Day: March 7, 2022

Islamabad, March 07, 2022 (PPI-OT):In line with the vision of the Inspector General Police (IGP) Islamabad Muhammad Ahsan Younas, strict accountability is underway in police department, a police spokesman said. According to the details, IGP Islamabad Ahsan Younas during the ‘khuli katcheries’ held in the last one week sent 09 complaints made by citizens against the police to the Internal Accountability Unit for inquiry.

The Accountability Unit conducted a detailed merit-based inquiry into all the complaints, two of which were found to be factual, in which a Constable posted at eagle squad was suspended for not paying rent amount and utility bills and further departmental action was initiated.

In the second complaint, departmental action was taken against the constable posted at Golra police station for misusing his office and threatening the complainant. While, 07 complaints were found to be incorrect. The IGP Islamabad Muhammad Ahsan Younas that Islamabad police will leave no stone unturned to resolve the public complaints on priority and inculcate friendly police ecology through enhanced cooperation with people.

Islamabad police chief said that officials of Islamabad police are performing duties with the commitment to ensure protection to the lives and property of the citizens. He said policemen have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty and protected the future of the generation.

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Lahore, March 07, 2022 (PPI-OT):Inspector General of Police Punjab Rao Sardar Ali Khan has taken notice of the incident in which two persons including a woman were killed in a firing incident in Gujarat and sought a report of the incident from RPO Gujranwala.

IG Punjab has directed that the accused should be arrested as soon as possible and strict legal action should be taken against him. IG Punjab directed DPO Gujarat to keep in close touch with the affected families and ensure that justice is provided to the bereaved families on priority basis.

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Punjab Police
Punjab Police Computer Bureau,
5th Floor, Central Police Office (CPO),
Punjab, Lahore
Tel: +92-42-99213019, +92-42-99213013
Fax: +92-42-99213012
Email: sapcb@punjabpolice.gov.pk
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Lahore, March 07, 2022 (PPI-OT):IG Punjab Inspector General Police Punjab Rao Sardar Ali Khan has issued orders to have security high-alerts across the province. IG Punjab has directed all the RPOs and DPOs of the province to enhance security of sensitive places and especially security plan of minority worship places, public places and religious spots should be reviewed.

Rao Sardar Ali Khan said search, sweep and intelligence-based operations should be intensified while the check-in process should be made effective on entrances and exits of districts and provinces routes. IG Punjab said that patrolling time of other petrol forces including Dolphin, Peru should be increased and the checking process should be made more efficient.

IG Punjab said that security arrangements of Pak Australia cricket series should be improved further and supervisory officers should monitor security arrangements and traffic management by going into the field. Rao Sardar Ali Khan said that more than 4500 security personnel are available at the Rawalpindi for the Pak Australia Cricket Series, security teams are taking steps for players as well as cricket fans. Rao Sardar Ali Khan said that police, special branches, CTDs and sensitive institutions are working together and no effort will be spared to protect the people’s wealth and goods.

For more information, contact:
Punjab Police
Punjab Police Computer Bureau,
5th Floor, Central Police Office (CPO),
Punjab, Lahore
Tel: +92-42-99213019, +92-42-99213013
Fax: +92-42-99213012
Email: sapcb@punjabpolice.gov.pk
Website: www.punjabpolice.gov.pk

Lahore, March 07, 2022 (PPI-OT):Punjab Inspector General of Police Rao Sardar Ali Khan has taken notice of the incident in which two persons were killed in a firing incident at Rajanpur and has sought a report of the incident from RPO DG Khan. IG Punjab directed that strict legal action be taken against the culprits immediately. Rao Sardar Ali Khan said that DPO Rajanpur should keep close contact with the affected families and ensure justice to the families of the victims on priority basis.

