ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi has advised law-enforcement agencies not to arrest people for minor violations by congregating them on the road during partial lockdowns.
In a statement on the social media site, the president appreciated the judiciary for taking the initiative to release prisoners on minor offences. He also praised the doctors in the battle against the pandemic.
The president also urged law-enforcement and security agencies to also observe social distancing among themselves. He also called on volunteers to join social, political and religious groups to serve in the campaign.
“As we observe social distancing, I request more carefulness of police, rangers & armed forces personnel in implementing the same in their group movement on the street. The same goes for all volunteers as they join any social, political, or religious group to serve in any campaign,” said the president.
“Please don’t arrest people for minor violations of restrictions or congregate them on the road. In fact, I appreciate that the judiciary has taken an initiative to release minor offense prisoners. Our heroes in this battle are the doctors too, be brave, but take all precautions.”
Please don’t arrest people for minor violations of restrictions or congregate them on the road. In fact I appreciate that the judiciary has taken an initiative to release minor offence prisoners. Our heroes in this battle are the doctors too, be brave, but take all precautions.
— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) March 24, 2020
In wake of precautionary measures of coronavirus pandemic, Dr. Arif Alvi earlier last week shared advice for Friday prayers after he skipped congregational prayers and prayed at home.
President Alvi took and shared hadith of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) and said, “Sick should not be mixed with healthy.” He urged people to follow government orders and pray at home particularly if they are a senior citizen or have mild symptoms of fever, cough or cold.
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