The Sindh government has decided to establish a new highway patrol police force to enhance road safety and combat crime on major highways, ARY News reported.
The decision was finalized in a meeting led by Sindh Inspector General Ghulam Nabi Memon, where officials agreed to deploy a specialized force for patrolling key highways and intercity roads. The primary goal of this new unit is to ensure the safety of travelers, using modern surveillance cameras and advanced equipment to prevent and investigate crimes.
Meanwhile, the traffic police have also implemented new monitoring measures, including the installation of cameras and trackers in dumpers to regulate speed and issue challans for violations.
In an interview with ARY News, DIG Traffic Pir Muhammad Shah emphasized that digital monitoring would help reduce traffic accidents. The system will initially focus on dumpers but will later be extended to other heavy vehicles.
Additionally, the installation of front and rear cameras in dumpers has been made mandatory to determine responsibility in case of accidents. A control room at the DIG Traffic office will oversee the movement of dumpers, enforce the 60 km/hour speed limit, and issue fines for violations. The Dumpers Association has agreed to comply with these new safety regulations.
