Javed Alam Odho, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh, chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to review the construction, progress and completion targets for 40 model police stations being built across the province. The meeting was held at the Central Police Office (CPO) in Karachi.
A Sindh Police spokesperson said the discussion covered the 40 stations, which the Sindh government has approved, as well as the status of building work, the release and use of funds, expenditure and difficulties faced during implementation. AIGP State and Management Amjad Sheik and other officers gave a detailed briefing on the budget allotted for the current fiscal year, fund releases, spending and ongoing construction.
IGP orders timely completion and close supervision of sites
The IGP directed all DIGPs to visit the model police stations in their districts regularly and personally supervise the work. He stressed that construction should be finished as early as possible within the set timeframe, warning that unnecessary delays or negligence would not be tolerated.
Odho also said no compromise should be made on construction standards, and that the responsibilities of engineers and officers should be clearly defined to ensure the quality of materials and infrastructure. Noting that the Sindh government had already provided funds, he called for faster work while ensuring that allocated money is used on time and transparently.
According to the IGP, SSPs in districts where stations have been finished should be commended for their performance, while officers should be asked to explain any delays. He also instructed all relevant offices to compile weekly progress reports and send them to senior authorities.
Design goals and public facilities in new stations
The IGP said the buildings should be durable, high quality and aesthetically designed to reflect the modern, public-friendly and professional identity of Sindh Police. He called for special attention to comfortable public facilities, including:
- appropriate waiting areas and clean surroundings
- separate facilities for women and senior citizens
- easy access for visitors
- modern office facilities, suitable furniture and necessary equipment
- lighting, water supply and other basic amenities
Model police stations, according to the IGP, are more than new structures. He described them as a significant step toward modernising the police system and making it more transparent, public-friendly and service-oriented.
Senior officers attend Karachi meeting in person and by video
DIGPs of the West, South and East zones, divisional DIGPs of Hyderabad, Shaheed Benazirabad, Mirpurkhas, Sukkur and Larkana, and district SSPs took part through video link. Additional IGPs of Karachi, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Special Branch, DIGPs of Headquarters and Finance, and other senior officers attended in person.
