Newly elected Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah says protecting lives and properties of people is top most priority of his government.

Chairing a meeting on law and order after taking charge of the office in Karachi today, he expressed determination to eliminate bandits from the riverine areas of Sukkur and Larkana districts.

He said that a joint operation against dacoits will be launched in cooperation with Punjab and Balochistan governments.

Murad Ali Shah made it clear that he is not satisfied with the street crime situation in the province and directed officials concerned to take strict action and improve law and order.

The Chief Minister also directed to make the province drug free.