Cops Having Links With Land Grabbers Not To Be Tolerated:IGP

Sumaira FH Published April 19, 2019 | 11:20 PM

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Apr, 2019 ) :Inspector General police Punjab Capt (R) Arif Nawaz has said that officers and officials having links with land grabbing mafia will not be tolerated and stern legal and departmental action without any delay will be taken them.

He expressed these views during his first video link RPO conference at Central Police Office here on Friday.

He said it is revenue department and courts prerogative to grant custody of land. The prime responsibility of police is to control crime in the province so a two week special campaign will be launched from 20 April to arrest proclaimed offenders and absconders across the Punjab. He directed all RPOs and DPOs to furnish the report to central police office on daily basis.

A crackdown and strict legal action against kite flying and sellers of kite strings will be launched without any discrimination in all districts of Punjab.

He added that strict disciplinary action will be taken against the responsible officers under whom custody any person dies due to police torture.

He further said to avoid the incidents of escaping the culprits from police custody while taking them to courts, if an official is found guilty of any laxity should be punished.

He further said the complaints received by PM portal should be taken up for quick inquiry and further legal proceedings.

He directed the RPOs and DPOs to ensure their presence during office timings in order to provide relief to public.

He further said action will be taken against the DPOs who do not convey directions of IGP to the constable level.

He said all the available resources should be utilized to ensure the security arrangements on the events of Shab e Barat and Easter.

He directed to carve out a comprehensive plan to provide fool proof security for Masajils, Imam Bargaahs, Churches and worship places of minorities.

He further directed to deploy additional security at parks and public places besides installing CCTV cameras on entry and exit points of the big parks.