Balochistan governor stresses anti-crime measures

Balochistan Governor Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail on Friday expressed concern over increasing street crimes in various districts of the province, especially in Quetta city.

He said all of the province’s law enforcement agencies and district administrations should take practical steps to resolve public complaints related to law and order and rising incidents of crime.

He was talking to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Dogar, who called on him at the Governor’s House in Quetta.

The Governor further said no negligence would be tolerated in terms of the law and order situation and the protection of life and property throughout the province.

He added that there was an urgent need for effective communication between law enforcement agencies to maintain peace and order on a permanent basis and to protect the lives and property of the people of Balochistan.

He also urged police stations in the suburbs of Quetta city to keep a close watch on criminal elements and drug dealers to eliminate criminal activity and directed all Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) and Station House Officers (SHOs) to eradicate criminal elements, drug dealers, and their facilitators from their respective areas within a week.