SWAT: Regional Police Officer (RPO) Malakand Region Zahid Nawaz Marwat has said there will be no compromise on maintaining law and order in Swat and other districts of Malakand Division, while operations against terrorists and criminal elements will continue without interruption.
Speaking to the media during a Meet the Press event at Swat Press Club, the RPO said indiscriminate operations against terrorists would continue and there would be no room for anyone attempting to take the law into their own hands or disrupt peace.
He said police were also conducting a vigorous crackdown against criminal elements and drug dealers, using all available resources to maintain peace and security across the region.
Additional Deputy Inspector General (ADIG) Naeem Hussain and Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Kaleem Ullah Khan were also present at the event.
Action Against Illegal Rickshaws, Vehicles and Bus Stands
RPO Zahid Nawaz Marwat said effective measures were being taken to improve the traffic system in Mingora, eliminate illegal bus stands and take action against illegal rickshaws and other vehicles operating in violation of traffic laws.
He said enforcement would be intensified and no concessions would be given to violators.
The RPO added that parking facilities would be made mandatory in commercial plazas being constructed in Mingora. Plaza owners had already been informed of the requirement, while notices would be issued to those who fail to comply.
The measure is aimed at ensuring adequate parking facilities and preventing traffic congestion and obstruction for commuters.
He said action would also be taken against illegal bus stands, while legal proceedings against illegal rickshaws and other vehicles violating prescribed regulations were already underway.
Improving the traffic system, he added, remains one of the police department’s priorities, with practical measures being implemented to facilitate public movement.
Crackdown on Crime and Drugs
The RPO said a crackdown had been launched against criminal elements and drug dealers and that police were utilizing all available resources to maintain peace and security.
He said meetings were also being held with local elders and representatives of various organizations to bridge the gap between police and the public, strengthen mutual trust and encourage community participation in maintaining law and order.
Zahid Nawaz Marwat emphasized that effective communication between police and citizens was essential to achieving lasting peace through joint efforts.
Steps to Improve Public Interaction With Police
The RPO said police were committed to serving and protecting the public and that steps would be taken to ensure courteous treatment of citizens at police stations.
Special desks would also be established to address public complaints promptly, allowing visitors to register complaints and obtain legal assistance without unnecessary difficulties.
He reiterated that all legal measures would continue to uphold the rule of law, combat crime, improve traffic management and restore public confidence in the police.