ISLAMABAD: Capital police chief Mohammad Sohail Chaudhry conducted a citywide visit and reviewed the overall law and order situation, security arrangements, police field deployment, operational preparedness, response mechanism and deployment of the field force across the federal capital.
Senior police officers accompanied the police chief during the visit and briefed him on the overall security situation in the city, ongoing police operations and field deployment. IGP Chaudhry met police officers and personnel deployed on security duties at different locations and inspected security and policing arrangements on the ground.
In view of the anticipated law and order situation, the IG reviewed the operational preparedness, response mechanism and deployment of the field force. He directed officers to remain fully alert and ensure an effective response to any attempt to disrupt law and order.
The police chief directed that all available resources be utilised effectively to ensure the protection of citizens’ lives and property and maintain a peaceful environment in the federal capital.
He further directed police officers and personnel to perform their duties with responsibility, professionalism and vigilance.
Later, a meeting of senior police officers was held to discuss maintaining law and order across the capital, taking effective action against criminal elements, measures to facilitate citizens and further strengthening publicfriendly policing.
He directed officers to focus on crime prevention, ensure the timely and effective delivery of police services to citizens, and maintain a courteous and professional approach towards the public.
He stated that Islamabad police would continue to utilise all available resources to protect citizens, uphold the rule of law and further strengthen professional policing.
Meanwhile, Deputy Inspector General of Police Operations Ali Waseem held an open court at his office to hear citizens’ complaints, ensure prompt resolution of their issues and direct the concerned officers to take immediate action.
Citizens brought their issues to the notice of the DIG and lodged complaints. After hearing them, he directed the concerned officers to take legal action on the marked applications within the stipulated time and submit reports accordingly. DIG Waseem said the prompt resolution of citizens’ issues strictly on merit was among the top priorities of Islamabad Police.
He said citizens could approach open courts without hesitation or any recommendation and directly present their issues to police officers.