Sindh police undergoing training for e-tagging of criminals, says Sindh IG

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Acknowledging the challenges posed by street crime, Memon stressed that law enforcement agencies Sindh Inspector General (IG) Ghulam Nabi Memon are intensifying efforts to curb criminal activities, with announced on Sunday that the police force is undergoing a significant focus on apprehending perpetrators involved training for the implementation of electronic in robbery-related violence. tagging for criminals, a step towards enhancing law He disclosed that a considerable percentage of suspects enforcement efforts. responsible for citizen fatalities and injuries during

The initiative follows a directive from Sindh Chief robberies have been apprehended, with 67 Minister Murad Ali Shah on April 22, urging the police designated investigation officers tasked with handling chief to launch e-tagging for repeat offenders, with robbery cases. plans for a pilot project involving 4,000 devices. Moreover, Memon addressed the issue of drug

IGP Memon revealed that rules have been drafted peddling, highlighting it as another significant concern and standard operating procedures (SOPS) are being in the metropolis. To counter such challenges, stringent formulated to streamline the e-tagging process. security measures are being implemented, including

Highlighting the gravity of street crime in Karachi, the installation of surveillance cameras at entry and IG Memon noted that the city harbors between 8,000 exit points across the province. to 12,000 habitual criminals, with an average of 400 Memon affirmed the commitment to enhancing street crime incidents occurring daily. Karachi’s 108 police performance in the province, emphasizing ongoing police stations serve a population of approximately efforts to bolster law enforcement capabilities.