Residents of Media Town in Karachi’s Hawks Bay have expressed concern over rising theft and robbery after solar light poles were stolen from the society. The Karachi Press Club and police have both responded to the situation.
KARACHI: Residents of Media Town in Hawks Bay, including members of the journalist community, have voiced concern over what they described as a growing pattern of theft and robbery in the area after thieves removed solar light poles installed inside the housing society.
According to journalists living in the locality, the solar lighting system had been set up on the directions of Sindh’s former chief minister to improve lighting and strengthen security in the neighbourhood. They said the removal of the installations pointed to administrative negligence.
Residents said the lack of functioning streetlights during the night had created conditions in which criminal elements could move more easily, contributing to an increase in robberies and theft. They called for stronger security arrangements and more frequent police patrols in the area.
Journalists’ body expresses concern
Karachi Press Club President Fazil Jamili, Secretary Aslam Khan and members of the managing committee also expressed serious concern over the situation, describing it as alarming. They said that if even a housing society for journalists was not secure, it reflected poorly on the existing security setup.
The office-bearers said the theft of the solar lighting infrastructure underscored the failure of security arrangements in the locality. They urged the authorities to arrest those responsible and to put in place foolproof security for Media Town on a permanent basis.
They also appealed to the Sindh home minister and senior police officials to take immediate notice of the matter and address residents’ concerns over safety.
Police say action is under way
SSP Keamari Sanghar Malik said police were extending full cooperation to the journalist community. He said a team had been constituted to arrest those involved in the theft and that police presence in the area was being ensured.
The SSP said the locality was still under development, but assured residents that effective policing would continue.
The incident has added to concerns among residents who say the absence of street lighting has made the area more vulnerable at night. Their demands remain focused on improved policing, the arrest of those involved, and lasting security measures for the society.
