By Uzma Zafar
ISLAMABAD: The police stations in Islamabad will be equipped with modern facilities and new technological resources with an aim to ensure effective policing and protect lives and property of citizens.
Initiating efforts towards this goal, Caretaker Minister for Interior Dr. Gohar Ijaz laid the foundation stone of the Golra Police Station building. The decoration and embellishment of 13 police stations of the federal capital have also commenced, and within 30 days, these police stations will be equipped with modern facilities and new technological resources.
This initiative aims to enhance the recognition of Islamabad Capital Police, ensuring the protection of lives, property and the establishment of peace and security.
According to details, a ceremony was held in connection with the construction of the new building of Golra Police Station in Islamabad in which the Caretaker Interior Minister Dr. Gohar Ijaz participated as a chief guest and addressed the ceremony. He mentioned that upon assuming the role of Interior Minister, the ICCPO and Chief Commissioner of Islamabad had informed him about the deteriorating conditions of 13 police stations out of 26 in Islamabad, making it impossible for a visit.
In response, he directed the Interior Secretary and other officials to expedite the immediate decoration and embellishment of these police stations.
The work on decorating and embellishing these stations will commence from today (Monday), and it is planned to complete this task within a record period of 30 days.
Dr. Gohar Ijaz emphasized the dedication of police officers and personnel working around the clock in the police stations, acknowledging that the public visits police stations seeking solutions to their issues.
He expressed the commitment to further improve the recognition of the police, ensuring the protection of lives, property, and maintaining peace and security.
During the occasion, ICCPO Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan also addressed the ceremony, acknowledging the limited numbers in the force but highlighting their significant role in maintaining law and order, protecting lives and property, and combating crime.
He thanked the Interior Minister for initiating the decoration and embellishment of police stations, affirming the force’s commitment to ensuring safety and providing facilities to the citizens in Islamabad.
Earlier, the ICCPO Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan welcomed Caretaker Interior Minister Dr. Gohar Ijaz and smartly turned out a contingent of police presented guard of honor to him.
Caretaker Minister for Interior Dr. Gohar Ijaz laid the foundation stone for the new building of Golra Police Station during the event, attended by a large number of police officers, including senior officials, and representatives of the traders’ associations.
