{"id":125383,"date":"2026-05-06T20:19:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T15:19:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=125383"},"modified":"2026-05-06T20:19:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T15:19:07","slug":"sindh-police-suspends-three-officials-for-alleged-mistreatment-of-aurat-march-activists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2026\/125383\/","title":{"rendered":"Sindh police suspends three officials for alleged mistreatment of Aurat March activists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>KARACHI(National Times)- The Sindh police on Wednesday suspended three police officials for alleged mistreatment of Aurat March activists, including Sheema Kermani.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Tuesday, the activists were&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1997753\">detained<\/a>&nbsp;after they gathered at Karachi Press Club (KPC) for a press conference to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dawn.com\/news\/1997240\"><u>demand<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;a no-objection certificate (NOC) for their upcoming annual march in Karachi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the police released all activists after briefly detaining them on the orders of Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn connection with the arrest and alleged mistreatment of Sheema Kermani and women human rights activists, Karachi Additional Inspector General (AIG) Azad Khan has issued orders to suspend Saddar Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Nasir Afridi, Women Station House Officer (SHO) Hina Mughal, and Artillery Maidan Police Station SHO Nadeem,\u201d according to an official press release by Karachi Police spokesperson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOn the orders of the police chief, a transparent inquiry will be conducted and action will be taken against those responsible in accordance with the law,\u201d the release added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The police chief also directed that such incidents must be avoided by ensuring professional conduct and full respect for the constitutional rights of citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, a statement issued by the spokesperson for Sindh home minister said, \u201cOn the instructions of the home minister, action has been taken in connection with the arrest and alleged mistreatment of Sheema Kermani and women human rights activists\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Sindh home minister has ordered an inquiry into the incident,\u201d the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLanjar said there is a zero-tolerance policy against misuse of authority,\u201d the spokesperson stated, adding that respect for women and protection of their rights would be ensured at all costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KARACHI(National Times)- The Sindh police on Wednesday suspended three police officials for alleged mistreatment of Aurat March activists, including Sheema Kermani. On Tuesday, the activists were&nbsp;detained&nbsp;after they gathered at Karachi Press Club (KPC) for a press conference to&nbsp;demand&nbsp;a no-objection certificate (NOC) for their upcoming annual march in Karachi. 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