PESHAWAR
District Police Officer (DPO) North Waziristan, Saleem Khan has directed district police for tightening the security of population and housing census teams and crackdown against criminals especially drugs’ peddlers.
He issued these directives during his surprise visit to Police Station Datakhel and various check posts on Sunday. During the visit, he checked the lockups, residential barracks, arms store and record of other sections including crime statement and registers.
Talking to police personnel, the DPO directed them to remain alert in the prevailing situation and ensuring the use of helmet and jacket while performing duties at check posts.
During the visit, the DPO also met with local elders, heard their issues and collected first hand information from them regarding security arrangements, flow of traffic in urban centres and other problems.
On this occasion, the local elders made commitment with the DPO and extension of full support to police against narcotics and other crimes. He also visited the under-construction Data Khel Police station.
