10 FIRs registered over fake number plates in one week

Sindh police chief Ghulam Nabi Memon on Wednesday chaired a meeting at the Central Police Office to review the performance of the Sindh Police Highway Patrol (SPHP), Safe City and the Sindh Smart Surveillance System (S4).

The Safe City director general told the meeting that with the help of the cameras installed as part of the project, 10 FIRs have been registered against vehicles bearing fake number plates over the past week alone.

He said that 514 cameras have been installed in the city, including 308 number plate and facial recognition cameras. He, however, admitted to some difficulties emerging. He also said that some cameras have been installed at the SP Command & Control Centre and toll plazas, and electricity meters have also been installed by the institutions concerned, while the provision of other necessary facilities is also being ensured.

The SPHP DIG said that most of the halting points of the Highway Patrol have been repaired, while the remaining points would be activated soon. It is also important to ensure the safety of the equipment provided under S4 and the SPHP so that it can be protected from rains and other reasons, he added.

National Radio & Telecommunication Corporation officials said Safe City is providing the same type of cameras and services all over the country, while the rest of the cameras would be installed soon.

IG Memon said that in the next few days the cameras and devices installed at toll plazas under S4 would be provided with internet service without interruption. He said the dispatch mechanism needs to be improved through cameras. The objective of this is to send and receive alerts without interruption and within the required time frame, he added. He also said that it is the responsibility of the SSPs concerned to ensure the safety of all installations and

devices.

The police chief said the provincial government has provided a budget for repairing halting points on highways, so it is necessary to ensure basic facilities at checkpoints and halting points, while steps should be taken to ensure other means of communication, including wireless communication, among personnel patrolling highways.