The Sindh High Court has been extremely critical of how the Karachi police have dealt with the issue of missing persons. And have insisted that the situation could have been different if only the police were able to perform their responsibilities properly honestly.
Court Expression with Inept Police Reports
In the latest case on the application for the production of the missing persons. The judge, Justice Nematullah Phulpoto. Expressed her outrage about the reaction of the police. Justice Phulpoto remarked that even after 13 years with a Joint Investigation Team JIT that is actively sitting. All efforts have been futile. He, however, said that most of the participants would just come. And have some tea and leave without dealing with the pertinent issues.
Justice Phulpoto’s Dismissal of the Case
Justice Phulpoto expressed his fear to the clerk in charge of the file, who had been inactive for too long. He stated that older adults have been incapacitated for several decades, and their current conditions may worsen the situation. He added that the missing persons’ issue has remained unresolved for so long because the police acted improperly.
Unresolved Issues After Each JIT Meeting
The judge noted that due to the absence of tangible progress. The JIT meetings themselves were unable to determine those people responsible for the disappearances. Justice Phulpoto expressed particular displeasure with DSP Pakistan Bazaar, stating that if the DSP continued to perform at his current level and repeated this behavior, he would be better off in jail.
Subsequent Actions in Court
The Sindh High Court has determined that the chairperson of the JIT will attend the hearing during the next court session. The court has ordered the JIT to act swiftly. And effectively in order to enhance the likelihood of locating individuals such as Syed Arif. Abbas Shah and others who are currently missing. It is very clear to the JIT that the court wants results. And a pragmatic action plan has to be presented.
The Need for Federal Government Report
Additionally, the Sindh High Court has also directed that the federal government agencies provide. A report to the court regarding the weekly status of the missing persons within four weeks. This report is expected to outline the available assistance. And strategies to be used to counteract. And get to the bottom of the problem of people going missing. This further satisfaction of the court outlines clearly the need. And necessity of curbing the current problem and accountability on their investigations.
