Deputy Inspector General (DIG) East, Dr. Farrukh Ali, emphasized that ensuring the security of Karachi’s industrial zones is the police department’s top priority. He announced plans to deploy modern surveillance technology, trained personnel, and an effective communication system to safeguard the business community in the Korangi Industrial Area.
During his visit to the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Dr. Ali addressed a gathering of industrialists. The event was attended by KATI President Junaid Naqi, Deputy Patron-in-Chief Zubair Chayya, Senior Vice President Ejaz Ahmed Sheikh, Standing Committee Chairman Danish Khan, former presidents Masood Naqi, Sheikh Fazal-e-Jalil, Johar Qandhari, Ehteshamuddin, and senior police officials including SSP Korangi Tariq Nawaz, SSP Investigation Korangi Qais Khan, SSP Operations Malir Dr. Khalique Pirzada, SP Landhi Dr. Faiza Sodhar, SP Traffic Majnoon Khan Unar, and DSP Korangi Aslam Joya.
Dr. Ali outlined the development of a robust security system under the Safe City Project. This includes the installation of modern surveillance cameras, license plate recognition technology, facial recognition software, and central monitoring rooms. He noted that human surveillance alone is not sufficient in a large city like Karachi and emphasized the use of advanced software in the upcoming phases of the project.
Efforts are also underway to increase manpower in industrial areas. Around 590 newly qualified Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs) are expected to be deployed in Korangi and other regions soon. Additionally, an operation is being launched to clear encroachments along the National Highway, aiming to improve traffic flow and eliminate hideouts used by criminals.
The DIG acknowledged that issues such as poverty, unemployment, and habitual criminals contribute to rising crime but reiterated the importance of community collaboration. He praised KATI’s role and stressed that police patrols, intelligence surveillance, and mobile units are being expanded to ensure safety.
While acknowledging that major crimes have decreased across the city, he admitted that street crimes remain a concern and requested KATI’s support in addressing them.
Earlier, KATI President Junaid Naqi expressed concern over the surge in street crime and lack of police patrolling in Korangi. He urged law enforcement to provide complete protection to the business community to ensure uninterrupted economic activity. He emphasized the need to expedite the Safe City Project and proposed transforming Korangi into a model industrial zone.
Deputy Patron-in-Chief Zubair Chayya highlighted ongoing security concerns in industrial areas and called for practical measures and swift police response to restore trust. He criticized certain so-called labor organizations for exploiting workers’ welfare as a front to extort and blackmail industrialists, stressing the need to dismantle such groups immediately.
Chhaya also noted the success of the Neighborhood Care Security Project in various sectors of Korangi, which has brought crime rates down to zero. He advocated for expanding this public-private partnership to enhance police presence and eliminate crime.
Standing Committee Chairman Danish Khan addressed key issues, including encroachments, theft, employee abductions, and overall security challenges in the industrial area. He pointed out that roadside makeshift eateries have become hubs for criminal activities and called for their immediate removal to eradicate crime from the roots.
