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Prime objective of govt is to maintain law & order during elections: Interior Minister

By Shakeel Anjum
January 30, 2024

Islamabad : The prime objective of the government is to maintain law and order during the general election and to protect lives and property of the public, Caretaker Federal Interior Minister Dr. Gohar Ejaz said while addressing the gather during visit of Police Line Headquarters Islamabad on Monday.

Caretaker Federal Minister for Interior Dr Gohar Ejaz can be seen in this image. — Facebook/Ministry of Interior
Caretaker Federal Minister for Interior Dr Gohar Ejaz can be seen in this image. — Facebook/Ministry of Interior

He said that the police stations in Islamabad will be equipped with modern facilities and new technological resources with an aim to ensure effective policing and protect lives and property of citizens. The Minister for Interior laid the foundation stone of the Golra Police Station building with the renovation and embellishment of 13 police stations of the federal capital have also commenced within 30 days, saying that the police stations will be equipped with modern facilities and new technological resources.

This initiative aims to enhance the recognition of Islamabad Capital Police, ensuring the protection of lives, property and the establishment of peace and security.

The minister participated in a ceremony as chief guest, held in connection with the construction of the new building of Golra Police Station in Islamabad. He mentioned that upon assuming the role of Interior Minister, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Chief Commissioner of Islamabad had informed him about the deteriorating conditions of 13 police stations out of 26 in Islamabad, making it impossible for a visit. In response, he directed the Interior Secretary and other officials to expedite the immediate decoration and embellishment of these police stations.

The work on decorating and embellishing these stations will commence from today (Monday), and it is planned to complete this task within a record period of 30 days. The minister emphasized the dedication of police officers and personnel working around the clock in the police stations, acknowledging that the public visits police stations seeking solutions to their issues. He expressed the commitment to further improve the recognition of the police, ensuring the protection of lives, property, and maintaining peace and security.

IGP Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan also addressed the ceremony, acknowledging the limited numbers in the force but highlighting their significant role in maintaining law and order, protecting lives and property, and combating crime.

He thanked the Interior Minister for initiating the decoration and embellishment of police stations, affirming the force's commitment to ensuring safety and providing facilities to the citizens in Islamabad. Earlier, the IGP Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan welcomed Caretaker Interior Minister Dr. Gohar Ijaz and smartly turned out a contingent of police presented guard of honor to him.

Caretaker Minister for Interior Dr. Gohar Ijaz laid the foundation stone for the new building of Golra Police Station during the event, attended by a large number of police officers, including senior officials, and representatives of the traders' associations. Caretaker Interior Minister Dr. Gohar Ejaz has said the government is focused on ensuring law and order as well as protection of people's lives and properties.