Sarfraz Bugti bans issuance of new arms licences after assuming charge as Caretaker Interior Minister

Caretaker Minister for Interior Senator Sarfraz Bugti imposed ban on the issuance of new arms licences as he formally assumed the charge of office Friday.

Secretary Interior Syed Ali Murtaza along with officials welcomed the 47th Interior Minister on his arrival at the ministry. He was given a guard of honour and then introduced to the senior officers of the ministry.

Bugti was given a detailed briefing about the ministry, its functioning and the attached departments.

Speaking on the occasion, the minister said the protection of the life and property of every citizen was the utmost responsibility of the State. The tragic Jaranwala incident was against the teachings of Islam and Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) and extremely shameful, he said, adding no one would be allowed to take the law in their hands.

He said every citizen’s free movement was protected under the law and Constitution and all stakeholders would have to work together to ensure that right.

The minister warned the officials that corruption would not be tolerated at any level.