SUJAWAL (Kamran Khamiso Khowaja) – A wave of robberies along the Jati-Sujawal road has left residents and business owners in Taluka Jati gripped by fear, as the area increasingly falls prey to criminal gangs. Over the past two months, the once-bustling commercial hub has become a hotspot for bandit activity, severely impacting daily life and economic activities in the region.
The Jati-Sujawal road, a vital route linking several villages and coastal communities to the district headquarters in Sujawal, has become unsafe, particularly at night. Traders, civil society members, and citizens from areas including Jati town, Baran Abad, Nohria Abad, Kachi Begna, and Begna have raised serious concerns about the deteriorating security situation.
Local residents expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the area police, accusing them of failing to control the increasing number of robbery incidents. Many believe the lack of police action is emboldening criminal elements.
The Station House Officer (SHO) of Jati Police Station acknowledged the issue but stated that victims often hesitate to file formal complaints, which delays police response. “This is my first posting in the district, and I need some time to take effective action against these criminal groups,” the SHO said.
District police officials, when contacted, claimed that SHOs across the region had been directed to increase patrols and take preventive measures. However, the lack of community cooperation continues to hinder progress. In two separate incidents, locals captured three alleged robbers and handed them over to the police, but later refused to assist in further legal proceedings.
Rafique Memon, a local trader, lamented the impact of the crime wave on business, stating, “For the last couple of months, we’ve been living in constant fear. Economic activity has suffered drastically.”
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Deedar Hussain Notiyar, a public transport driver, described nighttime travel as life-threatening. “Driving after dark on this road feels like gambling with our lives,” he said.
Citizens and business owners have now called on Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sujawal to take swift and decisive action against the rising lawlessness and restore public confidence.
The situation continues to escalate, with urgent calls for security reinforcements and stronger community-police collaboration to curb the menace.
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