The current situation of the country not only multiplied the responsibilities of the police department but it has also to face the serious challenges of terrorism, besides, crime control and enforcing of law and order. That’s the reason the capacity building of the Punjab police will be raised on modern lines. Whereas, crime fighters will be deputed to eliminate the organized crime along with the boosting of the force’s moral and restoration of its independent identity.
This was stated by newly appointed Inspector General of Police Punjab, Mushtaq Ahmad Sukhera, while talking to the media just after assuming the charge of his office, today at CPO, Lahore. DIG Headquarters Punajb, Muhammad Tahir, AIG Admin and Security, Sajjad Hassan Khan Manj, PSO to IGP Punjab, Tariq Rustam Chohan and other officers received the IGP.
A smart contingent of the Punjab police presented the guard of honor to IGP.
While answering the questions of the media, IGP said that Punjab police will support the Pakistan Army in operation against terrorist but the security of the IGP Office will be managed by Punjab police. He said that honest, professional, dedicated and public friendly officers / officials will be encouraged so that the complaints of the oppressed and downtrodden people will be redressed in time and timely justice could be ensured.
He hoped that the network of intelligence sharing will be expanded to eradicate the crime from the society.
(Handout No. 102)
Source: Director Public Relations, Punjab Police.
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Press Release Date:
Tuesday, June 17, 2014