'Quaid's traitors deserve death': Case lodged over controversial banners near SHC

KARACHI: Police have registered a case against unknown men over a banner calling for 'the death of the MQM founder's traitors' that was seen hanging on a fence outside the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday.

The law enforcers had earlier detained three suspects in connection with the banner, hours after it was seen. Police said the three suspects were riding in a white vehicle that was seen parked where the banner was hanging.

They were however released late on Monday night.

The controversial banner read "Jo Quaid-e-Tehreek ka ghaddar hay, wo mout ka haqdar hay (traitors of the movement's founder deserve death)". The banner was apparently signed by 'lovers' of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement founder.

It was however removed within hours after news flashed on local television channels.

But shortly afterwards, banners were also seen in the nearby Saddar commercial area. The banners in Saddar's Regal Chowk area carried slogans against Farooq Sattar and the MQM Pakistan Rabita Committee. It was unclear as to who was behind the banners.

Taking notice of it, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah ordered the IG Sindh and Rangers officials to take immediate action. Strict action should be taken against those trying to spread intolerance and hatred, he said.

The CM directed law enforcement agencies (LEAs) to probe the matter and identify the elements behind it.

The IG Sindh, speaking about the controversial banners, said the act was an attempt to sabotage peace in the province.