Security tightened across Sindh on Eid

KARACHI:

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh Javed Alam Odho has directed that security arrangements across the province be further tightened on the occasion of Eidul Azha.

Chairing a high-level meeting at the Central Police Office Karachi regarding security and law and order, the IGP also instructed authorities to intensify combing operations against street crime and criminal elements.

According to a spokesperson, the meeting was attended by Additional IGs Karachi and CTD, DIGs of Sindh Highway and Patrol, Special Branch, Traffic Karachi, CIA, Rapid Response Force (RRF), Safe City Authority, as well as other senior police officers. Representatives of Rangers, district SSPs and various units also joined the meeting via video link.

During the briefing, senior officers informed the meeting about the overall security situation, potential threats and operational challenges during Eidul Azha across the province.

The IGP stressed that in view of the prevailing security situation in the country, Eid security measures must be further strengthened. He directed all units to ensure effective intelligence sharing and threat assessment coordination.

He further ordered acceleration of intelligence-based operations and effective combing operations in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies to curb street crime.

A zero-tolerance policy against criminal elements must be strictly implemented, he added.

IGP Sindh also instructed enhanced patrolling, snap checking and establishment of checkpoints across all districts, while strengthening security at entry and exit points, border areas and highways.

He emphasised that all officers must ensure field presence to protect lives and property of citizens and maintain law and order. He also called for coordinated community-level arrangements in view of possible heatwave conditions.