Going after the bad eggs: IGP seeks enquiry against ‘corrupt’ officials
Based on the complaint, a secret probe was conducted and Durrani subsequently suspended 4 police officers.
PESHAWAR:
Taking notice of complaints against officials of Nowshera and Peshawar traffic police, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa IGP Nasir Khan Durrani ordered their suspension and the initiation of departmental proceedings, read an official handout.
The orders were issued on October 30, 2014 after a preliminary report was submitted to the IGP by the respective enquiry committees.
In the first case, the IGP received a complaint from a resident of Nizampur, Nowshera. The complainant alleged the SHO and Muharrar of Nizampur police station deliberately delayed the registration of an FIR against his brother’s murder and showed a lack of interest in the investigation.
The provincial police chief suspended the officials based on a report filed by additional IG investigations and ordered the initiation of a departmental enquiry.
In the second case, the IGP received an anonymous complaint against Peshawar traffic police officials, who were accused of corrupt practices.
Based on the complaint, a secret probe was conducted and Durrani subsequently suspended ASI Ajmal Khan, ASI Malang Jan, SI Noorul Qamar and SI Kifayat Khan. A departmental enquiry was also initiated against the officials.
The handout stated that the K-P Police has embarked on a strict and stringent regime of internal accountability against officers and officials.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 2nd, 2014.
Taking notice of complaints against officials of Nowshera and Peshawar traffic police, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa IGP Nasir Khan Durrani ordered their suspension and the initiation of departmental proceedings, read an official handout.
The orders were issued on October 30, 2014 after a preliminary report was submitted to the IGP by the respective enquiry committees.
In the first case, the IGP received a complaint from a resident of Nizampur, Nowshera. The complainant alleged the SHO and Muharrar of Nizampur police station deliberately delayed the registration of an FIR against his brother’s murder and showed a lack of interest in the investigation.
The provincial police chief suspended the officials based on a report filed by additional IG investigations and ordered the initiation of a departmental enquiry.
In the second case, the IGP received an anonymous complaint against Peshawar traffic police officials, who were accused of corrupt practices.
Based on the complaint, a secret probe was conducted and Durrani subsequently suspended ASI Ajmal Khan, ASI Malang Jan, SI Noorul Qamar and SI Kifayat Khan. A departmental enquiry was also initiated against the officials.
The handout stated that the K-P Police has embarked on a strict and stringent regime of internal accountability against officers and officials.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 2nd, 2014.