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Tuesday September 17, 2024

IGP orders resolving cops’ issues

By Our Correspondent
September 10, 2024
Inspector General Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar addressing an event on December 17, 2023. — Facebook/Punjab Police Pakistan
Inspector General Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar addressing an event on December 17, 2023. — Facebook/Punjab Police Pakistan

LAHORE:IGP Punjab met with police employees and their families at the Central Police Office Monday. IG Punjab listened to the requests of the employees and issued directives to resolve their issues. He directed Additional IG Investigation Punjab to provide relief on the request of retired DSP Sajjad Hassan Mehdi for reappointment as Inspector. He also issued instructions to Commandant Lahore Training College on the application of Constable Imran Elahi’s wife for immediate relief. He forwarded the reappointment request of retired Sargodha Inspector Legal, Umar Daraz, to the Additional IG Investigation. He directed AIG Admin & security to provide relief on the promotion request of Special Branch Junior Clerk, Muhammad Yaseen. He directed DIG Establishment-II to provide relief on the promotion request of Sargodha ASI, Muhammad Mumtaz, after refixation of his seniority. Similarly, he instructed the Additional IG Punjab to provide relief on the promotion request of Rahim Yar Khan Police Sub-Inspector, Abdul Mannan. IG Punjab also issued directives on requests related to discipline, administration, welfare, and other matters.

IGP chairs video conference

IGP Punjab chaired a video conference on Monday at the Central Police Office with RPO Bahawalpur, DPO Rahim Yar Khan, DPO Bhakkar, and check post in-charges from Kot Sabzal and Dajal, along with Rangers personnel.

He emphasised the critical role of the Kot Sabzal check post in preventing smuggling and protecting citizens from honey traps, noting that Punjab Police have saved over 470 individuals through awareness and monitoring. The Dajal check post, crucial for counter-terrorism and preventing inter-provincial trafficking, also requires vigilance. IG Punjab instructed officials to regularly inspect the check posts and ensure they are well-equipped.