IGP Rizvi reviews model jail progress, orders early completion, capacity building

ISLAMABAD, Apr 05 (APP): Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi reviewed the progress of the under-construction Islamabad Model Jail and directed authorities to ensure its early completion in line with modern standards.

An official told APP on Sunday that the IGP held a meeting with SSP Prisons Islamabad Ali Akbar and examined the progress report of the project.

 IGP Rizvi directed that the construction work be completed at the earliest while meeting contemporary requirements, adding that officers and personnel deployed on jail duty should be provided modern professional training.

Rizvi also emphasized ensuring robust security arrangements, enhancing CCTV surveillance systems, and keeping emergency response mechanisms fully operational.

He directed authorities to make the Islamabad Model Jail functional at the earliest to improve correctional and security infrastructure in the federal capital.

Meanwhile, following the special directions of the IGP, DIG Headquarters Malik Jameel Zafar chaired a separate meeting at Central Police Office along with AIG General and Development Inayat Ali Shah and other staff.

He reviewed administrative affairs, office performance, development projects, and measures to enhance institutional capacity and efficiency.

The DIG Zafar directed officers to improve office discipline, digitize file work and reporting systems, ensure timely completion of development projects, and strengthen professional training of personnel.

Later, DIG Zafar held an orderly room at the Central Police Office to address departmental and personal issues of police officers.

He said immediate orders were issued on the spot for resolution of several issues, while directions were given to concerned officers for early resolution of remaining matters.

 Zafar said multiple welfare initiatives had been introduced for police personnel, including better housing, improved medical facilities, enhanced educational standards for their children, and welfare packages.

He assured officers that his office remained open to address their concerns, adding that the purpose of the orderly room was to resolve issues on priority and boost the morale of the force.