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Sindh Cabinet has officially approved the implementation of electronic tagging or e-tagging for repeat criminals under the Sindh Habitual Offenders Monitoring Act 2022.
Notified on August 11, 2023, this law is a major step to reduce street crimes and improve public security across urban areas of the province.
Under the law, habitual offenders – people repeatedly arrested for crimes like vehicle theft or drug offenses – will be tagged with electronic anklets or bracelets.
This tracking mechanism ensures their movements are monitored in real-time.
The concept was first used in the United States in 1983 and later adopted by countries like South Korea, where it led to a significant drop in sex crimes.
Inspired by these results, Sindh aims to replicate the system locally.
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During the cabinet meeting, it was discussed that the devices used in Sindh must be waterproof, tamper-proof, and non-removable and will provide continuous tracking data to the police at various operational levels for thorough supervision.
Magistrates will authorize tagging based on police requests or independent evaluation.
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The initial monitoring duration will be no less than six months, extendable if required based on the case specifics.
Police and judicial officials believe this rule will deter frequent offenders and help reduce crime rates across urban areas of the province.
The provincial cabinet has given formal approval, signaling that implementation will soon begin.
By introducing global practices in law enforcement, the Sindh government is hoping to make a strong impact in controlling recurring crime.
