RAWALPINDI, Jul 05 (APP):A farewell ceremony was held at Police Lines Headquarters in honor of outgoing City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalid Mehmood Hamdani. The ceremony was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police (Operations), Senior Superintendent of Police (Investigation), Chief Traffic Officer, divisional SPs, SPs, SDPOs, SHOs, branch heads of the CPO office, and other senior officers. Upon arrival at Police Lines Headquarters, CPO Syed Khalid Mehmood Hamdani received a …
Farewell ceremony held in honor of CPO Syed Khalid Mehmood Hamdani
RAWALPINDI, Jul 05 (APP):A farewell ceremony was held at Police Lines Headquarters in honor of outgoing City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalid Mehmood Hamdani.
The ceremony was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police (Operations), Senior Superintendent of Police (Investigation), Chief Traffic Officer, divisional SPs, SPs, SDPOs, SHOs, branch heads of the CPO office, and other senior officers.
Upon arrival at Police Lines Headquarters, CPO Syed Khalid Mehmood Hamdani received a warm welcome. The ceremony began with the recitation of the Holy Quran at Constable Altaf Hussain Shaheed Mess.
Speaking on the occasion, police officers paid tribute to CPO Hamdani, acknowledging his exemplary leadership, bravery, and strong decision-making skills during his tenure.
CPO Syed Khalid Mehmood Hamdani, in his address, said that Rawalpindi Police had always remained like a family to him and would continue to hold a special place in his heart.
“We collectively faced major challenges with courage and determination,” he said, adding that Rawalpindi Police had consistently made him proud in both crime control and law and order duties.
He stated that, by the grace of Allah Almighty, the crime rate in Rawalpindi had reached its lowest level in history, crediting the hard work and dedication of every officer and constable of the force.
He further said that more than 700 drug traffickers were currently undergoing sentences ranging from five to twenty years in prison due to effective policing.
CPO Hamdani described Rawalpindi Police as a force of capable officers and investigators who had always lived up to expectations.
He also praised the force for its professional handling of cricket matches, major events, and other law and order responsibilities.
Highlighting key achievements of his tenure, he said the establishment of Police Martyrs’ Welfare Filling Stations was among the most significant initiatives, adding that the income generated from these stations would continue to support the families of martyrs and deserving retired personnel.
He expressed gratitude to Rawalpindi Police, citizens, peace committees, trader associations, media, and civil society for their cooperation in achieving various successes during his tenure.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, officers of Rawalpindi Police presented commemorative shields, flowers, and gifts to CPO Syed Khalid Mehmood Hamdani.
