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Shikarpur police arrested three dacoits, one killed in targeted operation

Larkana: In a targeted operation against robbers in Rustam and Kot Shaho police stations of Shikarpur district, one robber was killed and three robbers were arrested with injuries on Tuesday.

The Shikarpur police conducted a targeted operation against the dacoits in Rustam and Kot Shaho, in which the dacoit Nadir Mirani was killed while the main operatives of the Jatoi gang, Abdul Haq Badani, during the targeted operation against Ali Murad Badani, Yasin Badani, Murtu Kamalani, Shahzadu Kamalani, there was an exchange of fire in which 3 bandits have been arrested in injured condition, including Sikandar Badani Jatoi, Shabir Badani Jatoi, and Rand Badani Jatoi.

On this occasion Deputy Inspector General of Police Larkana Nasir Aftab told they the dead bandit's body has been taken into police custody and shifted to the hospital. DIG Larkana further said that during the operation, Badani, 15 hideouts of Kamalani and Saad Khanani Jatoi gang and other robbers have been set on fire and destroyed.

He said that the arrested robbers are involved in police encounters, murder, attempted murder, robberies, looting and other serious incidents.

Mirani was wanted and involved in more than 18 serious cases of murder, attempted murder, robberies, robbery and other serious cases. The deceased robber Kamalani, Saad Khanani Jatoi was involved in kidnappings and robberies along with the gang.

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SC appoints Hamid and Malik to assist the Court on benches jurisdictions

Islamabad: The Supreme Court has appointed senior advocates Hamid Khan and Munir A Malik as amicus curiae to assist the Court on questions relating to the jurisdictions of regular benches and withdrawal of cases through the Practice and Procedure Committee despite a judicial order to fix a case before a particular bench.

A complex situation arose during hearing of certain cases regarding tax matters and the jurisdiction of regular benches of the Supreme Court. A three-member bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah was conducting the proceedings on Thursday January 16. Justice Aqeel Abbasi was included in the bench as replacement for Justice Irfan Saadat for hearing the matter. The Court observed that Justice Aqeel Abbasi was part of the high court bench that heard the same matter so the plea should be placed before the same bench and be fixed for Monday January 20. The Court was disappointed to note that the case was not fixed according to the judicial order and was sent to the Constitutional Bench for hearing on January 27.

The Court summoned the Registrar SCP to explain the situation but he was not available due to health issue. Additional Registrar SCP appeared before the Court and informed that the case was sent to the Constitutional Bench by the Practice and Procedure Committee.

The Court expressed displeasure over the development and issued contempt of court notice to the Registrar for not complying with the Court clear directives.

In today's (Tuesday) hearing, the Additional Registrar informed the Court that the Procedure Committee has sent the case to the Constitutional Bench. After the 21 Amendment, the Committee decides what case should be fixed before the Constitutional Bench and what before the regular bench?

Justice Mansoor, however, said that the Committee cannot supersede a judicial order. When a case comes before a bench, even mistakenly, the rest is up to the bench and an administrative committee cannot withdraw it.

The Additional Registrar argued before the Court that the Committee fixes cases before benches and can withdraw them too.

Justice Mansoor remarked that it will be decided by the Court that either the Committee can withdraw a case or not? We desired to hear from the Registrar Judicial and you are the administrative one (apparently not relevant).

Barrister Salahuddin opined that the Committee or the Research Cell of the SCP can only put a note for fixing a case before a certain bench, but the final decision is made by the Court. It is a routine matter in Sindh High Court where regular and constitutional benches send case to each other almost on daily basis.

The Court adjourned the proceedings for tomorrow and appointed senior advocates SCP Hamid Khan and Munir A Malik to assist the Court on questions regarding the Jurisdictions of the regular benches. The Court also summoned the Attorney General for Pakistan to appear before the Court.

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Jinnah House attack: ATC extends interim bail of PTI leader

Lahore: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Nadeem Abbas Bara until February 8 in the Jinnah House attack case.

The court also disposed of the pre-arrest bail petition of accused Abdul Haseeb as withdrawn.

ATC Judge Manzar Ali Gill heard the pre-arrest interim bail applications of the PTI leader and others, who appeared before the court following the expiry of their interim bail. During the proceedings, the investigation officer informed the court that Abdul Haseeb's arrest was not required in the case.

In response, the counsel for Abdul Haseeb requested permission to withdraw his client's bail application, which the court accepted. Subsequently, the court disposed of Abdul Haseeb's bail application as withdrawn and extended the interim bail of Nadeem Abbas Bara, Tayyab Majeed, Ameer Gull, Rana Talal, Farhanur Rehman, and others.

Meanwhile, the court also extended the interim bail of Muhammad Ashraf in four cases, including the Jinnah House attack case, until February 11, directing him to join the investigation.

The Sarwar Road police had registered a case against PTI leaders and workers on charges of attacking Jinnah House, also known as the residence of the Corps Commander Lahore, during the May 9 riots.

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Law enforcement faces 450 mln losses in violent PTI protests

Islamabad: Violent protests orchestrated by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have caused over Rs 450 million in financial losses to law enforcement agencies, along with significant human casualties, according to data compiled by the Islamabad Police regarding major protests on three different occasions.

