K-P governor tells DSPs to gain public’s confidence

Iqbal Zafar Jhagra says police need to adapt to the changing scenario

PESHAWAR: K-P Governor Iqbal Zafar Jhagra on Firday told the DSPs to sharpen their professional skills and try to introduce people-friendly policing under their command.

"Make the people feel that you are their servants and friends; maintain the highest standards of honour, integrity, justice and fair play. If you do that, people will have confidence and trust in you and will look upon you as friends and well-wishers," he said addressing the participants of the 3rd Junior Command Course for DSPs at Governor's House.

Regarding the security situation, he said police need to adapt to the changing scenario. “We are facing serious internal and external challenges and to handle these challenges we needed a decent and well trained police force,” he said.

Besides, Pakistan Provincial Services Academy Director General Nighat Mehroz, faculty and graduating police officers were present on the occasion.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 28^th, 2017.