Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar Orders Effective Measures to Curb Street Crime and Robberies
By Qurban Ali Khushik
KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar has directed police officials to take effective measures to control street crime, robberies and snatching incidents, emphasizing that the protection of citizens’ lives and property remains the government’s top priority.
Chairing an important meeting on law and order, the provincial home minister reviewed police measures to prevent criminal activities and maintain peace across Karachi.
Lanjar directed police officials to accelerate operations against criminal elements and adopt a coordinated strategy to prevent street crime and robbery incidents. He also instructed officers to strengthen police patrolling and surveillance in sensitive areas, with special attention to crime-prone hotspots.
The home minister emphasized that police officers should conduct late-night patrols in their respective areas and intensify action against criminals based on intelligence information.
He further directed officials to ensure effective monitoring of police measures across all zones and districts, stressing the need for improved coordination among police officers and a comprehensive approach to crime prevention.
Lanjar said the results of measures taken to combat crime should be reviewed regularly and accountability must be ensured for personnel found negligent in performing their duties.
He stressed that all available resources should be utilized to maintain law and order and ensure the safety and security of citizens.
The meeting was attended by the Additional Inspector General of Karachi Azad Khan, Deputy Inspectors General of the East Dr Farrukh Lanjar DID West Irfan Baloch and DIG South Asad Raza zones, and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) for Keamari, West and Malir.
The participants reviewed ongoing police efforts and discussed measures to strengthen crime prevention and improve the overall law and order situation.
