Rule of law must prevail
The anarchy at Gabtoli, where road transport workers kidnapped a magistrate and compelled him to release those punishable under law, was totally unacceptable. It has now become a matter of utmost importance that the government gives a signal that it is still able to maintain the law and order in the country. By taking action against the guilty the shipping minister will be able to show that he respects the rule of law. This will show that no errant bus driver or any transport worker can do whatever they want. This will win the honourable minister much respect and bring the necessary discipline in the road transport sector.
The Gabtoli incident took place because those who are responsible for maintaining law and order, are more interested in politics.
It is high time that the government took steps to bring the rule of law back in our society. Our Shipping Minister together with our Home Minister can do this great service to the nation by giving exemplary punishment to the culprits of Gabtoli incident.
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