Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated the Sindh Smart Surveillance System (S4) on Thursday, aimed at enhancing security through advanced facial and number plate recognition at 40 toll plazas across the province, including 18 in Karachi.
During the launch at the Central Police Office (CPO), Shah also announced health insurance for 127,482 policemen with a budget allocation of Rs4.9 billion. The event saw attendance from provincial ministers Saeed Ghani and Zulfiqar Shah, Principal Secretary to the CM Agha Wasif, Pakistan Rangers officials, and members of civil society.
The S4 project is designed to improve security at key entry and exit points, utilizing cutting-edge technology for effective monitoring and crime prevention. Shah emphasized that the system would aid in apprehending over 80,000 absconding criminals, reducing vehicular crime, and enhancing public safety through improved surveillance and investigation capabilities.
The project, funded with Rs1.567 billion from the 2022-23 fiscal year budget, involves the procurement of advanced camera systems via a direct contract with the National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation. Shah reaffirmed his commitment to funding the police, contingent on achieving significant results.
Highlighting ongoing efforts, Shah mentioned the coordinated targeted operation against dacoits in the Kutcha area and the successful encounter with those responsible for killing five policemen in Ghotki. He also criticized the spread of fake news, stressing its negative impact on societal harmony.
“We are duty-bound to establish a crime-free society in the province,” Shah asserted, reiterating his government’s dedication to enhancing security and public safety in Sindh.
