Jaywalker and the cops

 Published in Dawn on June 19, 1996

I was sorry to read about Jaywalker being injured in an accident involving a stolen yellow cab "belonging" to a CIA cop (Dawn Magazine, January 5).

Here is something to ponder over for our industrious DIG, who has been appealing to the public to bring to his attention any wrongdoings by policemen. He should immediately order an investigation into the affair. The concerned cop should be asked how the stolen yellow cab came into his possession, and whether he or his cronies have more stolen yellow cabs in their use. If the enquiry also reveals that quite a few policemen are the owners of mini-buses, the public should be informed how such things are possible, considering the kind of salaries the cops are paid.

Shakir Lakhani

Karachi