KARACHI: Sindh Inspector General (IG) Ghulam Nabi Memon announced on Sunday that the police force is undergoing training for the implementation of electronic tagging for criminals, a step towards enhancing law enforcement efforts.
The initiative follows a directive from Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on April 22, urging the police chief to launch e-tagging for repeat offenders, with plans for a pilot project involving 4,000 devices.
IGP Memon revealed that rules have been drafted and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are being formulated to streamline the e-tagging process.
Highlighting the gravity of street crime in Karachi, IG Memon noted that the city harbors between 8,000 to 12,000 habitual criminals, with an average of 400 street crime incidents occurring daily. Karachi’s 108 police stations serve a population of approximately 0.25 million each.
Acknowledging the challenges posed by street crime, Memon stressed that law enforcement agencies are intensifying efforts to curb criminal activities, with a significant focus on apprehending perpetrators involved in robbery-related violence.
He disclosed that a considerable percentage of suspects responsible for citizen fatalities and injuries during robberies have been apprehended, with 67 designated investigation officers tasked with handling robbery cases.
Moreover, Memon addressed the issue of drug peddling, highlighting it as another significant concern in the metropolis. To counter such challenges, stringent security measures are being implemented, including the installation of surveillance cameras at entry and exit points across the province.
Memon affirmed the commitment to enhancing police performance in the province, emphasizing ongoing efforts to bolster law enforcement capabilities.
