DIG Shaheed Benazirabad Range Leads High-Level Meeting to Combat Rising Crime
In a significant move to address escalating criminal activities, DIG police Faisal Bashir Memon of Shaheed Benazirabad Range chaired a crucial follow-up meeting at the Range Office. The primary objective was to formulate and review an effective strategy targeting a wide array of serious offenses plaguing the region.
Comprehensive Strategy Against Multiple Crimes
The meeting focused on developing robust plans to combat motorcycle and mobile phone snatching, narcotics distribution, and the illegal sale of gutka and mawa. Additionally, discussions centered on the arrest of absconding and proclaimed offenders, drug dealers, and other perpetrators of grave crimes. A detailed review was conducted to assess current efforts in preventing street crime, motorcycle theft, and drug trafficking, while also identifying unreported incidents to ensure comprehensive law enforcement coverage.
Zero-Tolerance Policy and Strict Directives
DIG Faisal Bashir Memon issued clear and firm instructions during the session, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy against individuals involved in motorcycle theft and street crimes. He directed that all unreported incidents must be promptly registered to maintain accurate crime statistics and facilitate swift action. Furthermore, he stressed the need for strict and indiscriminate measures against scrap dealers and those engaged in the sale of illegal spare parts, which often fuel criminal activities.
The DIG also ordered that the arrest of absconding and proclaimed offenders be ensured at all costs, underscoring the commitment to bringing fugitives to justice and enhancing public safety.
Key Attendees and Broader Implications
The meeting saw participation from senior police officials across the region, including:
- SSPs of all three districts within the range
- ASP/SDPO City Nawabshah
- SDPOs from Sakrand, Daur, Qazi Ahmed, Shahdadpur, Tando Adam, J. Nawaz Ali, Kandiaro, and Mehrabpur
This collective effort highlights a coordinated approach to law enforcement, aiming to strengthen inter-district collaboration and implement unified strategies against crime. In a related development, Matiari DC has warned of strict action against hoarders and profiteers, indicating a broader crackdown on illegal activities in the area.
The initiatives discussed in this meeting are expected to lead to more effective policing, reduced crime rates, and improved security for residents of Shaheed Benazirabad and surrounding districts.