Lanjar seeks ‘Ramazan contingency plan’

KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar has directed the Sindh police to immediately formulate and submit for review a comprehensive, foolproof and extraordinary Ramadan Contingency Plan to ensure the maintenance of law and order across the province during the holy month of Ramadan 2026.

Lanjar instructed that in view of the sanctity of Ramadan, security be placed on high alert in all districts of the province. Adequate and effective police deployment must be ensured at mosques, Imambargahs, shrines and congregations for Taraweeh prayers so that worshippers may perform their religious obligations without fear.

He further directed that during Sehri and Iftar hours, additional police mobiles, motorcycle squads, and foot patrols be deployed at markets, shopping areas, commercial centers, and other crowded locations to effectively prevent street crime and other criminal activities.

Lanjar directed a special crackdown to curb incidents of street crime, robbery, and theft, making it clear that strict and impartial action will be taken in accordance with the law against criminal elements and organised gangs.

He stressed the need to modernise the security framework through effective CCTV monitoring, the use of modern technology, and proactive field patrolling.

Additionally, Traffic Police have been instructed to ensure smooth traffic flow during Iftar hours, facilitate citizens, and make special arrangements to handle any emergency situation.

Lanjar appealed to the public to immediately report any suspicious activity to Police Helpline 15 or the nearest police station and to fully cooperate with the police in maintaining peace and security during the holy month of Ramadan.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026