KARACHI: Sindh’s Inspector General (IG), Ghulam Nabi Memon, announced on Sunday that the police were actively pursuing the implementation of electronic tagging for criminals, with officers undergoing necessary training.
Following a directive from Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on April 22, the police chief was instructed to commence e-tagging for repeat offenders, with an initial pilot project involving 4,000 devices.
The IG reported the drafting of regulations and the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the e-tagging process.
In an interview with a private TV channel, the Sindh IG highlighted the significant challenge of street crimes in Karachi, where an estimated 8,000 to 12,000 habitual criminals operate, resulting in an average of 400 daily street crime incidents.
He noted that Karachi, with its 108 police stations, served a population of approximately 0.25 million each.
Emphasizing the severity of the situation, he stated that over 80,000 street crime incidents are reported annually in Karachi alone, prompting law enforcement to intensify crackdown efforts.
The IG reported an increase in incidents of violence during robberies, with a significant number of arrests made in connection with such crimes.
He disclosed that 67 investigation officers had been assigned to probe robbery cases, while addressing the prevalent issue of drug peddling in the city.
Memon outlined stringent security measures, including the installation of surveillance cameras at entry and exit points across the province, affirming the commitment to enhancing police performance.
