Sindh Rangers tasks special unit to probe MQM allegations

KARACHI: Taking the allegations levelled by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement into account, the Sindh Rangers has tasked a special unit to probe the party's claims that personnel from the paramilitary force were involved in the “extrajudicial killing” of four MQM workers, DawnNews reported. A spokesman for the Sindh Rangers said in a statement that the unit would investigate the claims of the party and legal action would be taken against those found responsible of using the force's uniforms for the purpose. The statement added that the Rangers have in the past arrested groups who used the force's uniforms to extort money out of the families of arrested men. It said that the Rangers operated within the legal perimeters prescribed for them, adding that if citizens are witness to any incidents of kidnapping, they should call at 1101 to report these. MQM to stage demonstrations if killers not arrested On Friday, the MQM accused Rangers of being involved in the “extrajudicial killing” of four party workers and warned of staging demonstrations on highways in Sindh if the killers were not arrested within 72 hours. Addressing a press conference, MQM leader Dr Farooq Sattar appealed to Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif to direct Corps Commander Karachi Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani to hold an inquiry into the killings. He also called upon the prime minister to appoint a judicial commission to investigate the incident and ensure recovery of “missing workers” of the MQM in 72 hours. Dr Sattar said that MQM was a responsible party which did not unnecessarily blame any individual or institution. He said the party believed that some Rangers personnel were involved in illegal arrests, torture and extrajudicial killings.