Regional Police Officer (RPO) Malakand Division Zahid Nawaz Marwat has directed police officials to take indiscriminate action against criminal and anti-social elements, improve law and order and ensure the prompt resolution of public complaints.
He said protecting the lives and property of citizens, maintaining peace and order and ensuring the supremacy of law were the police force’s top priorities. He also stressed that negligence or carelessness in the performance of duties would not be tolerated.
The RPO issued these directives while addressing a high-level meeting of police officers during his visit to Shangla.
He instructed officers to utilise all available resources to improve the district’s law and order situation and protect citizens. He called for effective action against criminals, miscreants and individuals involved in anti-social activities, while directing authorities to strengthen security at sensitive locations, important installations and highways.
Zahid Nawaz Marwat stressed that police personnel should adopt a polite, respectful and professional attitude towards visitors at police stations and offices. He directed that public complaints be addressed promptly and strictly on merit.
He said the fundamental responsibility of the police was to protect citizens, uphold the law and strengthen public confidence in the police force. He urged all officers to perform their professional duties with dedication, honesty and commitment.
Emphasising the welfare of police officers and personnel, the RPO also directed officials to take practical steps to resolve their problems and provide them with better facilities.
The meeting was attended by DPO Shangla Ikramullah, SSP Investigation, SP Headquarters, SDPOs, station house officers (SHOs) and other police officials.
Participants reviewed the overall law and order situation in the district, crime prevention measures, police performance, public complaint redressal and matters relating to the welfare of police personnel.
Earlier, upon arriving in Shangla, the RPO participated in a plantation campaign by planting a sapling at Police Post Shangla Top.
He later visited Police Headquarters Alpurai and inspected ongoing construction and development projects. DPO Ikramullah briefed him on the progress of the projects, construction quality and other administrative matters.
The RPO expressed satisfaction with the progress and appreciated the efforts of the DPO and his team.
During the visit, he also inspected the Police Facilitation Centre Shangla and reviewed the facilities available to citizens and the delivery of public services.
He directed the centre’s staff to provide timely and quality services and avoid unnecessary delays in resolving visitors’ problems.