*Karachi Police Struggle to Curb Crimes as Political Influence and Corruption Erode Effectiveness*
*Karachi (Reporter’s Desk)* – Karachi’s ongoing street crime surge continues to alarm residents, with security institutions appearing helpless in the face of criminal elements allegedly backed by political patronage and federal authorities. Despite tall claims of strategy and coordination, police operations have failed to bring tangible improvements.
Insiders report that several officers in Karachi’s police force are themselves facilitating these crimes. Officers involved in narcotics trade, land grabbing, and extortion allegedly operate under political cover, with no fear of accountability.
According to senior police sources, some officers entrusted with public safety are instead protecting criminals. The lack of decisive action from federal institutions has emboldened these rogue elements within the police. A senior officer stated that Karachi’s police force is rapidly losing credibility due to these internal betrayals, especially in the narcotics and land mafia sectors.
High-ranking officers admit they are aware of personnel involved in organized crimes but claim they lack the authority or support to take action. It’s reported that these groups operate with political and administrative backing, shielding them from internal investigations.
An officer from the Intelligence Bureau (IB) disclosed that criminals posing as informants are actually influencing police action to protect fellow criminals. The same individuals involved in land grabbing rackets also allegedly leak information from within law enforcement circles.
The article further highlights the rise of internal “mafia-style” cells within the police force that demand weekly or monthly payments from officers and civilians alike in exchange for facilitating or ignoring criminal activities. These networks, said to be backed by influential figures, have deeply infiltrated law enforcement operations.
Particularly troubling is the growing influence of international drug traffickers in Pakistan, who have found collaborators within local law enforcement. Intelligence reports claim these foreign criminal syndicates are receiving logistical support from within the country, threatening national security and regional stability.
Alarmingly, multiple sources claim that even when actionable intelligence is provided, meaningful interventions are blocked due to political interference. Officers who attempt to take action reportedly face transfers, suspensions, or threats.
The report concludes with an appeal to federal authorities and law enforcement leadership to take immediate action before the situation deteriorates further. Without decisive reform and accountability, the city’s criminal networks are expected to grow stronger and public trust in the police will continue to erode.