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LAHORE, Dec 04 (APP): Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, chaired a meeting at the Central Police Office on Thursday to review the province-wide law and order situation, traffic flow, challaning procedures, repatriation of illegally residing foreigners, arrest of extremist proclaimed offenders, and verification matters.
Additional IG Special Branch Rao Abdul Kareem, Additional IG Investigation Shahzada Sultan, Additional IG Operations Muhammad Ali Naikokara, Commandant PC Hussain Habib Imtiaz, Commandant Police School of Intelligence Mahboob Rasheed, AIG Operations Zahid Nawaz Marwat and AIG Admin & Security Dr. Asad Ijaz Malhi attended the meeting. DIG Traffic Punjab, all RPOs, CPOs, DPOs, CTOs, SSPs and SPs Investigation participated via video link.
According to police spokesman, the IGP Punjab conducted a detailed review of traffic management, pending challans, performance of dispute resolution committees (DRCs), arrest of extremist proclaimed offenders, and the ongoing campaign for the repatriation of illegally residing Afghan nationals and other foreigners.
Dr. Usman appreciated the services of outgoing RPOs, the CPO Gujranwala and several DPOs, while expressing good wishes for the newly appointed regional and district officers. He directed the officers to discharge their responsibilities with dedication and professionalism.
The IGP Punjab issued strict instructions for the early completion of pending challans in consultation with the prosecution and stressed ensuring accurate and uniform data entry.
Emphasising strict measures for maintaining law and order, he said the immediate arrest of miscreants must be ensured. He commended the performance of Sialkot Police, and RPOs and CPOs of Multan and Sheikhupura, along with officers of other districts.
Dr. Usman underscored the need to create public awareness about amended traffic laws and directed optimal use of artificial intelligence, CCTV surveillance and drone technology to improve traffic management. He further instructed that the repatriation drive for illegally residing foreigners be expedited across Lahore and the province, appreciating Rawalpindi Police for their role in the campaign.
He said that all disputes brought before DRCs should be resolved with mutual consent to ensure timely relief and justice to citizens.