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ISLAMABAD: A Nationwide Meeting Standing Committee on Inside assembly grew heated on Monday as Committee Chairman Khurram Nawaz and Islamabad Inspector Common (IG) Nasir Rizvi clashed in a tense verbal trade, Geo Information reported.
Throughout his briefing, IG Rizvi highlighted safety challenges within the capital, reporting that 31 cops had been injured and one martyred in numerous incidents in October alone.
Over the previous 11 months, the Islamabad police have managed safety for 348 VVIP actions.
IG Rizvi additional shared crime information, revealing that from January to November 7, 2024, Islamabad recorded 2,773 road crimes, 3,897 theft and carjacking studies on the emergency helpline, and 1,593 theft instances.
He additionally highlighted town’s surveillance capabilities with 3,352 AI cameras and 568 fibre-optic cameras monitoring exercise.
The trade turned tense when Chairman Nawaz criticised the authorities’ leniency as he claimed that dacoits solely get two to 4 months in jail and added that the general public avoids testifying in opposition to criminals.
At one level, Nawaz, a lawmaker from the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), interrupted IG Rizvi, who responded by questioning whether or not he ought to chorus from answering questions.
The chairman then questioned the IG’s perceived perspective, asserting, “IG sahib, Islamabad police stations really feel unsafe even to enter.”
In response, IG Rizvi requested if this was an official commentary, which Nawaz affirmed. The trade escalated additional with committee member Syed Hamid Raza admonishing IG Rizvi’s tone.
PPP Standing Committee Member Abdul Qadir Patel stated that what number of accused have you ever been profitable in getting punished?
Chairman Nawaz even remarked that if the IG wasn’t in uniform, he would have been faraway from the assembly, as even ministers and secretaries don’t communicate in such a fashion.
IG Rizvi later clarified that he meant no disrespect, affirming his respect for the committee. The committee’s assembly was subsequently adjourned till Tuesday.