IG Sindh rolls out strategies to combat crime across province

Orders to establish task forces against illegal businesses of Gutka, mawa and narcotics

KARACHI:

Inspector General of Sindh Police, Ghulam Nabi Memon, chaired his first high-level meeting after assuming the charge at the Central Police Office (CPO), issuing directives on various critical matters.

During the meeting, IG Sindh issued orders to establish task forces against businesses of Gutka, mawa and narcotics.

He said that failure to provide accurate reports will result in strict disciplinary actions against the respective SSPs and SHOs. Emphasising zero tolerance for misconduct within the police force, Memon underscored the importance of maintaining integrity.

Furthermore, IG Sindh mandated all SSPs to maintain office hours from 10am to 2pm, facilitating direct interaction with the public to address complaints promptly.

He stressed the need for an efficient and citizen-friendly FIR registration process, warning against delays that could result in departmental repercussions for area SHOs.

The SSPs were directed to refrain from issuing frivolous show cause notices to SHOs. Moreover, highlighting the significance of female officers' involvement, Memon advocated for their active participation in tackling crimes against women and children at various departmental levels.

He emphasised the deployment of skilled and educated officers as duty officers at police stations, granting them the authority to handle complaints and resolve issues effectively.

He also stressed on the transparency in fund utilisation for police station maintenance, vehicle fueling, and repairs.

Expressing concern over malfunctioning traffic signals, Nabi called for comprehensive recommendations to be submitted to the Sindh government for review.

He proposed the installation of cameras and the deployment of armed personnel at traffic signals to enhance law enforcement and curb street crime.

Additional IGs, DIGs, SSPs, and other senior officers across the province were also present in the meeting via video conference.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 26^th, 2024.