Sindh Minister for Local Government Syed Owais Muzaffar on Wednesday taking notice of alleged missing and theft of animals from Karachi Zoo has directed the CID to investigate into the matter. According to a statement, the Sindh LG Minister has taken strict notice of the alleged theft of animals from the Karachi Zoo.
It said that a team of CID to be headed by Incharge of Anti-Terrorism Cell of CID SP Chaudhry Aslam, will probe the matter and submit a report to the Sindh LG Minister within a week. The Minister has directed that the culprits involved in the matter be arrested and strict action be taken against them. He said that the animals are precious asset of the Karachi Zoo and their protection is responsibility of the government.
He said that the Karachi Zoo will be equipped with modern facilities and more animals will be brought to it. He has also directed the Administrator KMC to take immediate measures for cleaning of the Karachi Zoo to provide healthy amusement to the visitors.