For more information, contact:
Punjab Police
Punjab Police Computer Bureau,
5th Floor, Central Police Office (CPO),
Punjab, Lahore
Tel: +92-42-99213019, +92-42-99213013
Fax: +92-42-99213012
Email: sapcb@punjabpolice.gov.pk
Website: www.punjabpolice.gov.pk

Lahore, March 07, 2022 (PPI-OT):On the direction of Inspector General of Police Punjab Rao Sardar Ali Khan, Punjab Police has decided to request the Punjab government to increase the stricter rules and punishments for kite flying and to protect the precious lives of the citizens.

Spokesperson Punjab Police said that the Punjab Police is once again sending a letter to the Punjab government in which various suggestions have been made to increase the severity and penalties in kite flying laws.

Spokesperson Punjab Police said that the letter was proposing imprisonment for one to five years for making metallic strings and kites while a fine of Rs 500,000 to Rs 2 million or both. Similarly, the sale of metallic strings and kites is punishable by imprisonment for one to five years and a fine of Rs two lacs to Rs 05 lacs.

It is recommended to pay a fine or both. The Punjab Police spokesperson further said that a proposal is being made to mobilize the FIA Cyber Crime Wing against those who sell kite flying equipment on social media or online, according to which selling kite flying equipment through Facebook, WhatsApp or other platforms.

The Punjab Police spokesperson further said that the process of guaranteeing the violators involved in violation of kite flying laws would be further tightened while assistance of Federal Board of Revenue and Ministry of Commerce would be sought for ban on import of equipment required for manufacture of metallic strings.

The spokesman of Punjab Police further said that strictness in laws and increase in punishments for protection of human lives from kite flying is an important need of the hour as people who fly kites easily get exemptions due to minor punishments.

The Punjab Police spokesperson further said that in order to control kite flying, the police as well as the district administration, civil society and other concerned circles would be mobilized so that this dangerous game could be stopped as much as possible.

The Punjab Police spokesperson further said that police teams are conducting regular operations in all the districts of the province to eradicate kite flying and action is being taken against all violators who manufacture, buy and sell kites and metal strings under zero tolerance. Increasing penalties and fines will further narrow the circle of lawbreakers.

For more information, contact:
Punjab Police
Punjab Police Computer Bureau,
5th Floor, Central Police Office (CPO),
Punjab, Lahore
Tel: +92-42-99213019, +92-42-99213013
Fax: +92-42-99213012
Email: sapcb@punjabpolice.gov.pk
Website: www.punjabpolice.gov.pk

Lahore, March 07, 2022 (PPI-OT):Punjab Inspector General of Police Rao Sardar Ali has said that departmental promotion based on merit and seniority is the basic right of every police officer and official for which preferential steps will be taken. IG Punjab directed the RPOs, CPOs and DPOs to hold regular Promotion Boards meetings for the departmental promotion of subordinate staff in their districts and to immediately promote the qualified officers and Officials keeping in view their merit and seniority.

He expressed these views while presiding over a meeting of the Departmental Promotion Board at the Central Police Office here today. The meeting reviewed the departmental promotion of officers from DSP to SP level and cases of departmental promotions of DSPs serving in different districts came under consideration.

Officers on the Promotion Board panel reviewed the professional record of DSPs and made recommendations for decision making. The meeting was attended by officers of Home Department, Services Department and other officers including Additional IG Establishment, Additional IG Special Branch, DIG Establishment and DIG Headquarters.

For more information, contact:
Punjab Police
Punjab Police Computer Bureau,
5th Floor, Central Police Office (CPO),
Punjab, Lahore
Tel: +92-42-99213019, +92-42-99213013
Fax: +92-42-99213012
Email: sapcb@punjabpolice.gov.pk
Website: www.punjabpolice.gov.pk

Lahore, March 07, 2022 (PPI-OT):Inspector General of Police Punjab Rao Sardar Ali Khan has praised the performance of Lahore police officers and personnel on the excellent security arrangements of PSL. IG Punjab appreciated the efforts of CCPO Lahore Fayyaz Ahmed Dev, DIG Operations Lahore Dr. Abid Khan for the best security arrangements.

CTO Lahore Muntazer Mehdi was also praised by IG Punjab for traffic management. IGP said that my goodwill and applause should be extended to the officers as well as all the personnel up to the constable level who have enhanced the prestige of the department by their diligence and hard work.

