Commissioner emphasizes fully implementing code of conduct during LG polls.

HYDERABAD -- Divisional Commissioner Nadeem Rehman Memon on Wednesday said that in order to maintain law and order during the local body elections, it was necessary to ensure full implementation of the code of conduct.

Presiding over a meeting of representatives of political parties at Darbar Hall, Badin regarding the code of conduct for the local body elections to be held on July 24, he said that the cooperation of all the political parties and independent candidates was needed to ensure its effective implementation.

The Commissioner said that the law and order situation would be maintained in the district for transparent and impartial elections, for which the police and the rangers would perform their duties at the polling stations.

He warned of strict and indiscriminate action against any candidate caught violating the code of conduct.

Deputy Inspector General of Police Syed Pir Muhammad Shah said that there would be a complete ban on possession and display of weapons during the elections.

He asked the leaders of all political parties to fully...