The Member National Assembly (MNA) Sheikh Rashid Hafeez, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Muhammad Ali Randhawa and representatives of district administration attended the court.
In regards to encroachments, a resident of Committee Chowk told the CPO that 10 of his shops were illegally occupied by land grabbers and the police was siding with the suspects. The complainant lost control of his emotions and started crying. However, the CPO consoled him and assured that justice would be served.
The citizens, exasperated by the drug-mafia, told the CPO that drugs were still being sold under police supervision in various areas. They expressed that drug-dealers were so powerful that the police were reluctant to take action against them.
The CPO asked the citizens to identify anyone in the police they believed was involved. He assured the citizens that strict action would be taken against those involved.
On the occasion, the Chief Municipal Officer said that the municipal department conducted daily operations against illegal encroachments but the encroachers established them again the next day. He expressed that encroachments could not be completely eradicated without co-operation of the traders’ community.
While addressing the open court, the MNA pledged that the city would be cleaned from drug mafia.
While talking to the media after the meeting, the DC said that all complaints would be resolved within a week. He said that complaints against police were reviewed by the police and the related assistant commissioner (AC) was responsible for examining complaints against the administration. He added that ahead of monsoon season, drills were underway while storm drains were being cleaned and cleared to avert any possible danger.
Ariel firing ban
The CPO said it was the utmost responsibility of the parliamentarians to practice what they preached.
While talking to the parliamentarians in his office, he said that recommendations from parliamentarians relating to improvement in police reforms would be analysed and implemented. He assured them that any policemen found involved in any criminal activity would be held accountable.
He categorically said that aerial firing in weddings was strictly banned. He added that the groom and wedding hall administration along with the police official in charge in the area would face cases in such scenarios.
Moreover, the parliamentarians hailed the Rawalpindi police measures including operations against drug dealers and encroachment mafia.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 7th, 2019.
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