Haqnawaz shinwari
PESHAWAR
Two station house officers (SHOs) were suspended and several others faced disciplinary action during a meeting chaired by Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Dr Mian Saeed Ahmed to review the performance of Peshawar police and finalise security arrangements for Muharram.
The statement said that SHO Rehman Baba and SHO Hasankhel were suspended and directed to report to Police Lines over public complaints and unsatisfactory performance.
Show-cause notices were issued to the SHOs of Matni, Inqelab and Armar police stations, while the SHOs of Regi, Shahpur, Khazana, Kotwali and Agha Mir Jani Shah police stations were warned to improve their performance.
According to an official statement, the meeting was held at Malik Saad Shaheed Police Lines and attended by SSP Operations Farhan Khan, SSP Investigation Ayesha Gul, Commandant Campus Mujeeb-ur-Rehman, divisional SPs, investigation SPs, SDPOs and SHOs.
Meanwhile, the SHOs of Sharqi, Bhana Mari and Shah Qabul police stations were announced cash rewards for what the police described as outstanding performance.
Addressing the meeting, the CCPO said that protection of life and property, prompt resolution of public complaints and service to citizens remained the police force’s primary responsibilities, adding that negligence in the discharge of duties would not be tolerated. He said the policy of accountability and reward would continue to be implemented to improve the performance of the Capital City Police.
The CCPO also directed officers to intensify operations against street criminals, proclaimed offenders, drug traffickers, gamblers, unregistered tenants, illegal private guards, individuals displaying weapons on social media and other habitual offenders.
According to the statement, he ordered police to coordinate with relevant institutions for legal action against proclaimed offenders, including recommendations for blocking identity cards and bank accounts and the attachment of properties in accordance with the law.
Reviewing Muharram security arrangements, Dr Ahmed instructed officials to conduct fresh security audits of sensitive locations, hotels, markets and other important installations, and to take legal action against unregistered tenants and illegal residents.
He also directed police to coordinate with banks to ensure the availability of security guards round the clock and emphasised the need for close liaison with religious leaders of all schools of thought to maintain peace and communal harmony during Muharram.
