Street crimes in the provincial capital dropped by 50 per cent during the first three months of 2024, a top police official said on Friday.
Karachi Police Chief Javed Alam Odho said 100 people had lost their lives in street crimes, a reduction of 50 per cent compared to the previous year.
“The police is prioritising the elimination of street crimes,” Odho, who took over as Karachi police chief in July, said.
Combing operations launched in Karachi
Under his watch, Karachi Police have already launched combing operations, increased patrolling, and other measures to control crime in the city. Speaking on the occasion, Odho shed light on the Karachi Safe City Project.
“In the first phase of the Safe City project, 25 per cent of cameras will be installed,” he said. It is worth mentioning that Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah had termed Safe City “an important step towards making Karachi safer”.
Sindh Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ghulam Nabi Memon added that 1,300 cameras will be installed at various locations, of which 50 poles are already in place.
