Citizens feel unsafe due to surge in crimes: CM

Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister, Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar held a meeting with the Inspector General of Sindh Police, Riffat Mukhtar, to address the surge in kidnapping cases in the Kutcha area and escalating street crimes in the city.

Addressing the meeting held at the CM House on Saturday, the chief minister emphasised the need for immediate measures to curb the criminal activities.

He sternly warned that the respective police stations would be held accountable for any incidents occurring within their jurisdiction.

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He highlighted the loss of confidence among citizens who feel unsafe on the roads and in open areas.

He reiterated his directives for enhanced police patrolling, emphasising that previous instructions in this regard had not been implemented effectively.

In response to the concerns expressed by the chief minister, IG Mukhtar assured that orders for increased police patrolling would be implemented, citing the proper equipping of police stations and mobile units with wireless system, along with ongoing efforts to upgrade facilities. The CM specifically addressed the resurgence of kidnapping for ransom cases in the Kutcha area of Larkana and Sukkur divisions.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 31^st, 2023