IG Sindh urges citizens to avoid celebratory firing on New Year

Inspector General (IG) Sindh, Ghulam Nabi Memon, has appealed to citizens to fully comply with the law on the occasion of the New Year, urging strict avoidance of aerial firing, rowdy behaviour, and wheelies.

In a statement issued by the spokesperson, the IG warned that any negligence or carelessness during New Year celebrations could lead to the loss of precious lives, and advised citizens to act responsibly and cautiously.

He stressed that any suspicious activity should be immediately reported to the nearest police station or the police helpline, 15.

Extraordinary security arrangements have been put in place at sensitive locations, recreational areas, hotels, parks, and places of worship for the New Year.

IG Sindh added that police personnel have been deployed on roads, markets, and other key locations to ensure public safety, and that strict legal action will be taken against individuals involved in aerial firing without exception.

Regarding police preparations for the New Year, he said that control rooms and helplines across all zones and districts will remain fully operational to provide timely assistance to citizens.