Haqnawaz Shinwari
SWAT
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Zulfiqar Hameed on Tuesday lauded the sacrifices made by the police force for peace and security in the Malakand Division, particularly in Swat, and vowed continued reforms and welfare measures to enhance their capabilities and morale.
Speaking at a Police Darbar held at Javed Iqbal Shaheed Police Lines in Swat, the IGP said the restoration of peace in the region was made possible by the tireless efforts and sacrifices of the police.
“We salute the martyrs and express our solidarity with their families,” he said, addressing a large gathering of police officers and personnel from across the Malakand region.
The event was attended by Regional Police Officer (RPO) Malakand Sher Akbar Khan, along with district police officers from Swat, Lower Dir, Upper Dir, Chitral, Bajaur, Buner, and other senior officials.
IGP Hameed emphasized the need for proactive and community-based policing to root out crime before it takes hold.
He instructed officers to act decisively against criminals and urged junior personnel to perform their duties with integrity and dedication.
KP police chief also reiterated that the welfare of the police force remains a top priority. “We are in talks with the government to raise police salaries, and God willing, police salaries will soon be on par with those in Punjab,” he announced.
Addressing concerns raised by personnel, the IGP issued on-the-spot orders for the resolution of promotion-related grievances. In a compassionate gesture, he also announced a grant of Rs 2 million for the medical treatment of a constable’s children, highlighting the department’s commitment to the wellbeing of its personnel.
The police chief revealed that the Police Training School Swat will soon be upgraded to college status, allowing officers from Malakand Division to complete lower-level training locally rather than traveling to Hangu.
To promote physical fitness, IGP Hameed directed the RPO Malakand to establish gyms in all police lines across the division. He also announced a partnership with a leading hospital to provide artificial limbs to disabled veterans, saying that no effort would be spared in supporting those who have suffered injuries in the line of duty.
Earlier in the day, the IGP inaugurated a newly constructed Martyrs’ Memorial at Police Line Kabal. “Our martyrs are our pride, and their sacrifices will never be forgotten,” he said. Gifts were distributed to the children of fallen officers in a show of solidarity and remembrance.
In meetings with members of the Public Liaison Committees (PLC) and Dispute Resolution Councils (DRC), the IGP praised their voluntary efforts in resolving local disputes. “Those who serve the people without any compensation are true heroes,” he remarked.
