Pakistan, May 18 -- Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has taken serious notice after more than 100 houses were set ablaze in the Jacobabad district of Sindh following a violent incident triggered by a dispute over a free-will marriage between two individuals belonging to different communities.

He directed police to launch strict action against all those involved. He ordered the Larkana commissioner to provide urgent relief and assistance to the affected families

In a statement, the chief minister termed the burning of over 100 homes an "inhuman and intolerable act" and sought an immediate report from the commissioner and DIG Larkana Division.

The chief minister also instructed the DIG Larkana to ensure full protection for the vi...