IG Punjab organized a ceremony in honour of supervisory officers of Lahore Police at the Police Club in which the officers on duty of PSL were awarded certificates of appreciation. Addressing the officers, IG Punjab said that Lahore Police has proved once again that it is capable of successfully facing any challenge by ensuring excellent security arrangements for PSL.

Rao Sardar Ali Khan said that this excellent performance of Punjab Police has been appreciated in other departments and government circles as well. IG Punjab directed the officers to work harder than before and change the image of police among the people with best performance.

Rao Sardar Ali Khan directed that all possible relief should be provided to the people through prompt registration of cases, best investigation and positive attitude and officers should always keep the doors of their offices open for the citizens. He expressed these views while addressing the supervisory officers of Lahore Police at the Police Club.

SSP operations captain retired Mustansir Feroz, SSP Admin Atif Nazeer, SPs Muhammad Waqar Azeem, Akhlaqullah, Mohammad Rashid, Dr. Asad Ejaz Malhi, Mohammad Issa Khan, Raza Safdar Kazmi, Rizwan Tariq, Hamza Amanullah, Hassan Javed Bhatti, Dr. Mohammad Raza Tanveer, Amara Shirazi, Zohaib Nasrullah Ranjha and Mohammad Imran were given commendation certificates.

IG Punjab said that the process of encouraging the officers and personnel who have shown excellent performance will continue in the future as well. CCPO Lahore Fayyaz Ahmad Dev thanked IG Punjab Rao Sardar Ali Khan for arranging such a prestigious ceremony. He said that Lahore Police would not spare any effort in the protection and service of life and property of the people as per the vision and instructions of IG Punjab.

The ceremony was hosted by DIG Welfare Abdul Ghaffar Qaiserani while Additional IG Special Branch BA Nasir, Additional IG Training Zulfiqar Hameed, Additional IG Logistics Ghulam Mehmood Dogar and DIG Operations Lahore Dr Abid Khan including other senior officers were also present on the occasion.

For more information, contact:
Punjab Police
Punjab Police Computer Bureau,
5th Floor, Central Police Office (CPO),
Punjab, Lahore
Tel: +92-42-99213019, +92-42-99213013
Fax: +92-42-99213012
Email: sapcb@punjabpolice.gov.pk
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Islamabad, March 07, 2022 (PPI-OT):For the first time in three years, the U.S. and Pakistan Air Forces held a joint exercise, Falcon Talon 2022, at a Pakistan Operational Air Force Base from February 26-March 4 to further U.S. and Pakistani security cooperation objectives in the region.

Charge d’affaires Angela P. Aggeler and visiting Director of Exercises and Engagements at U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Major General Steven deMilliano participated in a closing ceremony of the joint exercise between the United States and Pakistan Air Forces on March 4.

Charge Aggeler congratulated and thanked the Pakistan Air Force for hosting this important exercise. “It is a real pleasure to welcome so many members of the U.S. Air Force to Pakistan and to see F-16 aircraft operated by both Pakistan and the United States airmen, flying and training side by side,” said Charge Aggeler, who observed part of the final exercise and greeted U.S. and Pakistan airmen and women as well as technical staff of both Air Forces.

The Charge emphasized that “through exercises like Falcon Talon 2022, we are sustaining a partnership that helps build regional peace, security, and stability with a shared understanding of threats and means to mitigate them.”

This exercise event was the fourth of its kind, with previous iterations held in 2019, 2011, and 2009. Last week’s training included flying operations, a large-force exercise, and training focused on partner nation integration across multiple capabilities including maintenance, security forces, and other support.

“Falcon Talon 2022 comes at a key moment as the United States and Pakistan mark the 75th anniversary of our bilateral relations this year,” noted Charge Aggeler. The exercise also coincided with 70 years of partnership between U.S. Air Force and Pakistan’s Air Force and aims to strengthen real-world operational efforts against security threats in the region.

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