By Aziz Khatri
KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab inaugurated Sindh’s first dedicated Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) Police Station on Thursday, describing it as a major step towards strengthening action against water theft and improving the protection of the city’s water distribution system.
The Cabinet-approved police station, established at the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation headquarters in Karsaz, has been set up exclusively to investigate water theft cases, support legal proceedings against offenders and strengthen enforcement against illegal water connections across the city.
During the inauguration ceremony, KWSC Managing Director Ahmed Ali Siddiqui briefed the mayor on the new facility. He said the police station had been built on an area of around 12,500 square feet, comprising a 4,500-square-foot covered building and an 8,000-square-foot parking area. The facility includes modern offices, a dedicated investigation room, a reception area, lock-up facilities, a police mobile and other operational infrastructure required for law enforcement and rapid response.
Addressing the ceremony, Barrister Murtaza Wahab described the inauguration as a significant milestone in municipal governance, saying Karachi, with a population of more than 30 million, required empowered civic institutions capable of addressing public issues independently and efficiently.
He said the establishment of the dedicated KWSC Police Station reflected the Sindh government’s commitment to institutional reforms and improved public service delivery.
“We are moving towards a modern governance model where municipal institutions are empowered to perform their responsibilities without unnecessary dependence on other departments. Citizens deserve timely action against water theft, which has remained one of the biggest challenges affecting equitable water supply across Karachi,” he said.
The mayor thanked Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and the provincial government for supporting the initiative and securing Cabinet approval for the project.
Barrister Murtaza Wahab said KWSC had already intensified its operations against water theft and that the new police station would strengthen enforcement by ensuring the swift registration of cases, prompt investigations and effective legal action against those involved in illegal water connections and water theft.
He also announced that KWSC was working to establish a dedicated public complaint hotline to enable residents to report incidents of water theft and illegal hydrants for immediate action.
“This is the kind of institutional reform Karachi has long needed. We are committed to protecting every citizen’s basic right to clean water through stronger enforcement and greater accountability,” he said.
The mayor added that he would request the Inspector General of Police Sindh to provide additional police personnel to increase the operational capacity of the specialised police station. He said the corporation also planned to gradually expand the policing model to the district level to improve enforcement and widen coverage across Karachi as operational requirements increased.
The ceremony was attended by KWSC Managing Director Ahmed Ali Siddiqui, Chief Operating Officer Asadullah Khan, Chief Financial Officer Ammar, senior officials of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation, police officers and other guests.
