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'Street watch force' deployed in Karachi to control rampant street crimes
[DAWN] In order to curb unabated street crimes, a newly established ’street watch force’ comprising 1,870 police personnel was deployed in Bloody Karachi...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous... on Saturday. Addressing the force personnel at Garden police headquarters, where SSPs of all districts of the city were present, Additional Inspector General (AIG) Dr Amir Ahmed Sheikh announced that the force will be deployed at "hot spots" where street crimes are rampant. He pointed out that new cycle of violence  s have been provided to the security force: 80 to South and City areas, 80 to district East and 20 each to Malir, West and Korangi.Four coppers riding two motorbikes will perform their duty for eight hours in designated areas. Mostly newly recruited coppers have been deployed for this purpose. District SSPs will head the street watch force in their respective areas, the AIG said. The force's personnel have been directed to respond to any information regarding street crimes immediately. Posted by: Fred 2018-10-14 |
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