ISLAMABAD: Interior Ministry has issued the notification for the extension in the special powers of Rangers in Karachi as per which Rangers would has the powers to take action against terrorists and criminal elements , arrest political leaders and keeping suspicious persons in custody for 90 days.
As per media reports,notification issued in the light of the recommendations of the Sindh government extended the Rangers powers from February 4. Rangers would enjoy all the previous powers including conducting raid at any place.
The powers are extended for another three months under by-section 3 of Section 4 of Ant-Terrorism Act. The Interior Ministry had approved the summary yesterday and issued the formal notification today.
Previously the Rangers powers were extended for two months from December 6, 2015.
Interior ministry issued notification of extension in Rangers powers
