Dr. Sardar Ghias Gul Khan, CPO Gujranwala, has a fundamental question to answer.
A young activist from Gujranwala is reportedly being held in solitary confinement. If this allegation is true, the public deserves to know: under what law, and under whose authority?
Police officers are entrusted with enforcing the law—not placing themselves above it. Their duty is to protect citizens, particularly the weak and vulnerable, and to ensure that every person in custody is treated according to the law.
So what happens when highly educated, professionally trained officers become instruments of political repression?
Does education mean anything if the law is ignored?
Does rank mean anything if fundamental rights are violated?
And who protects the citizen when those entrusted with protecting him become the source of his fear?
Dr. Sardar Ghias Gul Khan must answer these questions.
If the young activist is being held in solitary confinement, his legal status, the grounds for his detention, and the conditions of his custody must be made clear. If any law has been violated, those responsible must be held accountable.
The police are meant to serve the people—not intimidate them.
Law must prevail over power.