SWAT
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police (IGP) Zulfiqar Hameed has said that peace in Swat and other parts of Malakand Division is the result of countless sacrifices rendered by police personnel, adding that the sacrifices of police martyrs will never be forgotten.
He was addressing a police darbar held at Police Lines Kabal, Swat, to hear the problems and complaints of police personnel. A large number of police officers and personnel from across Malakand Division attended the gathering.
Regional Police Officer (RPO) Malakand, Zahid Nawaz Marwat, welcomed the IGP upon his arrival and said that Malakand Police remained fully prepared to deal with any challenging situation and would continue playing its role in maintaining peace in the region.
During the darbar, police personnel presented their complaints and concerns to the IGP, who listened to them attentively and issued on-the-spot instructions to the relevant authorities for resolving several issues.
Addressing the gathering, IGP Zulfiqar Hameed said police personnel had rendered immense sacrifices for restoring peace, particularly in Swat and described the martyrs a source of pride for the police department.
He announced that a proper system for police leave and attendance would be introduced, while duty schedules would be revised to help personnel maintain a balance between their professional responsibilities and private lives.
The IGP emphasized that all postings and promotions would be made strictly on merit, ensuring that eligible personnel received promotions in accordance with established criteria.
He further said that the compensation package for police martyrs had been increased fourfold. The families of martyred personnel would now receive cash instead of plots, enabling them to purchase property according to their preferences or meet other financial needs.
The IGP directed police personnel to perform their duties with honesty and dedication and treat citizens visiting police stations with courtesy, listen to their complaints carefully and resolve their issues in accordance with the law.
He said measures for the welfare of police personnel would continue to enable them to perform their duties more effectively and further enhance the department’s reputation through public service.
Following the police darbar, the IGP met with the families of police martyrs who had sacrificed their lives for peace in the region. Families of martyrs from across Malakand Division attended the meeting.
Tributes were paid to the police personnel who laid down their lives for the country, nation and police department. The IGP reaffirmed that their sacrifices and mission would always be remembered and honoured.
He said police heroes who sacrificed their lives for the protection of the public would never be forgotten, adding that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police were taking all possible measures for the welfare of martyrs’ families.
The IGP also showed affection towards the children of the martyrs and presented them with gifts.
