In a department where employees are not even paid on time, it is shameful that the government officials and politicians expect the policemen to work dutifully. PHOTO: REUTERS
In Karachi, the government and the Sindh Police have launched their targeted operation against criminals since September last year, but at the cost of several lives of those within the forces. According to a news report published on these pages, around 45 policemen have been killed since January and the death toll rises every day.
The morale within the department will surely be at an all-time low as the police personnel lose their colleagues. In such a situation, there is an urgent need for the government and the Sindh Police officials to step in and make sure the personnel know that their sacrifices are highly valued. The government must take care of the families of the victims and give compensations promptly.
It is at times like these that the higher-ups in the police force must lend a helping hand to their juniors, who end up paying the price of decisions taken at much higher levels. This is also a time for society at large to recognise the sacrifices these law enforcers are making. As the Karachi operation continues, it is now time for the government to lay down a proper strategy to deal with the backlash as the police force cannot lose any more men.
One of the victims of the Razzakabad bus attack was going to submit an application, complaining that he has not been paid his salary for the past nine months. In a department where employees are not even paid on time, it is shameful that the government officials and politicians expect the policemen to work dutifully and provide security to those who hardly seem to care for them. The current status of the police force will have deep repercussions for the future of the department as young people will be reluctant to join the profession.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 15th, 2014.
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Nation must appreciate policeman and their sacrifices, but must always remember that Army officers make bigger sacrifices! Failure to appreciate basic facts will lead to demotivation of Army.
It is really sad to read that its just 45 / 365 days and 45 Police / LEA personnel have laid to rest! Another sad part that they are not even getting paid regularly and still performing their duties! Hats off! Hope to get peace in our country soon. Ameen!