Sindh govt all set to launch crackdown against street criminals

KARACHI: The interim Sindh home minister reportedly stated on Friday that he will start a crackdown on drug dealers and criminals on Monday, September 11, according to ARY News.

Haris Nawaz, the interim home minister for Sindh, announced that a crackdown on drug dealers and other street criminals will start the next week. In order to safeguard Karachi’s citizens, he also said that the Police and Rangers will be stationed on the streets.

As soon as the crackdown was announced, Nawaz said: “Wherever extortionists and drug dealers are found in these areas, we will take decisive action against them.” This implied a stringent application of the law.

In response to criticism of his statements, Nawaz said that they had been misinterpreted and taken out of context by the media. To increase our residents’ security and safety, I will stop at nothing.

Nawaz also underlined the need of people cooperating with law enforcement officials and standing down when confronted by armed criminals. He advised that when confronted by armed criminals, “citizens should avoid resistance and instead report the incidents to the police.”

For a more systematic approach to these problems, Haris Nawaz stated his desire to meet with the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court.

In order to maintain the efficiency of the judicial system, he promised to collaborate closely with the courts.

According to ARY News’ report on Friday, Caretaker Home Minister Sindh declared that a crackdown against drug dealers and criminals will begin on Monday (Sept. 11).

Haris Nawaz, the interim home minister for Sindh, said that a crackdown on drug dealers and street criminals will begin the next week. He also said that the Police and Rangers will be stationed on the streets to safeguard Karachi’s residents.