Blackmailing by So-Called Labor Organizations Must End, Zubair Chhaya, Danish Khan.
KARACHI: 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 entirely.
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.
