SHC seeks response from Wildlife Department in Kirthar National Park missing persons case

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued notices to the Inspector General of Police and other respondents while seeking a response from the Wildlife Department in a case related to missing persons connected to Kirthar National Park.

Court issues notices on missing persons plea

The high court took up a petition concerning missing persons linked to Kirthar National Park and directed the Wildlife Department to submit its response. Notices were also issued to the IG and other relevant parties in the matter.

The case before the Sindh High Court pertains to individuals who have reportedly gone missing in connection with Kirthar National Park, one of the largest national parks in South Asia located in Sindh province. The court has sought answers from the Wildlife Department and law enforcement authorities regarding the matter.

The SHC's decision to issue notices to multiple respondents, including the Inspector General of Police, indicates the seriousness with which the court is treating the petition. The Wildlife Department, which oversees the management and administration of Kirthar National Park, has been specifically directed to furnish its response to the court.

Kirthar National Park, spread across a vast area in Sindh's Jamshoro and Dadu districts, is home to diverse wildlife and has been a protected area for decades. The park falls under the jurisdiction of the Sindh Wildlife Department.

The court's notices signal the beginning of formal proceedings in the case, with the respondents now required to appear before the SHC and present their position on the missing persons plea. Further hearings in the matter are expected as the court awaits responses from the Wildlife Department, the IG, and other parties named in the petition.