Sports Timur Ahmad Khan, Minister for Population Welfare Hashim Dogar, minister for Labour Anser Majeed, Additional Chief Secretary Home, Additional IG Special Branch, Additional IG CTD and other concerned officers were also present while Divisional Commissioners and RPOs across the province participated via video link.
