By Uzma Zafar
ISLAMABAD: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad, Muhammad Ahsan Younus Monday eulogized services of retired policemen which performed their due role in maintaining law and order in the federal capital.
A ceremony was organized here in honor of 183 retired personnel, attended by senior police officers, and a large number of Jawans.
Speaking at the occasion, the IGP said the entire department was proud of their retired officers which had served the department more than 40 years.
The contribution of policemen for rule of law and saving lives and properties of citizens would always be remembered, he added.
The capital police chief distributed honorary shields and certificates of appreciation among the police officers. He said every personnel should learn from experience of retired personnel and serve the department in best way. He said If any retired officer wants to take part in policing activities, he will be welcomed. IGP Islamabad directed SSP Headquarters to form a WhatsApp group of all retired police officers to resolve their issues on priority. He directed for the formulation of a committee to address the issues of police pensioners.
He extended well wishes to the outgoing officers and wish them best of luck in future endeavors.