FOR a long time, Pakistan has been facing several economic, political and religious challenges, all of which have had a profound negative impact on the people. As a result, the crime rate has continued to rise, reflecting broader instability. In this grim scenario, the absence of egalitarianism and the prevalence of nepotism contribute to growing disparity.

Although there are laws to deal with crime, their enforcement is inconsistent. The police, tasked with regulating criminal activity, often lack the skills necessary to deal with the complexities of modern crime. Despite the growing need, there is no special position of criminologists within the police force to deal effectively with both petty and serious crimes. This oversight has been repeatedly ignored by the government.

For a safer, crime-free society, it is imperative that the government take a strong action by appointing trained criminologists in the police force. Only then can Pakistan hope to address the root causes of the rising crime rates.

Komal Hingoro
Dadu

Published in Dawn, November 16th, 2024