Multiple high-tech cameras and other surveillance equipment were stolen from the Sukkur-Multan section of the M5 Motorway. The stretch covers nearly 200 kilometers, with the Ghotki district near Jahankhan Jungle most affected.
The stolen items include cameras, solar panels, street lights, and poles. Some police security posts were also stripped of roofs, lights, and reflectors, leaving the posts abandoned.
Service area street lights are reported as non-functional, and newly installed solar reflectors are 90% damaged. Authorities say the theft has severely disrupted surveillance and monitoring along this important federal roadway.
Due to the missing high-tech cameras, motorway police have reverted to older manual methods. Officers now place speed cameras on roadsides to issue fines, reducing the efficiency of traffic monitoring.
Local authorities and police officials are under pressure to restore the stolen equipment. The incident highlights serious management and security lapses on the M5 Motorway, which connects key regions in Sindh and Punjab.
Motorway officials confirmed that investigations are ongoing to locate the stolen high-tech cameras and other equipment. Meanwhile, temporary measures are being implemented to ensure road safety and reduce accidents in the affected areas.
Experts say this theft not only affects traffic enforcement but also raises concerns about the security of public infrastructure. The absence of functional cameras and lights increases risks for drivers, especially during nighttime or low-visibility conditions.
Authorities are reviewing security protocols for surveillance systems and considering enhanced measures, including regular patrols and remote monitoring, to prevent further thefts.
The incident serves as a reminder of the need for stronger security measures on national highways. Restoring the stolen high-tech cameras is now a top priority for motorway authorities and local law enforcement.
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