By Uzma Zafar
ISLAMABAD: According to the details, DIG Islamabad Muhammad Jawad Tariq presided over an important meeting at his office to review the crime situation. The meeting was attended by SSP Operations Muhammad Shoaib Khan, Zonal SPs, SDPOs, and SHOs of all police stations.
During the meeting, introductory discussions were held with all officers, and the performance of each police station was reviewed. At this occasion, he issued directives to the officers, stating that no compromise will be made on the rise in crime.
Stringent legal action will be taken against those involved in serious crimes, and they will be brought to justice.
Efforts should be made to arrest proclaimed offenders on priority, and investigations must be conducted based on merit.
Arrested criminals must be charged based on solid evidence to ensure they are punished appropriately. Patrolling should be made purposeful and more effective. Actions against arms display and land mafia will be carried out without discrimination.
He further said that, the arrest of criminals involved in serious crimes and wanted offenders will be ensured.
SHOs must ensure the effective resolution of citizens’ complaints at the police station level, addressing their issues on a priority basis. Officers should improve their performance, and meetings will be held in each zone.
Strict action will be taken against bribery, corruption, and mistreatment of citizens. Actions will also be taken regarding the existing complaints of corruption. Unprofessional, and misuse of power will not be tolerated. The protection of citizens’ lives, property, and dignity is paramount.
For crime prevention, effective and coordinated strategies will be implemented against organized criminal groups. Efforts will also be made to arrest the accomplices and facilitators of arrested criminals. The arrest and recovery of criminals involved in motorcycle and car thefts will be ensured, he added.
He directed the officers to utilize all resources to eliminate criminal elements. The arrest of criminals involved in serious cases will also be ensured. Special attention will be given to eliminating drug trafficking, particularly within educational institutions, and a comprehensive strategy will be devised to tighten the grip on criminal elements and reduce crime.
Professional beggars and their facilitators will be arrested, and cases will be filed against them. Investigations into pending cases should be concluded promptly, and cases should be forwarded to the relevant courts.
Efforts should be made to improve the quality of investigations. All officers must maintain exemplary discipline. The protection of citizens’ lives and property is the top priority, and any negligence in this regard will not be tolerated, he added.
