Karachi:Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh Javed Alam Odho on Thursday assured an eight-member delegation of the Women’s Action Forum (WAF) of all possible measures to protect women and children, safeguard their rights and ensure prompt justice.
The delegation, led by Malika Khan, met the IGP at the Central Police Office Karachi, where senior police officers, including DIGs of Headquarters, Crime and Investigations, Traffic Karachi and Training, and AIGs of HRC/GBV, Legal, Administration and PDIT were also present, said a news release.
The delegation comprised Uzma Noorani, Anita Panjwani, Nuzhat Shireen, Raheela Rahim, Anees Haroon, Malika Khan, Kausar S. Khan and Seemi Kamal.
The WAF representatives briefed the IGP on issues faced by women, including harassment, violence and assault, and discussed police measures, mutual cooperation and related matters concerning such incidents across Sindh.
The delegation appreciated the Sindh Police’s prompt response and effective measures in cases involving violations of women’s rights. It also requested the restoration of a joint WhatsApp group to facilitate reporting serious incidents, sharing information on police action and raising public awareness.
The IGP directed the restoration of the group and assured the delegation of full cooperation.
He said violence, sexual harassment and sexual assault against women and children would not be tolerated, directing officers to ensure strict and impartial legal action in such cases.
He further instructed police to respond promptly to complaints involving women and children, register cases without delay and maintain high standards of investigation.
The IGP also directed officers to treat survivors of sexual harassment and their families with dignity, sensitivity and compassion, ensuring they were not subjected to unnecessary difficulties.
He said the Sindh Police was strictly following a zero-tolerance policy towards violence against women and children.