Directive to check crimes against women, children

LAHORE:Capital City Police Officer Bilal Siddique Kamyana presided over a meeting at his office to review progress on cases involving crimes against women and children.

Detailed assessment of ongoing investigation cases regarding women and children along with other professional matters were discussed. On the instructions of the CCPO, a letter of displeasure was issued to the SP (Investigation) Sadar Division due to poor performance.

The CCPO instructed the in-charges of the Special Sexual Offences Investigation Unit (SSIOU) to expedite the resolve of ongoing cases based on merit. He also directed supervisory officers to monitor these cases daily and ensure immediate action on incidents involving women and children.

Bilal Siddique Kamyana reaffirmed the Lahore Police’s commitment to ensuring severe punishment for those involved in violence against women. He encouraged affected women to seek legal assistance by contacting their nearest police station, the Virtual Women Police Station or dialing 15 Police helpline.

The CCPO emphasised that Lahore Police was dedicated to safeguarding the rights of domestic women, working women and the children. SSP (Investigation) Anoosh Masood Chaudhry, divisional SPs (Investigation) and the in-charges of the SSIOU attended the meeting.