RISING CRIME AND LAWLESSNESS IN MANDI BAHAUDDIN RAISES PUBLIC CONCERNS .

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In recent times, Mandi Bahauddin has been witnessing a disturbing surge in serious crimes and lawlessness, creating a sense of deprivation and insecurity among the local population. A particularly troubling incident surfaced recently when a video went viral showing the abuse of a poor individual by influential figures at Gojra police station M.B.Din. The footage has sparked widespread outrage, underscoring the growing issues surrounding human rights violations and lack of accountability in the area.

The Human Rights Protection Foundation has strongly condemned this incident, highlighting it as a critical issue that poses a question mark over the performance of the newly appointed District Police Officer (DPO) Mandi Bahauddin. The Foundation has also raised alarms with the Inspector General of Punjab Police, drawing attention to the increasing rate of serious crimes, with specific concerns about the deteriorating situation at Police Station Kuthiala Sheikhan.

In response, an Inquiry Officer (SSP IAB) Gujranwala has been appointed to look into the matter. Extensive documentary evidence has been provided by the Human Rights Protection Foundation in the interest of public welfare. This inquiry aims to scrutinize the causes behind rising lawlessness and suggest concrete measures to improve public safety in Mandi Bahauddin.

To further promote transparency, the District Police Officer has been approached by the Foundation to provide certified information on crime statistics under the Right to Information Act 2013. The Punjab Information Commission has also issued an order mandating that the requested information be shared with the Human Rights Protection Foundation, reinforcing the importance of public access to such data.

The Human Rights Protection Foundation has also reached out to the National Commission for Human Rights Pakistan – NCHR to address the perceived negligence by investigating officers. Notably, a case involving an attack on the residence of Mr. Kamran Hussain Makhdoom, Advocate the Foundation’s Director(L), is under scrutiny, and there is deep concern about the conduct of the officers involved.

For the residents of Mandi Bahauddin, the current law enforcement crisis reflects a failure in policing and judicial procedures. The daily incidents of violent crime have fostered a sense of abandonment, as locals feel unprotected and unheard. As serious crimes continue to proliferate, the Human Rights Protection Foundation has called upon the District Police Officer and other law enforcement agencies to take decisive action. Improved training and strict adherence to police rules are necessary to ensure accountability, transparency, and justice for all citizens.

The Foundation, committed to safeguarding human rights and promoting accountability, has taken steps to keep higher authorities informed. It hopes that these efforts will catalyze significant reforms and create a safer environment for the people of Mandi Bahauddin. This situation remains a pressing issue, and all eyes are on the response of both the local police leadership and higher provincial authorities to restore law and order in the district.

Chairman