Multan: Central Chairman of Traders’ Association Demands Action Against Rising Crime

Speaking at the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected officials of the Anjuman-e-Tajran Cloth Market on 30-Foot Road, Siddiqui warned that if the increase in theft and robbery is not addressed, the Central Traders’ Association of Pakistan will be forced to stage a protest in front of the CPO’s office.

Siddiqui criticized the local police for their inaction, citing those various areas in Multan—including Fish Market, Dolar Gate, Paper Market, Bohar Gate, Alfalah Market, New Multan, Masoom Shah Road, Muzaffarabad, Bosan Road, Khooni Bridge, Delhi Gate, and Choke Shaheedan—are plagued by thieves breaking into shops and stealing traders’ assets. He expressed his concern that even in front of the Additional IG South Punjab’s office, robbers operate freely while the local police remain passive observers.

He further noted that the rising incidents of theft and robbery have made life difficult for small traders, shopkeepers, and ordinary citizens. Siddiqui criticized the police for harassing traders and citizens instead of addressing the crimes, calling this behavior extremely shameful.

In conclusion, Siddiqui urged the Multan police administration to take immediate and effective action against theft and robbery, or face significant protests and demonstrations organized by the Central Traders’ Association of Pakistan.