Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hasan Lanjar today guaranteed a thorough investigation into a distressing incident concerning an elderly citizen in Sujawal, vowing that stringent, impartial action will be taken against any individuals found culpable.
Responding to a point of order from Opposition Leader Ali Khurshidi in the Sindh Assembly, the minister affirmed the provincial government”s unambiguous policy on public grievances and human rights, ensuring that accountability will be enforced under the law.
Addressing objections raised by the Opposition Leader about the e-challan system, Lanjar announced the establishment of a comprehensive committee tasked with resolving associated problems and enhancing the system. He confirmed that all relevant stakeholders will be consulted in the process of modernizing traffic management, which is being rolled out in phases in Hyderabad and other districts.
The bipartisan committee will be chaired by the Home Minister himself and will include MQM members Ali Khurshidi, Taha Ahmed, Iftikhar Alam, and Muhammad Shabbir Qureshi, alongside Asif Khan, Sadia Javed, and Farooq Awan from the Pakistan Peoples Party. The Home Secretary was directed to issue the official notification for the committee’s formation today.
The minister has scheduled the committee”s inaugural meeting for the upcoming Monday. The agenda will feature a detailed review of e-challans, citizen complaints, system transparency, and the methodology for determining fine amounts.
Lanjar clarified that the primary goal of the challan system is to foster traffic awareness rather than to escalate penalties. He added that should a revision of fine amounts be considered necessary, the government is prepared to introduce a legislative amendment, emphasizing that public convenience and justice are paramount priorities.
Expressing grave concern over the increasing number of traffic accidents, the Home Minister highlighted a recent tragedy that occurred today, resulting in the death of a child. He stressed that this incident underscores the urgent necessity for systemic improvements in traffic management.
He concluded that the rigorous enforcement of traffic regulations, coupled with transparency in the electronic challan process and improved performance by the traffic police, are crucial measures to prevent similar fatal incidents in the future.