Ahsan Iqbal tells IG to crack down on drugs

Says Islamabad police should be made exemplary for the provinces

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Ahsan Iqbal on Monday directed the news Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Sultan Azam Temuri to expedite crackdown against narcotics deaders in the capital He was speaking to Temuri who called on him and briefed the minister On different initiatives. Iqbal said Islamabad police should be made exemplary for the provinces while honest and professionally capable officers be posted. The minister further directed the IGP to accelerate implementation of a Model Police Station project while recruitment of anti-riot police should also be done immediately. He said Islamabad traffic police should ensure implementation of helmets and seat belts rules and police officers should show politeness with public, while leadership training of Station Head Officers (SHOs) should also be conducted. Female SHOs should be appointed and policewomen be encouraged.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 12^th, 2017.