Sibi commissioner’s meeting approves security plan against robberies at Kumbri bridge on N-65

SIBI: The Divisional Coordination Committee met under the chairmanship of Sibi Division Commissioner Asadullah Faiz. DIGP Sibi Range Parvez Ahmed Umrani, Sibi Deputy Commissioner Major (retd) Ilyas Kabzai, Kachhi Deputy Commissioner Mumtaz Ali Khetran and SSP Sibi Abdul Hameed were among the officers of law enforcement agencies who attended. The Dera Bugti Deputy Commissioner and other officers joined through video link.

The meeting considered three agenda items: the Provincial Action Plan, the overall Law and Order situation, and prevention of theft and robbery at the Kumbri bridge on the N-65 national highway.

DIGP Parvez Ahmed Umrani briefed the meeting on the implementation of the Provincial Action Plan, security arrangements, snap checking, the performance of police posts and law and order in various Districts. The meeting was also informed about the security situation in Kachhi and Dera Bugti Districts and the measures taken there.

Comprehensive security plan for Kumbri bridge

The meeting gave special attention to the rising incidents of theft and robbery at the Kumbri bridge, and participants put forward proposals for a lasting solution. It was decided to prepare a comprehensive security plan for the area. Under it, the presence of police and law enforcement agencies at sensitive points will be increased and snap checking will be made more effective. New check posts will be set up as needed and existing ones made functional, so that travellers have a safe environment.

Commissioner Asadullah Faiz directed all district administrations and law enforcement agencies to strengthen mutual coordination and ensure timely sharing of intelligence. He also directed them to remain alert at all times in the current situation and continue coordinated measures to protect the lives and property of the public. At the end of the meeting, the participants resolved that all institutions would continue to work in full harmony for law and order, security of national highways and the elimination of crime in Sibi Division.

Photo: courtesy DGPR Balochistan