Central Police Office: IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar chaired a video link crime meeting.
IG Punjab directs Intensification of Intelligence-Based Operations to Eradicate Organized Crime across the Province.
Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that the pace of intelligence-based targeted operations should be accelerated to eradicate the organized crime across the province, including Lahore. He emphasized that crackdowns should be intensified to arrest dangerous absconders involved in serious crimes. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar mentioned that effective investigation leading to substantial punishments for criminals is the key formula for crime control. He stressed that the scope of intelligence-based operations should be broadened to eradicate the menace of drugs. IG Punjab directed that the protection of citizens' lives, property, and adherence to the law must be ensured at all costs. He instructed Regional Police Officers (RPOs) and District Police Officers (DPOs) to personally supervise operations aimed at safeguarding citizens' lives and property and eliminating crime. Regular search, sweep, and combing operations should continue to suppress miscreant elements in all districts. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that no one should be allowed to take the law into their own hands, and there should be no delay in legal action against violations. All patrolling teams should enhance their effectiveness in their respective beat areas. Dr. Usman Anwar expressed these views while giving directives to officers today at the Central Police Office. He issued important instructions while reviewing the law and order and crime situation in various regions and districts. Officers participating in the meeting provided briefings to IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar. The meeting was attended by the Additional IG Punjab, Additional IG Operations, AIG Development, AIG Operations, and DPO Sargodha. RPO Rawalpindi, DIG PHP, DIG Elite, along with various DPOs from different districts participated via video link.
(Handout No. 1019)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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