‘ITP to be equipped on modern lines’

ISLAMABAD:

Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) will be equipped on modern lines to ensure efficient policing and quality services to people, said Inspector General of Police (IGP) Qazi Jamilur Rehman during his visit to ITP headquarters where he distributed 250 mobile tabs among police officers for issuance of digital challans.

Senior Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Syed Karar Hussain briefed the IGP about steps being taken to equip the department on modern lines. The IGP said various steps, including upgradation of software of driving license, e-ticketing system and repair of the one-window hall at traffic office would be helpful to ensure efficient policing and provide quality services to people.

Hussain said various seminars are being arranged to aware citizens about traffic rules, enhance liaison with citizens and ensure traffic discipline in the city.

The IGP directed SSP (Traffic) to introduce more digital reforms in policing affairs through the coordination of a private bank. He said that police officials should be also trained about use of this technology so that citizens could be facilitated to the maximum level.

Islamabad police chief also directed to take comprehensive steps to check violations of traffic rules and ensure the use of seat belts and helmets by road users.

He said that lane discipline should be also ensured and strict action to be taken against those using tinted glass vehicles and fancy number plates.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 14^th, 2021.