No tolerance for taking law in one's own hands: Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif

Amid the rising dissent in Pakistanoccupied Jammu and Kashmir PoJK and the situation getting grim with every passing day Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that he is deeply concerned about it and added that there is also no tolerance for taking the law in ones own hands and damaging government propertiesDeeply concerned about the situation in AJK Unfortunately in situations of chaos and dissent there are always some who rush in to score political points Shehbaz Sharif wrote in a post on XDeeply concerned about the situation in AJK Unfortunately in situations of chaos and dissent there are always some who rush in to score political points While debate discussion and peaceful protests are the beauties of democracy there should be absolutely no tolerance forhellipmdash Shehbaz Sharif CMShehbaz May 12 2024He noted that he has directed all Pakistan Muslim LeagueNawaz PMLN office bearers in AJK to talk to the leaders of the action committeeWhile debate discussion and peaceful protests are the beauties of democracy there should be absolutely no tolerance for taking the law in ones own hands and damaging government properties the Pakistan PM saidI have spoken to PM AJK and also directed all PMLN office bearers in AJK to talk to the leaders of the action committee and I urge all parties to resort to a peaceful course of action for resolution of their demands Despite the best efforts of detractors the matter will hopefully be settled soon he addedMeanwhile the Awami Action Committee in Pakistanoccupied Jammu Kashmir PoJK has vowed to continue protests amid a police crackdown on peaceful demonstrators in MuzaffarabadProtests against inflation turned violent on Friday as police cracked down on demonstrators in the capital Muzaffarabad The city was brought to a standstill as a wheeljam and shutterdown strike paralyzed normal activitiesShaukat Nawaz Mir a prominent figure in the movement narrowly avoided arrest and emerged as a leading voice addressing gatherings across the town and emphasizing the determination to continue their struggleThe Awami Action Committee called for the protest demanding taxfree electricity from the Mangla Dam and subsidies on wheat flour The strike was catalyzed by overnight police raids resulting in the arrests of numerous leaders and activists Clashes ensued between law enforcement and protesters in Muzaffarabad Dadyal Mirpur and other parts of PoJKReports indicate that Pakistans security forces employed excessive force against peaceful demonstrators Tear gas and bullets were reportedly used against unarmed civilians exercising their right to protestThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever