Staff Reporter
Lahore: Inspector General Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar chaired an important meeting central police office.The meeting was attended by Additional IG South Punjab, all RPOs, CPOs, and DPOs via video link. The meeting reviewed the security arrangements for the ICC Champions Trophy matches, Chinese and foreign nationals, embassies, and financial institutions, as well as the rate of challan cases, key performance indicators (KPIs), hardcore policing, traffic management, and the performance of khidmat centers.The meeting also discussed law and order handling, crime control, investigation matters, and progress on addressing complaints received on 1787.
Addressing the officers in the meeting, IG Punjab said that the protection of women, children, and vulnerable segments of society, as well as the provision of justice and services, should be the top priority. He further instructed that RPOs and DPOs ensure a monitoring mechanism and adherence to timelines for resolving complaints received on 1787. He also directed an acceleration of actions against livestock and electricity theft, drug trade, and illegal weapons. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that efforts should be enhanced to improve patrolling and response times to make roads and highways safer. He also instructed that the crackdown on encroachments and smog be intensified in collaboration with district administrations. He further directed that all preventive actions, including the cancellation of weapon licenses, be implemented in cases of serious and old enmities. On this occasion, IG Punjab also instructed that the security of foreign embassies, police stations, training centers and offices, sensitive installations, and locations be enhanced. He mentioned that cases of child and women abduction and assault should be investigated through the Special Investigation Unit (SSIU). IG Punjab also directed that intelligence-based targeted search and sweep operations be conducted under the supervision of SDPOs. The meeting was also attended by Additional IG Punjab, Additional IG Operations Punjab, Additional IG Investigation, DIG Operations, and AIG Operations, along with relevant officers.
