Rising Dacoity Threat: Equipment Theft on Pakistan's Sukkur-Multan Motorway
Dacoits stealing govt equipment on Pak's highway joining Sindh, Punjab
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Dacoits in Pakistan have shifted from highway robberies to stealing security equipment along the Sukkur-Multan motorway, impacting safety measures for travelers. This 200-kilometer stretch between Sukkur in Sindh and Rahim Yar Khan in Punjab has seen significant thefts of surveillance cameras and solar equipment, complicating law enforcement efforts.
- 01Dacoits are stealing security equipment on the Sukkur-Multan motorway.
- 02The affected area spans 200 kilometers between Sukkur, Sindh, and Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab.
- 03The theft includes surveillance cameras, solar panels, and street lights.
- 04The increase in theft has hindered law enforcement's ability to monitor the highway.
- 05The government is exploring ways to protect the equipment from further theft.
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Dacoits operating in the riverbed areas of Pakistan have escalated their criminal activities by stealing security equipment along the Sukkur-Multan motorway, a 200-kilometer stretch connecting Sukkur in Sindh to Rahim Yar Khan in Punjab. These criminals have targeted surveillance cameras, speed cameras, solar panels, and street lights, severely undermining safety measures for travelers. A senior police official noted that since last month, the thefts have significantly hampered law enforcement's ability to monitor the highway and enforce speed limits. The riverbed of the Indus, which spans thousands of square kilometers, has become a haven for these dacoits, who are also involved in robberies and kidnappings for ransom. In response to this growing threat, the government is actively seeking solutions to safeguard the stolen equipment and enhance security for travelers on this vital route.
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The theft of security equipment poses a significant risk to traveler safety and law enforcement's ability to monitor the highway effectively.
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