The Chief Minister of Sindh has taken notice of the tragic incident where a private company’s guard fatally shot a sanitation worker, ordering immediate action. According to the CM’s spokesperson, the Chief Minister has directed that the suspect be arrested immediately and a report be presented.
The Chief Minister also called for action against private companies that arm newly recruited, untrained guards. He emphasized the need for mental health evaluations during the recruitment process to prevent such incidents.
He stated, “Such a person should not be given a weapon if they are newly recruited as a guard.” The Chief Minister stressed the importance of checking the criminal records of guards before their deployment. “This kind of incident is extremely painful and intolerable,” said the Chief Minister, adding that stringent measures will be taken to prevent future occurrences.
