IGP commends cops for sports achievements

By Uzma Zafar

ISLAMABAD: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Captain (Retd.) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry chaired a meeting with senior police officers, attended by DIG Security Islamabad Rana Umar Farooq. The meeting reviewed progress on the renovation and upgradation of all police stations under SIPS protocols, ongoing construction projects and measures to improve facilities for citizens at police stations.
IGP Islamabad directed officers to expedite all ongoing projects and upgrade police stations in line with modern requirements to provide citizens with a better environment and improved facilities.
Meanwhile, IGP Islamabad Captain (Retd.) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry held a meeting with branch in-charges to review the performance of various branches, improvements in office procedures and progress on ongoing assignments. He directed officers to ensure the timely completion of official work, further improve efficiency and enhance the standard of public service.
He emphasized the importance of transparency, professionalism and effective institutional performance. Furthermore, IGP Islamabad Captain (Retd.) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry invited Pakistan Ball and Deck Hockey Team coach and Islamabad Police Constable Muhammad Yousaf, along with Sports Officer ASI Shahid Hussain, to the Central Police Office and presented them with certificates of appreciation in recognition of their contributions to sports. He appreciated their achievements and stated that officers and officials who excel in sports alongside their professional duties are a source of pride for Islamabad Police. He reaffirmed that personnel demonstrating outstanding performance would continue to be encouraged and motivated to serve with greater dedication, commitment and responsibility.
In addition, IGP Islamabad Captain (Retd.) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry held an Orderly Room at the Central Police Office, where he directly heard the service-related and personal issues of police officers and officials and issued on-the-spot directions for their resolution.
He directed the concerned officers to address genuine grievances promptly, strictly on merit and in accordance with the prescribed rules and regulations, ensuring that departmental matters are not subjected to unnecessary delays. IGP Islamabad reaffirmed that upgrading police stations, improving office efficiency, ensuring the welfare of police officers and officials, and recognizing outstanding performance remain key priorities of Islamabad Police.
He directed all officers to discharge their duties with professionalism, dedication and a strong sense of responsibility to protect citizens’ lives and property and provide them with effective and timely police services.