Sindh’s Inspector General of Police, Ghulam Nabi Memon, has announced a significant improvement in Karachi’s global security situation, stating that the city’s rank in the World Crime Index has dropped from sixth to 128th. He attributed this dramatic decrease in crime to a comprehensive strategy based on technology and targeted police operations.
He made this announcement today during a meeting with a delegation of journalists from Badin at the IG Office, which included Badin Press Club President Shaukat Memon and senior journalist Tanveer Ahmed Arain.
Highlighting the measures behind this success, the police chief emphasized the crucial role of surveillance technology. He stated that the installation of approximately 40,000 CCTV cameras across Karachi has played a key role in crime prevention, leading to a visible reduction in criminal activities.
IG Memon reiterated that the primary duty of the Sindh government and its police force is to protect the life, property, and honor of citizens and to eradicate the menace of drugs and other crimes. He acknowledged that despite a lack of resources, the provincial police have made commendable progress in establishing law and order.
Discussing the growing drug problem, the Inspector General described drugs as a force pushing the youth towards destruction. He confirmed that a large-scale, long-term operation is underway across Sindh, and stressed that the “noose is being tightened” around drug traffickers, which is yielding positive results.
The police chief also spoke about efforts to protect vulnerable segments of society, stating that the Sindh Police has intensified actions under a comprehensive strategy to safeguard the rights of children, women, and transgender individuals and to prevent crimes against them.
Regarding traffic management, IG Memon admitted that the e-challan system and mandatory helmet use for motorcyclists initially faced public criticism. However, he defended these strict measures as necessary for protecting human lives, citing a significant reduction in road accidents and related fatalities as a direct result.
He paid tribute to the officers and personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty, stating that their sacrifices are unforgettable. The IG emphasized that effective cooperation between all state institutions and the public is essential for maintaining peace, and claimed that the overall law and order situation in Sindh is better than in other provinces.
On a separate topic, IG Memon expressed his happiness at the launch of the “Aitmad Ghar” welfare project in Badin, which aims to provide shelter and education to orphaned children. He appreciated the significant role of Karachi’s business community and other philanthropists in this initiative and also mentioned other welfare programs initiated in Badin under the guidance of Dr. Abdul Bari of the Indus Health Network.
In his concluding remarks, IG Ghulam Nabi Memon reaffirmed the Sindh Police’s unwavering commitment to its mission, stressing that the continuous support of the media and the public is indispensable for achieving its goals.