RPO Dev says crime in Pindi showing downward trend

Police claim to have recovered drugs worth millions in past two months

RAWALPINDI: Regional Police Officer (RPO) Muhammad Fayyaz Dev on Friday said the police department was working freely without any political pressure.

Addressing a press conference in his office, he said since the past two months the police have conducted 94 major operations against drug pushers and recovered drugs worth millions of rupees from their possession.

He claimed that crime in Rawalpindi is showing a downward trend and the police is making all out efforts to curb crime in the city.



Responding to a query, about the killing of Jamat ulema Islam chief he said the investigation procedure and development in the case are going in the right direction.

He added that the police is thoroughly investigating the incident and will bring those responsible to justice at once.

To a question, he said Central Investigative Agency (CIA) is being reactivated to stop vehicle and motorcycles theft.

He added that the newly appointed superintendent of police CIA has been given the task in this regard.

Moreover, the RPO went on to pay tribute to the valor Station House Officer Qamar Sultan, stating, “The SHO has set an example of what a true policeman should be like and such brave policemen are the pride of police department.”



He called upon policemen to play an effective role in controlling crime adding that it is the prime responsibility of the police department to protect the lives and property of the citizens.

On the occasion, the RPO awarded cash prizes and commendation certificates to the brave policemen, showing valor when attackers opened firing in Imperial market in the jurisdiction of City Police Station. City Police Officer Ahsan Abbas, Senior Superintendent of Police Abdul Qadir and other officials were also present on the occasion.