KARACHI: Sindh government has decided to create a new patrol police force for highways, this move aims to improve road safety and reduce crime.
According to a press release issued by the Sindh Police, the decision was made during a meeting chaired by Sindh Inspector General (IG) Ghulam Nabi Memon. The new force will patrol major highways and roads connecting cities.
The main goal of the patrol police is to ensure the safety of travelers on Sindh’s highways. The force will use modern surveillance cameras and other tools to prevent and investigate crimes.
In the first phase, the Sindh Highways Patrol Police will be deployed at 11 locations on various highways across Sindh. The highways included are M-9, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Northern Bypass, Indus, Lyari, National, M-5, Mehran, Thatta-Tomti, Hyderabad-Mirpurkhas, and Hyderabad-Badin.
As per the press release, the Highway Patrol Unit will be led by one DIG, three SSPs, and seven DSPs.
Earlier, the traffic police announced plans to install cameras and trackers in dumpers. These devices will monitor the speed of dumpers and issue fines for speeding.
In an interview with a private TV channel, DIG Traffic Pir Muhammad Shah said digital monitoring will help reduce traffic accidents. He added that the system will be expanded to other heavy vehicles if it works well.
Cameras and Trackers Mandatory for Dumpers
DIG Traffic Pir Muhammad Shah has made it mandatory for dumpers to have front and back cameras. These cameras will help determine who is at fault in accidents. This decision comes as road accidents involving heavy vehicles have increased.
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According to DIG Shah, trackers will also be installed in all dumpers in Karachi. The traffic police will monitor their movements from a control room.
During a meeting with the Dumpers Association, DIG Traffic secured their agreement to follow the new safety rules. The trackers will detect speeding, and fines will be issued for breaking the 60 km/hour speed limit. A digital monitoring system will be set up at the DIG Traffic office to ensure compliance.
The press release also stated that IG Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon said the goals are to stop vehicle theft, tighten the grip around criminals, and provide safe travel routes for citizens.
