IGP announces crackdown on criminals, tight security for Milad

Islamabad:Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi has announced a comprehensive crackdown on criminals in Islamabad following a late-night meeting with Sub-Divisional Police Officers (SDPOs) and Station House Officers (SHOs).

The meeting, held to review departmental performance, resulted in a series of new directives aimed at enhancing citizens’ safety and security. The IGP said that foolproof security for Milad programs is mandatory. Officers have been instructed to hold meetings with event organisers to ensure that all security measures are in place. The IGP urged all officers to perform their duties with a ‘spirit of public service’.

A complete ban has been implemented on unregistered motorcycles and those without number plates -- a measure aimed at curbing their use in criminal activities. In addition, Rizvi issued a stern warning against the use and display of illegal weapons, stating that such acts will not be tolerated. He also ordered strict action against all forms of aerial firings.

The police will also intensify its efforts in the ‘Nasha Ab Nahi’ (No to Drugs) campaign, with a focus on strengthening operations against drug-related offenses. Officers have been tasked with the immediate arrest of proclaimed offenders, court absconders, and habitual criminals. To modernize crime-fighting strategies, it has been ordered that criminal gangs be identified and apprehended using the Hunch Lab and Sky software -- part of the Safe City project.

The performance of SHOs will now be measured by their response time to emergency calls, and night patrolling has been made more effective across the city. Rizvi emphasized the importance of community policing, mandating that officers hold open courts to address public grievances. He stressed that all complaints received through the Pukar-15, IG Complaint Cell 1715, and Women's Helpline 1815 must be handled promptly, adding that all service centers must be providing citizens with effective access to police facilities by implementing the Special Initiatives Police Station protocols.

To ensure operational efficiency, police stations will now use modern software for patrolling and managing crime records. A new Dolphin patrolling plan is being prepared, which will be personally reviewed by the IGP on a weekly basis to ensure its effectiveness.