Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar has ordered a strict crackdown against foreign immigrants, particularly directing the immediate repatriation of Afghan nationals residing in the province without any valid permits or identification.
The directive was issued during a high-level meeting chaired by the Home Minister this morning to review the region’s law and order situation.
Mr. Lanjar also ordered an intensified campaign against scrap dealers and other elements involved in the buying and selling of stolen mobile phones.
Taking a hard stance on security, the Home Minister declared, “Our province is hell for terrorists,” and warned that any terrorist challenging the writ of the law would be “sent to hell.” He reiterated his previous ultimatum to dacoits, stating, “Whoever does not surrender will be killed.”
To strengthen surveillance and security, the minister announced that drone operations would soon be initiated in Karachi under the Safe City Project. He directed all check posts at provincial entry and exit points to remain on high alert.
During the briefing, Sindh Inspector General of Police, Javed Alam Odho, reported a decrease in the theft and snatching of two and four-wheeled vehicles compared to last year. He mentioned that although a decline in street crime has also been observed, it remains “the biggest challenge at the moment.”
The IG further reported that extortion cases have been “almost resolved,” explaining that two extortionists are currently in Iran, while the rest have been arrested in an injured state.
Regarding anti-narcotics efforts, Mr. Odho confirmed that major drug mafias are on the police’s radar. He added, “Along with their arrests, we are also sealing their properties.”
Concluding the meeting, Home Minister Lanjar commented on the current threat landscape, calling terrorism “the biggest weapon against humanity,” and emphasized that the morale of the Sindh Police is high.