Sindh suspends three officers over Sheema Kermani, activists’ detention

The Sindh government on Wednesday suspended three police officials over the detention and alleged mistreatment of Sheema Kermani along with other women’s rights activists. The activists had gathered outside the Karachi Press Club on Tuesday for a planned press conference to call for a no-objection certificate (NOC) for their upcoming annual march in the port city. They were released by the Police after brief detention, which caused an uproar. DSP Saddar Nasir Afridi, SHO Hina Mughal and Artillery Maidan SHO Nadeem Haider have been suspended for the alleged misconduct and mistreatment of veteran women’s rights activists. In an official statement, Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hasan Lanjar confirmed that an inquiry has been launched into the incident. He emphasised that misuse of authority would not be tolerated and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguarding the dignity and rights of women.