Key Takeaways
- IGP Islamabad assured payment of rent for seized containers.
- Containers used for maintaining law and order will be returned.
- Decision follows concerns raised by transporters over vehicle seizures.
Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) Captain (Retd) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry has assured the All Pakistan Goods Transport Owners Association that owners will be compensated for the rent of containers used to maintain law and order.
The containers, which carried medicines, food items, and other perishable goods, will be returned to their rightful owners immediately, according to the IGP’s statement.
The decision comes after transporters raised concerns over the seizure of commercial vehicles in Islamabad and other areas, leading to significant financial losses.
The Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance, along with officials from the Deputy Inspector General Headquarters, attended the meeting to discuss the issue.
Earlier reports indicated that vehicle seizures have caused losses ranging from Rs. 50-80 crore, with an advocate for the transporters’ union warning that damage to cargo and canceled shipments could push losses into billions of rupees.
The IGP’s assurance is aimed at addressing the concerns of the transporters and ensuring that they are not financially burdened by the actions taken by the police.
The move is seen as a positive step towards resolving the ongoing dispute between the transporters and the police, and restoring confidence in the transport sector.
Transporters hope that this decision will help mitigate the financial impact of the vehicle seizures and ensure a smoother operation of their businesses.
