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Summary CJP has asked the law enforcement agencies to eliminate no go areas in Karachi.
Chief Justice of Pakistan chaired high level meeting at the Supreme Court Branch Registry in Karachi, held in connection with the performance of anti-terrorism courts in the province and the role of prosecution and investigation agencies in quick disposal of the cases.Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry took strong notice of release of dangerous criminal at the hands of police who were arrested by Rangers.The IGP reported that the allegation of showing leniency and favour to an accused namely Muhammad Salim alias Choto, disciplinary proceedings had been initiated by the government against SP Umar Khitab.The chief justice said that there must not be any “no go area” in Karachi, adding that if any such area was found, the police and Rangers shall take strong and decisive action to eliminate it.The meeting was informed that there were 31,124 anti-terrorism cases pending before the 11 anti-terrorism courts in the province. With the increase in number of judges the pending cases will be disposed off quickly.
