95 cops promoted to next ranks

As many as 42 assistant sub-inspectors and 53 head constables of the Rawalpindi Division police were promoted to the next ranks based on their ‘performance and service record’. According to sources, Rawalpindi Regional Police Officer (RPO) Syed Khurram Ali issued the promotion orders.

They said a special board consisting of district police officers from all four districts of the division was formed under the leadership of Rawalpindi RPO for the promotion of the officials. On the recommendation of and scrutiny by the board, the promotion orders of the officials were issued, they said. The regional police officer while congratulating the promoted officials said that the process of timely promotion in the force will continue as per the directives of the Punjab Inspector General of the Police. Sources further said all the officers have been promoted to the next rank based on their service record and performance.

The RPO was quoted as saying that the promotions are subject to the performance of the personnel. “Now your responsibilities have doubled and you should perform your duties with dedication to ensure the provision of justice to the citizens", the RPO said. The board made its recommendations after checking the excellent service record and the data of all the officials. Based on these recommendations, 53 head constables were promoted to the post of ASI, while 42 ASIs were promoted to the post of sub-inspector.