Crime Reporter
Lahore:Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, chaired an important video-link meeting held at the Central Police Office, Lahore. The IG Punjab directed that security be placed on high alert across the province and ordered the immediate launch of sweep and combing operations in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan and all other districts. IG Punjab said that SDPOs and SHOs must conduct joint operations with the CTD and other security agencies. He instructed CTD, SDPOs and relevant departments to conduct mock exercises in educational institutions. He emphasised that CCTV cameras, security guards and emergency evacuation arrangements at all entry and exit points of schools and colleges must be ensured without exception. He also ordered immediate profiling and data verification of all individuals entering Punjab from outside. The IG Punjab added that monitoring of all banned organisations, including TLP, must continue on a regular basis, and that door-knocking activities should be intensified to curb terrorists and miscreants.Dr Usman Anwar said that Punjab Police values the support of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif for strict crackdowns on traffic law enforcement, crime control and anti-narcotics measures. He noted that due to the sustained efforts of Punjab Police and awareness campaigns, driving license issuance has increased by more than 930% in recent days. He praised DIG Operations Lahore, Faisal Kamran, for achieving a 46% reduction in crime in the provincial capital. He also commended CCD for its strong performance in crime control and anti-narcotics operations. Additionally, IG Punjab appreciated DIG Traffic Waqas Nazir for improvements in traffic law enforcement, reduction in accidents and the increase in licensing.IG Punjab further announced that 3,500 additional promotions will be granted in Punjab Police in the coming days. The meeting was attended by Additional IG Special Branch Rao Abdul Kareem, Additional IG CTD Muhammad Waseem Sial, Additional IG Operations Punjab Muhammad Ali Naikokara, AIG Operations, and AIG Admin & Security. Additional IG South Punjab, all RPOs, DIG Operations Lahore, CPOs, DPOs and Ros participated through video link.
