KARACHI (HRNW) Karachi police chief Additional Inspector General Imran Yaqoob said that the crime rate in the city has been recorded at 166 cases per day which according to him is less than one per police station, media reported.
Briefing Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and other participants of a meeting called to discuss the law-and-order situation in the city, Imran Yaqoob said that the crime rate in the other big cities of other provinces is higher than Karachi.
“But even then, the situation is being controlled through extensive checking, patrolling and intelligence.
The CM was further informed that a gang of criminals, operating from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is involved in kidnapping innocent people for ransom. Imran Yaqoob the police traced all the clues and data of the gangsters and would arrest them with the support of UAE authorities.
CM Murad Ali Shah appreciated the ‘hard work’ and dedication of the police department, stressing the need for a similar spirit in the future to make the city peaceful and liveable. The chief minister said that the police have been provided with the latest technology, weapons, and gadgets, which can aid in controlling crime.
He said that Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ghulam Nabi Memon has been asked to visit the katcha area (riverine) area to ensure the safe recovery of kidnapped persons.