PML-N’s counter-inqilab fails to match tsunami - dawn

Re: PML-N’s counter-inqilab fails to match tsunami - dawn

Lets step back a bit, Lahore police tried to remove barriers leading to the house of TUQ which were illegally erected. TUQ supporters refused to let police remove the barriers. Police were pelted with stones 20 policemen were injured. Police were forced to retreat when gunshots were fired by TUQ supporters. Police had to return 4 times (each time with more protection) to subdue the crowd. They used baton charge and firing tear gas to disperse the crowd but to no avail, and then started shooting in which 8 people died.

True if anyone used excessive force then they should be tried but it is for the courts to decide what is “excess” force in the prevailing circumstances. It is the duty of government to maintain law and order.

Police do a hard job in Pakistan for little pay and put their lives in danger each day to protect the public and deserve our appreciation and support.