Karachi: Senior police officers of Sindh and Balochistan on Wednesday agreed to enhance inter-provincial cooperation, intelligence sharing and capacity building to strengthen efforts against crime and maintain law and order.
The understanding was reached during a coordination meeting attended by Additional Inspector General of Police – Karachi Azad Khan, Additional IGP Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), DIGP South, DIGP West and other senior officers of Sindh Police, said a news release.
The Balochistan Police delegation included DIGP Khuzdar, SSP CTD, officers of the Special Branch and other senior officials.
The meeting reviewed the overall law and order and security situation, the possible movement of criminal elements and measures to improve coordination between the two provincial police forces.
The participants agreed to enhance intelligence sharing, undertake joint initiatives and further strengthen camera surveillance at entry and exit points between the two provinces.
Sindh Police also offered full support for the capacity building of Balochistan Police by providing training facilities, technical assistance and support in resolving technical issues.
The meeting further agreed to strengthen cooperation between the Special Branches and Counter-Terrorism Departments of Sindh and Balochistan through greater information sharing, joint training and improved operational coordination.
At the conclusion of the meeting, officers from both sides exchanged commemorative shields as a gesture of mutual cooperation.