A delegation of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) called on IG Punjab Aamir Zulfiqar Khan.
During the meeting, the UNODC delegation informed about the training of staff of Women and Juvenile Facilitation Center in Gujranwala.
Elimination of incidents of violence, harassment and abuse of women and children is one of the top priorities of Punjab Police. Aamir Zulfiqar Khan
IG Punjab directed to start work for establishment of Women and Juvenile Facilitation Center in Lahore and Rawalpindi.
UNODC will assist Master Trainers of Punjab Police and Investigative Officers to equip them with advanced investigative skills. Country Head UNODC
Inspector General Police Punjab Aamir Zulfiqar Khan has said that the elimination of incidents of violence, harassment and abuse of women and children is among the top priorities of Punjab Police and effective use of modern technology is being ensured along with professionalism to investigate such crimes is being ensured. IG Punjab said that the establishment of Women and Juvenile Facilitation Center in Gujranwala with the support of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is commendable, which will help in prevention and effective investigation of gender and child related crimes. IG Punjab directed to start work for the establishment of Women and Juvenile Facilitation Centers in Lahore and Rawalpindi. He said that specially trained and expert women and officials have been posted for investigation of gender based and children abuse cases in Women and Juvenile Facilitation Center of Gujranwala. Moreover, modern facilities , legal assistance, psychosocial support and other facilities have also been provided for investigation. IG Punjab said that the training modules are being upgraded to increase the efficiency of police investigation officers, while modern skills and use of scientific methods are being ensured for effective investigation of crimes related to women and children. He expressed these views today while meeting the delegation of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) at the Central Police Office. The 8-member delegation headed by Country Head Mr. Jeremy Milsom also included the personalities of the Royal Embassy of Norway. During the meeting , the delegation told about training of staff posted in Women and Juvenile Facilitation Center Gujranwala. It was agreed to continue joint projects regarding capacity building.
Jeremy Milsom, Head of UNODC delegation while talking to IG Punjab, said that UNODC and will impart modern investigative skills to Investigating Officers and Punjab Police Master Trainers. Likewise, capacity building investigation officers shall also be increased by imparting modern training with respect of Narcotics Control under E-Learning. IG Punjab said that intelligence-based operations have been accelerated in all districts of the province to root out drug trafficking. During the meeting, it was agreed to extend bilateral cooperation for increasing efficiency of the police force. At the end of the meeting, honorary souvenirs were also exchanged between IG Punjab and UNODC delegation. Additional IG Training, Additional IG Logistics and Procurement, DIG Operations and DIG Training and other officers were also present on this occasion.
(Handout No.16)
Nayab Haider
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
***************************
