Sukkur — Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar chaired a high-level meeting in Sukkur to review the overall law and order situation across the Sukkur Range. The meeting, attended by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Sukkur Faisal Abdullah Chachar, and the Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) from Sukkur, Khairpur, and Ghotki districts, focused on strategies to strengthen security and eliminate criminal activities in the region.
During the session, DIG Sukkur gave a comprehensive briefing on crime trends, police operations, and actions taken against criminal groups in recent months. The meeting particularly discussed the persistent threat of banditry and armed gangs operating in the riverine (Kacha) areas, which have long posed challenges to law enforcement in upper Sindh.
Home Minister Lanjar expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of progress in certain areas and instructed police authorities to accelerate the ongoing operations against dacoits. He emphasized that the law must be applied equally to all offenders and that any facilitators, informants, or supporters of criminal elements should also be identified and prosecuted under the law.
“The safety of people’s lives and property is the government’s top priority,” the minister declared, adding that zero tolerance would be shown toward those disturbing peace in the province. “We will not rest until Sindh’s districts are completely free from crime and fear,” he asserted, directing police to enhance intelligence-sharing and coordination between district units.
IG Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon briefed the minister on the ongoing multi-district operation, noting that the deployment of additional forces and modern equipment had strengthened the campaign against bandits. He also highlighted recent successes in rescuing kidnapped victims and recovering stolen property, assuring the minister that police operations would continue until the last criminal hideout was dismantled.
DIG Sukkur Faisal Abdullah Chachar presented data showing significant progress in targeted operations and arrests of wanted criminals, while also acknowledging challenges in Kacha terrain due to limited access and natural obstacles. He proposed enhanced coordination with Rangers and intelligence agencies for more effective results.
