KARACHI: Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Excise, Taxation, Narcotics Control, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Memon emphasised that President Asif Ali Zardari has issued clear directives that no leniency will be shown towards criminals or facilitators, regardless of their status.

These directives were pivotal in decisions made during twenty-first Apex Committee meeting, where significant actions were taken against drug traffickers, illegal immigrants, dacoits and criminals.

Speaking to media after Apex Committee meeting at Chief Minister’s House here Sharjeel Memon highlighted discussions revolving around narcotics and illegal immigrants. He mentioned that President Asif Ali Zardari had also discussed narcotics-related issues during recent meeting, underscoring seriousness of matter.

He expressed concern over resurgence of drug trafficking activities, warning that if drug traffickers do not cease their operations, they will face dire consequences.

He announced that federal and provincial governments are jointly cracking down on drug traffickers, forming collaborative teams and establishing joint checkpoints in border areas. he revealed that Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department is actively pursuing more than two suspects and has made several arrests.

He noted ongoing reforms within department to combat drug peddlers, particularly targeting those supplying drugs to schools and homes.

Law enforcement agencies including Rangers, police and anti-narcotics forces, are conducting operations against drug traffickers in Sindh.

Regarding illegal immigrants, efforts are underway to identify and collect data on them, with monitoring planned for areas where illegal immigrants seek refuge.

Memon addressed developments related to recent attack on Karachi Police Office, expressing concern over involvement of madrassa teacher in incident. Stringent actions are being taken against criminals across Karachi, with political leadership, police and public working together to combat street crime effectively. Strict enforcement measures will be taken against anyone displaying firearms without license.

In message on X, he announced that new buses would enhance affordable and comfortable travel facilities for people. Memon stated that 20 buses had already arrived at Port, with Sindh Transport Department preparing to introduce new routes for Peoples’ Bus Service to improve overall travel convenience.

Published in The Daily National Courier, May, 03 2024

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