By our correspondent
KARACHI: Sindh Inspector General (IG) Ghulam Nabi Memon emphasized on Wednesday that reducing street crime in urban areas, including Karachi, hinges on the effective identification, arrest, and punishment of offenders. Addressing the media after a meeting with Chief Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui of the Sindh High Court, Memon discussed comprehensive security measures, particularly concerning the protection of foreign nationals.
Ghulam Nabi Memon highlighted that targeted training and coordination are being deployed to enhance the safety of foreigners, adapting security protocols to the needs and risks associated with specific locations or individuals. He reported that committees tasked with drafting police reforms have completed their proposals, which will soon be forwarded to the Sindh Home Department. The final draft, initially due for a meeting today, is set for submission in the coming days, pending Cabinet review and potential approval.
On street crime, Memon noted that while incidents have declined since 2013 and have seen a reduction since January, the persistence of violent incidents, particularly those leading to injuries or fatalities, remains deeply troubling. He reaffirmed that a significant decrease in street crime could only be achieved through a systematic approach of apprehending and prosecuting criminals. A separate but related incident underscored the heightened focus on security for foreign nationals.
On Tuesday morning, a private security guard stationed at a Karachi textile mill opened fire on two Chinese nationals following a dispute, critically injuring one of them. The altercation occurred at the textile mill in Karachi’s SITE area, where the Chinese nationals had been brought under the supervision of the Sindh Protection Unit (SPU) and Sindh Rangers, according to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Karachi South, Asad Raza.
The guard responsible for the attack, identified as Sharif, fled the scene but was recognized by authorities as a resident of Bhawani Chali, originally hailing from Chaman in Balochistan. Law enforcement agencies, including the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and Sindh Rangers, quickly arrived at the location to investigate, and several other guards and supervisors were detained as part of the inquiry. The Foreign Office in Islamabad confirmed the incident, stating that the injured individuals were receiving medical treatment.
