Major Theft on Pakistan’s M-5 Motorway: Advanced Cameras Stolen Across 200km Stretch in Sindh
Sukkur/Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan — In a shocking case of large-scale theft and mismanagement, advanced speed enforcement cameras installed on the Sukkur-Multan Motorway (M-5) in Sindh province have been stolen or rendered completely non-functional over a nearly 200-kilometer section from Sukkur to Rahim Yar Khan.According to multiple local media reports, the sophisticated cameras, meant to…
Sukkur/Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan — In a shocking case of large-scale theft and mismanagement, advanced speed enforcement cameras installed on the Sukkur-Multan Motorway (M-5) in Sindh province have been stolen or rendered completely non-functional over a nearly 200-kilometer section from Sukkur to Rahim Yar Khan.
According to multiple local media reports, the sophisticated cameras, meant to monitor traffic speed and enhance security on the busy motorway, are missing. As a result, Motorway Police personnel have reverted to the old manual method, placing traditional speed cameras on the roadside to issue fines.
The incident highlights serious lapses in the maintenance of federal infrastructure projects. Sources indicate that solar panels and other equipment along the route may also have been affected or stolen. This has raised concerns about overall security, traffic management, and law enforcement effectiveness on one of Pakistan’s key north-south motorway links.
No official statement has been issued yet by the National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) or relevant authorities regarding the theft or any investigation launched. Citizens and analysts have criticized it as another example of poor oversight of public assets.
The M-5 motorway is a vital artery connecting southern and central Pakistan, and repeated security issues in the region have previously drawn attention, including reports of banditry and infrastructure damage.
