KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah stressed need for improving existing security system, intelligence set-up and targeted operations.

Chairing meeting of Apex Committee, he said that Apex Committee meeting would then be held every 15 days, adding that abuse of children, minorities and women would not be tolerated under any circumstances. “Drug trade is in tolerable. Gutka, mawa and other such drugs are ruining our generation,” he said and decided to speed up operations against sale of all such drugs. “In last meeting of Apex Committee, it was decided to further improve security of oil terminals,” Chief Minister pointed out.

 “Meetings have been held on security of oil terminal. A unified command structure has been formed for purpose. Sensitive systems have also been installed around terminal,” he added. Sindh Chief Secretary said that four buildings had been identified to be run as rehabilitation centres for drug addicts. “These buildings are in Keamari, Central District, Malir and West District,” he said. Sindh CM released Rs 8 million for repairs to those buildings and running them as rehabilitation centres. Provincial ministers and higher officials attended meeting.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 06 2023

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