IGP forms committee for police reforms
A meeting of the Police Executive Board was convened at the Central Police Office in Karachi with IGP Sindh Riffat Mukhtar Raja in the chair.
The meeting covered several significant issues outlined in a comprehensive agenda, with a detailed briefing provided by the DIGP.
Key discussions focused on the career progression of newly-recruited inspectors in legal and investigations, as well as ex-military police personnel.
In response, IGP Riffat Mukhtar Raja established a five-member committee tasked with formulating thorough recommendations encompassing actionable proposals concerning the primary responsibilities, promotions, appointments, and transfers of these newly recruited personnel.
The committee comprises three senior DIGPs, two SSPs, and an SP, ensuring a broad spectrum of expertise and perspectives.
IGP Riffat Mukhtar Raja expressed optimism regarding the transformative impact anticipated with the inclusion of Inspectors in legal and investigation within the Sindh police, particularly in enhancing the efficiency of the investigation department and expediting the resolution of pending cases in courts.
Riffat Mukhtar Raja underscored the need for proactive measures to equip them with requisite skills.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 14th 2024.