By Uzma Zafar
ISLAMABAD: In line with the vision of the Inspector General Police (IGP) Islamabad Muhammad Ahsan Younas, strict accountability is underway in police department.
According to the details, IGP Islamabad Ahsan Younas organizes ‘Khuli Katcheri’ (open court) in his office on daily basis for timely and on merit resolution of the problems of citizens.
During the ‘khuli katcheris’ held in last one week, 10 complaints made by citizens against the police were sent by IGP Islamabad to the Internal Accountability Unit for inquiry.
The Accountability Unit conducted a detailed and merit-based inquiry into all the complaints, two of which were found to be factual, in which the ASI posted at Aabpara Police Station was suspended for taking bogus action in the case and further departmental action was initiated.
In the second complaint, departmental action was taken against the constable for misusing his office and threatening the complainant. While, 08 complaints were found to be incorrect.
IG Islamabad Muhammad Ahsan Younas has said that corruption in a sacred profession like police department will not be tolerated under any circumstances. After the allegations made in 349 complaints were proved to be true and departmental action has been taken against 501 police personnel. These penalties include dismissal and other minor and major punishments.
He maintained that Islamabad police will leave no stone unturned to resolve the public complaints on priority and inculcate friendly police ecology through enhanced cooperation with people.
Islamabad police chief said that officials of Islamabad police are performing duties with the commitment to ensure protection to the lives and property of the citizens. He said policemen have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty and protected the future of the generation.
