Various proposals regarding the change of police uniform were discussed. However, no decision was taken. The meeting decided that Rs4,300 per annum will be paid to officers for purchasing uniforms. PHOTO: NNI
The meeting, held at the Central Police Office, was attended by regional police chiefs.
The officials decided to take stern action against illegal aliens, especially Afghan refugees, no go areas, facilitators of terrorists, those involved in subversive activities, especially elements involved in instigating people through provocative speeches and spreading religious hatred.
The officials decided that Quick Response Force (QRF) would remain in constant touch with the administration and the heads of the school managements.
Sukhera asked field officers to direct the SHOs to coordinate their efforts with QRF personnel deployed around schools.
It was decided that all decisions of the Apex Committee constituted by the federal government and security establishment to fight terrorism would be implemented in the province in letter and spirit.
The officials decided that loudspeakers should only be used for azaan, Friday sermons and funeral announcements. Internal speakers might be used during religious gatherings. In case of violation, the use of loudspeaker may be banned for six months and the violators fined.
The field officers were instructed to ensure the protection of minorities at all cost and allow no one to take law in their own hands.
The officials also decided to start serious action against banned outfits, involved in sectarian violence.
The officials were asked to take action against those involved in heinous crime, including bank robbery, murder, rape and kidnapping for ransom.
The provincial police chief directed the field officers to complete the installation of monitoring systems at all 68 entry points to the province within a week. Funds have already been issued for the project.
The meeting decided to establish 80 police service centres to facilitate people.
The field officers were directed to complete the postings and transfers of SHOs and DSP-level officers in their respective districts within a week. No such officer may be transferred afterwards without the permission of the CPO. The purpose of the policy is to enable field officers to be free of political pressure.
The policy for withdrawal of non-operational staff was also reviewed. It was decided that only performance-based annual confidential reports (ACRs) of officers would be accepted.
Various proposals regarding the change of police uniform were discussed. However, no decision was taken. The meeting decided that Rs4,300 per annum will be paid to officers for purchasing uniforms.
Additional IGP Rai Altaf Hussain, Additional IGP Investigation IGP Tariq Masood Yasin, Additional IGP Punjab Highway Patrol (PHP) Javaid Islam, PHP DIG Salman Chaudhry, Headquarters DIG Farooq Mazhar, DIG Ghulam Mehmood Dogar, DIG Azhar Hameed Khokhar, DIG Zafar Iqbal, Lahore CCPO Amin Wains, all RPOs, CPOs and DPOs attended the conference.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 13th, 2015.
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