By Uzma Zafar
ISLAMABAD: IGP Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi chaired an important meeting at the Central Police Office (CPO) Islamabad. The meeting was attended by DIG Islamabad Muhammad Jawad Tariq, DIG Security Muhammad Ateeq Tahir, DIG Headquarters Malik Jameel Zafar, as well as AIGs, SSPs, and Zonal SPs.
In the meeting, the IGP Islamabad conducted a detailed review of the overall security situation in the federal capital, measures taken to prevent crime, and ongoing efforts to provide citizens with the best possible services.
He directed all senior police officers to ensure the establishment of peace and order and to guarantee the city’s full security under all circumstances. He stressed the need to use modern technology, intelligence-based operations, and a coordinated strategy to curb crime.
Issuing further directives, the IGP Islamabad said that checking at the city’s entry and exit points must be made more effective. He directed increased use of modern scanning systems to monitor suspicious vehicles and individuals, and ordered that checkpoints be operated in a smart manner with minimal inconvenience to the public.
IGP Islamabad also issued orders to address worsening traffic issues, increase patrolling on major roads, enhance snap-checking, implement special security plans for sensitive areas, and further strengthen the presence and effectiveness of field forces.
He also directed additional measures for public facilitation, including improvements to the online complaint system, activation of police help desks, deployment of mobile facilitation units, community policing, and upgrading special services for women, children, and senior citizens.
IGP Islamabad also met with the newly appointed SP Rural Zone, Flight Lieutenant (R) Zeeshan Ali. He assigned him key responsibilities, including maintaining law and order in the rural zone, resolving citizens’ issues on a priority basis, and ensuring that police stations provide facilities according to SIPS protocols.
IGP Islamabad emphasized developing a comprehensive strategy to promote public-friendly policing, increase community engagement, strengthen patrolling in rural areas, and ensure the prompt resolution of land disputes and other local issues.
He stressed that officers’ behaviour, performance, and the improvement of police-station culture must be treated as top priorities.
