Dolphin force proposed for Sindh to combat street crime

KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar paid a special visit to the Karachi Police Office on Monday, and said street crime was a big challenge that needed to be tackled with determination and the best strategy.

Karachi’s additional IGP and other senior police officers welcomed him at the KPO, and a guard of honour was presented to him by a police contingent.Officials said on Monday the home minister chaired a meeting on the law and order situation in the city and issued necessary instructions after a briefing on various aspects. Additional IG Karachi Imran Yaqoob Minhas presented a briefing on the measures being taken to curb street crime, including theft, robbery, and drug trafficking, and suggested the formation of a Dolphin Force, similar to the Punjab Police’s, to combat street crime. He also recommended the provision of 1,800 motorcycles for this purpose.

He informed the meeting that the police are constantly working to protect Chinese citizens, experts, and other foreigners, and have also taken on board the relevant stakeholders in this regard.

He said the incidents of motorcycle theft and mobile phone snatching have decreased significantly due to effective policing and constant action against criminals. He mentioned that four of our employees were martyred in the attack on the KPO, while several police personnel and law enforcement officials were also injured.

The home minister directed that the police should also take effective and coordinated action against street criminals and their groups, and ensure the arrest of those involved in such activities. He praised the overall performance of the police and said the measures taken by the DIG West are also commendable.

Lanjar said he will again visit the city next month and review the progress on the instructions given. He said he will visit different areas of the city and review the traffic situation. He emphasized that no leniency or compromise should be shown on complaints of bribery and extortion, and immediate action should be taken against those found guilty. He said the police should prioritise justice in all their actions and decisions.