KARACHI: Gutka, Mainpuri makers to face police raids across Sindh as IG Ghulam Nabi Memon constituted task force to curb use and sale of narcotics in province.

As per details, provincial task force can now take strict against officers from SHO to District SSP after raid by task force.

IG Sindh took notice of sale and use of Gutka and Manpuri in province and AIG operations Dr Farrukh Raza issued an order regarding this. Task force comprised Additional IGP Investigation, Additional IGP Operations and Additional IGP Special Branch. They can conduct operations in any part of province of Sindh and will have jurisdiction throughout Sindh. Task force has authority to seek logistics and human resources from any unit of Sindh Police, including RRF and SSU for conducting raids and operational duties.

In Karachi, DIG CIA Karachi will constitute a team of reputed officers to visit hospitals where victims suffering due to using Gutka, Mava, Manpuri and other narcotic substances are under treatment. Team will seek their statements and proceed as per law.

Newly constituted task force will also act on its own information and intelligence reports received through Additional IGP Special Branch regarding ‘organised’ activity related to preparation, manufacturing, storage, sale and use of Gutka, Manpuri and other narcotics.

Furthermore, task force will formulate its recommendations to curb menace and keep IGP informed of its progress.

Published in The Daily National Courier, March, 31 2023

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