Inspector General of Police (IG) Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon has called for increased security measures for Chinese nationals working on various projects in Pakistan, including the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and other government sponsored and private ventures.
During a meeting held via video link at the Central Police Office in Karachi, IG Sindh reviewed the security arrangements for Chinese residents and expats related to CPEC and non-CPEC projects. He also issued necessary instructions to ensure their safety.
According to the briefing given by the DIG Special Protection Unit (SPU) CPEC, the security of Chinese nationals has been augmented with CCTV cameras and watchtowers installed at their living and working places.
Memon emphasised the need to deploy three-tier security for the Chinese people. He further instructed all duties assigned by DIG for SPU (CPEC) and DIG Special Branch Sindh to be feasible, including surprise visits to Chinese locations associated with CPEC and non-CPEC projects to check the security measures.
The meeting was attended by Additional IGs CTD, Karachi, Special Branch, Operations, DIGs IT, Headquarters Sindh, SPU CPEC, RRF, and other police officers. Meanwhile, police officers of Hyderabad, SBA, Mirpur Khas, DIGs of Sukkur and Larkana along with respective SSPs participated through video link.
Chinese nationals have been attacked by terrorists in the past.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 3rd, 2023.
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