Prevention of Aerial Firing  

The latest episode of Ranra (light) focused on the prevention of aerial firing, its negative impact and role of police in eradicating this issue.

In the current situation of aerial firing in different areas, 37 people sustained injuries when Pakistan won the final match of Champion’s Trophy against India, one child also died after sustaining injuries. Government’s ban on aerial firing on “Chand Raat”, civil society’s role in awareness campaigns and demonstrations in the aftermath of aerial firing were promoted. Moreover, the program highlighted the role of police and their strategies against the culprits of aerial firing on “Chand Raat”.

Mr. Tahir Dawar, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Peshawar, took part as a studio guest in the show.

Mr. Dawar said: “KP Police is instructed by the higher officials to strictly implement section 144 and punish people under section 188 and 337H (2). Under this section, there will be no bail out for the person involved in celebratory firing and he will have to spend six months in jail. I request the public that instead of aerial firing, support the poor families financially.”

A radio report was made part of the program. The report highlighted the impacts of celebratory firing and respondents also stressed that government must introduce strict punishment against aerial firing.

Five callers took part in the program. The callers stated that the parents must keep their children away from toy guns and elders of the community, also help the police in identifying the wrong doers.

About Sabawoon:

Sabawoon airs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). It is designed to highlight the local issues and promote the fundamental governance values, such as democracy, rule of law, women’s rights, and equal citizenry. The show airs Monday through Thursday every week under four themes on FM-101.5 Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan 711 KHZ from 3:20 PM to 4:00 PM. On Monday, Jarga Maraka covers current affairs and important regional issues with an input from government and other senior officials. On Tuesday, Da Simay Jaaj gives an overview of the top stories from KP and FATA regions. Jwandai Jazbey airs on Wednesday and deals with issues of relevance to, and significance for, youth, students and women. Socio-cultural affairs are discussed in Ranra on Thursday.