‘Jihad’ to continue until all criminals arrested: Shahid Hayat

KARACHI: City Police Chief Shahid Hayat has said the police would not be demoralized as they have worn uniform and they believe in rendering sacrifices.

Exclusively talking to Geo News, Shahid Hayat said that “the jihad” in the city would continue until the last remaining criminal is arrested.

“Police chase criminals and sometimes criminals attack police personnel, which can not affect the morale and spirit of the police.”

He said that 90 suspects have been taken into custody following the Landhi incident that left six police personnel dead on Saturday night. He said that the suspects are being interrogated.

The city police chief further said that several criminals released on parole have fled the country. “We will try to have red warrants issued for such criminals.”

Shahid Hayat told Geo News that 500 retired officers of Pakistan army have joined police force while 600 more personnel would join soon.

The chief minister has approved 400 personnel for anti-encroachment cell, he added.