The brutal murder of Khalida Chandio in Batto Chandio village near Tando Masti Khan has sparked a high-level response, on which the Deputy Commissioner Khairpur convened an emergency meeting today and police made significant arrests, including a key suspect who was allegedly part of the Jirga that pronounced the murder verdict.
This important meeting was presided over by Deputy Commissioner Altaf Ahmed Chachar and attended by several high officials. These included Additional Deputy Commissioner II Abdul Hakeem Dharejo, District Health Officer Dr. Kaleemullah Sheikh, Sindh Human Rights Commission member Khadim Hussain Dhoth, Deputy Director Social Welfare Zulfiqar Ali Sheikh, Assistant Director Social Welfare Mudassir Rahujo, DSP City Sindh Police Khairpur Asadullah, Child Protection Officer Qamaruddin Chhana, Human Rights Commission member Deepa Kumari, DSP Central Jail Waheed Ali Jaskani, and Assistant Director Women Development Danyal Kakepota, among other relevant officers.
Addressing the attendees, Deputy Commissioner Chachar termed the recent murder “heart-wrenching, regrettable, and highly condemnable,” emphasizing that no amount of condemnation would be enough. He reiterated the Sindh government’s commitment to the protection of women, stressing that any negligence or complacency in this matter would not be tolerated.
To ensure a complete and impartial investigation, the Deputy Commissioner announced the formation of a special committee. This committee will include representatives from the departments of Revenue, Police, Health, Women Development, Human Rights, and Social Welfare. Its mandate is to visit the incident site, collect statements from witnesses and local residents, and submit a comprehensive report to the Deputy Commissioner’s office.
Relevant departments were instructed to provide comprehensive legal, medical, and social assistance to the bereaved family. Furthermore, the Deputy Commissioner called for the development of an effective strategy across the district to prevent violence against women, emphasizing better cooperation among law enforcement agencies and other agencies to pursue the case.
Mr. Chachar emphasized that such incidents are deeply disturbing for society, requiring collective action for their eradication. He clearly stated that justice would be served regardless of the circumstances, stressing that no individual, however influential, would be exempt from the rule of law.
The meeting concluded with instructions to all departments to perform their duties diligently and to provide progress reports within the stipulated time to facilitate legal action against those responsible.
Simultaneously, law enforcement agencies confirmed the arrest of Naban Chandio, identified as the individual who allegedly presided over the Jirga and pronounced the murder verdict. So far, police operations have resulted in the arrest of over 20 individuals, including key suspects, facilitators, and those involved in the Jirga.