Crime Reporter
RAWALPINDI: Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rawalpindi Babar Sarfraz Alpa on Wednesday presided over the monthly meeting of the Regional Police Coordination Committee (RPCC) to review performance, enhance institutional coordination and improve policing standards across the region.
According to an RPO spokesperson, the meeting held in accordance with the directives of Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar, was attended by City Police Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi Syed Khalid Hamdani, District Police Officers (DPOs) of Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal and Murree, Regional Officers of Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and Special Branch, SP and SSP Operations, SP Legal Rawalpindi Region, Chief Traffic Officer, SSPU Regional Officer, and other relevant unit heads.During the session, the participants reviewed the current law and order situation across the region, preparations for New Year night, the snowfall season in Murree, crime prevention, policing effectiveness, and security arrangements for Chinese citizens and other foreigners deployed on CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) and non-CPEC projects.Sensitive locations, operational challenges in various police units, and proposed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for First Information Report (FIR) registration were also discussed.RPO Alpa directed all districts and units to maintain effective coordination, enhance operational readiness, upgrade policing standards in line with modern requirements, and ensure prompt investigation and prosecution of registered cases.He emphasised taking action against illegally residing foreigners and responding promptly to complaints submitted through the police complaint portal.Special security arrangements were also planned for the upcoming 13th Rajab processions and gatherings marking the birth anniversary of Hazrat Ali (AS).Ahead of the New Year night and possible snowfall in Murree, the RPO instructed the implementation of a special security plan, traffic management, tourist guidance, deployment of additional personnel, coordination with rescue services, and continuous monitoring of major highways. He stressed that the safety of citizens and tourists remains the top priority, and the police will remain fully alert to handle any untoward incidents.The RPO noted that the establishment of the RPCC had significantly improved coordination among all departments, which was crucial for effective policing and maintaining law and order. Recommendations presented during the meeting were used to determine future actions.
