Sindh Home Minister and MQM-P Clash Over Karachi Security

The deteriorating law and order situation in Karachi has sparked a heated debate between Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar and the leadership of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P). The MQM-P leaders recently called for Karachi to be handed over to the Pakistan Army to address the rising crime rates in the city, a move strongly criticized by Minister Lanjar.

Minister Lanjar dismissed the demand, stating that calling in the army is reserved for war-like situations according to the Constitution. He labeled the statements by MQM-P leaders as mere attempts to gain attention, emphasizing that the army intervention is not warranted at the current stage.

Despite reports of escalating street crimes in Karachi, Minister Lanjar expressed satisfaction with the city's law and order situation. He assured that the police have been actively pursuing criminals, with several arrests made in recent days. Lanjar vowed that no criminal would be spared and promised accountability for police officers in areas where crimes occur.

Recent statistics revealed a concerning trend, with 6,780 street crime incidents reported in Karachi in a month, including vehicle thefts and snatching of mobile phones. The minister acknowledged the challenges posed by dacoits in rural areas of Sindh, mentioning that the Inspector General of Police is monitoring the situation closely and offering dacoits the opportunity to surrender.

In conclusion, while Karachi grapples with a surge in criminal activities, the government's stance remains firm on maintaining law and order through police action rather than military intervention.