SC Seeks Recommendations From Punjab Govt To Curb Child Abduction
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published January 09, 2017 | 10:10 PM
LAHORE, Jan 9 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 09th Jan, 2017 ) : The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday sought recommendations from the Punjab government, civil society and others to curb the menace of child abduction.
The bench comprising Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar and Justice Umar Ata Bandial passed the directions while hearing a suo motu against increasing incidents of child abduction in Punjab. The bench heard the matter at Supreme Court Lahore Registry.
During the hearing, a report was submitted on behalf of the Child Protection Bureau wherein recommendations were forwarded to check kidnapping incidents. The bench was also briefed about the facilities being provided to children at the bureau through the report.
The bench appreciated the report and made the report part of the record. At this stage, the bench observed that the fear was prevalent in society. The apex court took suo motu notice of the issue and observed all measures would be adopted to take it to its logical end.
Asma Jehnagir submitted that it had been proved that the element of vital body organs' sale behind the incidents was not true. She said that gangs were involved in the kidnapping and sale of children and it was mandatory to bust them.
The bench observed that there were reports that some parents also sold their children. The bench added that such incidents were taking place in less developed areas due to poverty. education and awareness were required to end this attitude, it added.
The bench, adjourning further hearing, sought recommendations. Meanwhile, the bench also ordered police authorities concerned to complete investigations in five child kidnapping cases and try to recover the children in one month. The Supreme Court took suo motu notice after the media reported that 600 children were kidnapped from Punjab in July, 2016. APP/syh/rsd/ati
Related Topics
Recent Stories
SC orders end of encroachments in Karachi
Nazish Jahangir denies viral screenshots, calls them fake
Govt likely to hike electricity price once again
Bismah Maroof announces immediate retirement from international cricket
Malala expresses unwavering support for Gaza people
Selection committee dissolved over Pakistan women cricket team's poor performanc ..
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz in police uniform at Chung police center
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 25 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 25 April 2024
Mired in crisis, Boeing reports another loss
Session Awarding Ceremony 2024 held at Cadet College Muzaffarabad
Austrian ski great Hirscher to make comeback under Dutch flag
More Stories From Pakistan
-
Colorful event inaugurated at KUST
2 minutes ago -
Balochistan suitable region for int’l investment, govt to provide all facilities under one-window ..
2 minutes ago -
Lahore Police adopt foolproof security for Pakistan-New Zealand T20 cricket series
2 minutes ago -
DIG IT appointed as Commandant SSU, CPEC
2 minutes ago -
Partly cloudy weather forecast for city
2 minutes ago -
Meta delegation calls on Shaza Fatima
2 minutes ago
-
SMC officers from NIM receive briefing on BISP operations
12 minutes ago -
DG kicks off tree plantation drive in ICT
12 minutes ago -
Wafaqi Mohtasib team directs ETO to provide one-window facility, launch awareness campaign
12 minutes ago -
PML-N MPA visits PBM district office, gets briefing on projects
12 minutes ago -
DIGP discusses prevailing law & order situation
12 minutes ago -
CM addresses passing-out ceremony of lady constables in Lahore
12 minutes ago