KARACHI: Sindh government spokesperson Murtaza Wahab has lauded the bravery and courage of the assistant sub-inspector (ASI) and his daughter for his contribution in arresting a man accused of raping a woman and her minor daughter in Kashmore.
“Without the bravery and courage of the ASI, it would not have been possible to arrest this animal,” Wahab said while addressing a press conference in Karachi.
In this regard, Murtaza Wahab informed that the provincial government would write to the Centre for giving the highest police award — the Quaid-i-Azam Police Medal – to ASI Mohammad Bux Buriro for the role he played in arresting the Kashmore rape suspect.
“The police official would also be given a gallantry award by the provincial government,” he added. Wahab also recognised the courage of the ASI’s daughter. “In recognition of her bravery, the Sindh government will speak to the Centre about giving her the highest civil award,” he remarked.
“Further, if she wishes to pursue higher education, the expenses will be borne by the Sindh government,” he said, adding that she will also be given a cash award of Rs1 million.
Referring to the case, the provincial spokesperson said that the accused had confessed to the crime and his statement had been recorded in front of a magistrate. “DNA reports will be received within the next 24 to 48 hours,” he informed.
Murtaza Wahab further said that the victims have been shifted to Civil Hospital, Larkana, under the directives issued by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. “If the minor victim is in need of further treatment, the Sindh government will have her shifted to a hospital in Karachi,” he added.
