The commission has been tasked to take action against corrupt police officials in light of intelligence reports and police records. PHOTO: FILE
Inspector General Police (IGP) Ihsan Ghani has constituted a Police Accountability Commission at the Central Police Office (CPO) as well as disciplinary committees on districts level to eliminate corruption in the department.
The commission will be headed by the additional inspector general (AIG) at the provincial level, while disciplinary committees will be led by district police officers (DPOs) along with the SSP Special Branch.
“DIG inquiry, AIG establishment, DIG headquarters and AIG legal are members of the commission,” said a police official, requesting anonymity.
The commission has been tasked to take action against corrupt police officials in light of intelligence reports and police records. It is expected to be in place and functional within a month’s time.
“There are policemen who have luxurious lifestyles and live in expensive houses and own properties. This cannot be done without corruption, action will be taken against such personnel, including SHOs and DSPs among others,” the official said.
Initially, the basic work will be done by disciplinary committees at the district level who will recommend departmental action against corrupt officials who live beyond their means, he added. The commission will then investigate the matter and make recommendations to senior police officials.
“Once it is proved that a police officer is involved in corruption, the commission will send its recommendation to the IGP and the official will be fired.”
The provincial government wants to change the image of the police and establishing the commission is a step in the right direction, the official said. Firing corrupt officials from the service will set an example for others, he claimed.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 20th, 2013.
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Decades of corruption is so well established, advanced and swift, even CJ wasn't able to bring clearly known criminal under scrutiniy. Start from one corner or one person, another department or another person protects him,this country is very corruption/corrupt friendly.They go after corrupt police officers,who are living luxurious or beyond their means,they going to find them sleeping on side walks and have nothing on their names, like Nawaz shariff, Action should be silent and sudden. Nothing get done with announcement.
Bravo PTI and Bravo People of KP for accepting the change, which still cant be digested by ANP.
Funny how PTI haters are nowhere to be found on good news about KPK. Aaah, that silence is mesmerizing. And I suggest PTI supporters to comment on this article a lot so it can be highlighted.
Where are are paid media team of PTI opponent parties
Very well done. The PTI led government is on the right track. Police is the backbone of any civilized society and they must be clear of any mess. Although I hope that they be given enough salary, medical and housing allowances so that they don't get lured to corruption that easily.
Where are PTI haters? Silence? Oh I must check them on some miserable news story.