Pakistan introduces tagging system to monitor convicted sex offenders

The system will monitor convicts after release to improve public safety.

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Pakistan has launched a national tagging system to monitor convicted sex offenders, a move aimed at tackling the rising rates of sexual crimes, particularly child abuse, across the country.

In response to growing concerns over the safety of children, authorities have developed a special software system, designed by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), which links local prosecution offices nationwide, Express News reported.

The software will allow relevant authorities to track and monitor the movements of sex offenders following their release from prison.

“The system is designed to ensure that all details of convicted offenders are immediately accessible to the relevant authorities, allowing for greater oversight of their movements,” a senior official told local media.

“It will enhance public safety by maintaining a close watch on convicted individuals.”

The system’s centre will be based in Islamabad, with each province linked to it through their respective prosecution departments.

The initiative will work in close coordination with the Federal Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Law and Justice, and district prosecutors.

The National Police Bureau will oversee the operations of the tagging system.

Whenever a convicted sex offender is sentenced, their details will be entered into the system. Authorities will be able to track their movements once released, ensuring that their activities are closely monitored. This system aims to reduce the likelihood of repeat offences.

This initiative comes amid troubling reports, with statistics indicating that an average of 11 children are sexually abused every day in Pakistan.

The government hopes that this new approach will help curb the alarming rise in such incidents.

The tagging system is part of a broader effort to tackle the country’s growing concern over sexual crimes, especially against minors.

In recent years, Pakistan has faced criticism for its inadequate response to such crimes, with many calling for stricter laws and better enforcement.