According to a report compiled by the office of the Inspector General (IG) police, on Tuesday, three major protest events-on May 9, 2023, October 4, 2024, and November 26, 2024-resulted in extensive destruction to police infrastructure, vehicles, and public property, severely impacting their operational capabilities.

The report revealed that the May 9, 2023 protests left 82 police officers injured, with serious injuries among them. Damage to police buildings amounted to 30 million rupees, while 12 police vehicles were destroyed, causing a loss of 4.5 million rupees. A major blow came with the destruction of 367 Safe City surveillance cameras, incurring a replacement cost of 251.37 million rupees.

Similarly, the protests on October 4, 2024, resulted in the martyrdom of one police officer and injuries to 42 others. Damage to 13 police vehicles added 2.7 million rupees to the losses. Additionally, 221 Safe City cameras were destroyed, costing 63.64 million rupees.

The November 26, 2024 protests were the most violent, leading to the martyrdom of four Rangers personnel and injuries to 103 police officers, including 27 with firearm wounds. Destruction of 246 Safe City cameras caused a financial loss of 87.03 million rupees, while damage to 43 police vehicles resulted in an estimated loss of 10.7 million rupees.

In total, the violent protests have resulted in the martyrdom of five law enforcement personnel and injuries to 227 police officers. The destruction of 834 Safe City cameras alone has accounted for over 402 million rupees in damages, undermining public safety and surveillance measures in the capital.

Officials condemned the targeting of police assets and vowed to take strict action against those responsible for orchestrating the violence. Islamabad Police emphasized that these repeated attacks not only disrupt law enforcement operations but also erode public trust in state institutions.

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Law enforcement faces 450 mln losses in violent PTI protests

Islamabad: Violent protests orchestrated by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have caused over Rs 450 million in financial losses to law enforcement agencies, along with significant human casualties, according to data compiled by the Islamabad Police regarding major protests on three different occasions.

According to a report compiled by the office of the Inspector General (IG) police, on Tuesday, three major protest events-on May 9, 2023, October 4, 2024, and November 26, 2024-resulted in extensive destruction to police infrastructure, vehicles, and public property, severely impacting their operational capabilities.

The report revealed that the May 9, 2023 protests left 82 police officers injured, with serious injuries among them. Damage to police buildings amounted to 30 million rupees, while 12 police vehicles were destroyed, causing a loss of 4.5 million rupees. A major blow came with the destruction of 367 Safe City surveillance cameras, incurring a replacement cost of 251.37 million rupees.

Similarly, the protests on October 4, 2024, resulted in the martyrdom of one police officer and injuries to 42 others. Damage to 13 police vehicles added 2.7 million rupees to the losses. Additionally, 221 Safe City cameras were destroyed, costing 63.64 million rupees.

The November 26, 2024 protests were the most violent, leading to the martyrdom of four Rangers personnel and injuries to 103 police officers, including 27 with firearm wounds. Destruction of 246 Safe City cameras caused a financial loss of 87.03 million rupees, while damage to 43 police vehicles resulted in an estimated loss of 10.7 million rupees.

In total, the violent protests have resulted in the martyrdom of five law enforcement personnel and injuries to 227 police officers. The destruction of 834 Safe City cameras alone has accounted for over 402 million rupees in damages, undermining public safety and surveillance measures in the capital.

Officials condemned the targeting of police assets and vowed to take strict action against those responsible for orchestrating the violence. Islamabad Police emphasized that these repeated attacks not only disrupt law enforcement operations but also erode public trust in state institutions.

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Law enforcement faces 450 mln losses in violent PTI protests

Islamabad: Violent protests orchestrated by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have caused over Rs 450 million in financial losses to law enforcement agencies, along with significant human casualties, according to data compiled by the Islamabad Police regarding major protests on three different occasions.

According to a report compiled by the office of the Inspector General (IG) police, on Tuesday, three major protest events-on May 9, 2023, October 4, 2024, and November 26, 2024-resulted in extensive destruction to police infrastructure, vehicles, and public property, severely impacting their operational capabilities.

The report revealed that the May 9, 2023 protests left 82 police officers injured, with serious injuries among them. Damage to police buildings amounted to 30 million rupees, while 12 police vehicles were destroyed, causing a loss of 4.5 million rupees. A major blow came with the destruction of 367 Safe City surveillance cameras, incurring a replacement cost of 251.37 million rupees.

Similarly, the protests on October 4, 2024, resulted in the martyrdom of one police officer and injuries to 42 others. Damage to 13 police vehicles added 2.7 million rupees to the losses. Additionally, 221 Safe City cameras were destroyed, costing 63.64 million rupees.

The November 26, 2024 protests were the most violent, leading to the martyrdom of four Rangers personnel and injuries to 103 police officers, including 27 with firearm wounds. Destruction of 246 Safe City cameras caused a financial loss of 87.03 million rupees, while damage to 43 police vehicles resulted in an estimated loss of 10.7 million rupees.

In total, the violent protests have resulted in the martyrdom of five law enforcement personnel and injuries to 227 police officers. The destruction of 834 Safe City cameras alone has accounted for over 402 million rupees in damages, undermining public safety and surveillance measures in the capital.

Officials condemned the targeting of police assets and vowed to take strict action against those responsible for orchestrating the violence. Islamabad Police emphasized that these repeated attacks not only disrupt law enforcement operations but also erode public trust in state institutions.