Sindh High Court heard cases of seven missing persons, including a minor girl, whose families complained about the police’s failure to trace them. The court expressed concern over the inaction of investigation officers. It summoned reports from various state institutions and ordered police stations to register cases. The court also called for financial assistance for a missing person’s family.
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court on Thursday heard cases of seven missing persons including a minor girl, ARY News reported.
The family of a missing person in a plea to the court, presided over by Justice Naimatullah Phulpoto complained that the police was failed to trace the person even after many years.
Investigation officer of the case, told the court that missing citizen Raees, has been a mental patient. “If he is a mental patient, it is still responsibility of the state to trace him. The police could not get out of its responsibility with these arguments,” the bench remarked.
“Who will trace the girl disappeared from a bungalow? If the underage girl has married or it is some other matter, there are several aspects of the investigation,” Justice Phulpoto said.
The court consoling the families of the missing persons said that the efforts are being made to trace their dear ones.
The bench also ordered the Steel Town, Mochko and Super Market police stations to register cases of the missing persons.
The court also summoned report from the federal government and various state institutions over the matter by August 12.
The Sindh High Court on Wednesday hearing 10 missing citizens case expressed its resentment over inaction of investigation officers and others in search of the missing persons.
“It has not yet decided even after 12 years that the missing persons went by their own or someone has taken them by force,” Justice Naimatullah Phulpoto remarked.
The bench also called reports from all jails and detention centres in the country.
The court also summoned the head of the joint investigation team (JIT) over failure in tracing a missing citizen, disappeared for last 12 years from Ajmer Nagri of Karachi.
The bench directed for financial assistance of the family of a citizen missing from Mominabad locality of Karachi since year 2012.
In a recent landmark ruling, the Sindh High Court (SHC) has emphasized the grave responsibility of the state in tracing missing persons. This decision reaffirms the fundamental principle that the state should take proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens.
The issue of missing persons is a matter of deep concern, impacting the lives of individuals and their families. The SHC’s ruling serves as a powerful reminder that the state must uphold its duty to protect and safeguard its citizens, particularly those who have been reported as missing.
The Court’s judgment underscores the importance of effective law enforcement mechanisms and the need for robust systems to prevent and address cases of missing persons. It urges the authorities to act with urgency and diligence, utilizing all available resources to trace and locate individuals who have disappeared.
Furthermore, the ruling sheds light on the significance of accountability and transparency in addressing cases of missing persons. The state is accountable for its actions and must demonstrate unwavering commitment to resolving such cases in a just and equitable manner.
This ruling by the SHC resonates as a pivotal step towards ensuring that the state fulfills its crucial role in addressing the plight of missing persons. It is a call to action for government authorities and law enforcement agencies to prioritize the identification and search for missing individuals, providing solace to affected families and upholding the principles of justice and human rights.
As we contemplate the implications of the SHC’s ruling, it serves as a powerful catalyst for promoting greater awareness, accountability, and action in the pursuit of tracing missing persons and upholding their rights.
Source: ARY NEWS
The Sindh High Court addressed cases of missing persons, emphasizing the state’s responsibility to trace them, including a mental patient and an underage girl. The court ordered police stations to register cases and summoned reports from state institutions by August 12. Expressing resentment over inaction, the court called for reports from jails and detention centers, and summoned the head of the joint investigation team. Financial assistance was directed for a family, and the court sought to address the issue of missing citizens, some for over 12 years.
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