Over 5,000 promotions given in police dept in 2024: IG

LAHORE: Inspector General of Police Dr Usman Anwar ensured exemplary initiatives for the police force during the year 2024. In 2024, more than 5,000 departmental promotions were given across the province based on merit and seniority.

A spokesperson for Punjab police shared these details that during 2024, 8 MoUs were signed with educational institutions and hospitals. An amount of Rs28 crore 19 lakh was spent on medical financial assistance for police employees and their families. An amount exceeding Rs78 crore 10 lakh was disbursed for educational scholarships for the children of police employees.

In 2024, 599 police stations across the province were converted into Special Initiative Police Station Protocols, and the process of constructing 39 Smart Police Stations began in different districts of the province. The spokesperson said that the approval for establishing 19 new police posts in the Kacha areas of Rahim Yar Khan and Rajanpur was obtained. Similarly, the construction of 30 border posts in Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Mianwali, and Bhakkar was initiated.

The approval for Hard Area Allowance for personnel performing duties in the Kacha areas was also granted. In the Special Branch Punjab, an Artificial Intelligence Centre was established, and a paperless computerised system was implemented. Additionally, the establishment of a district office for the Special Branch in Murree was completed. The construction of a hostel for female personnel in the Qurban Lines was initiated.

Meanwhile, IG Dr. Usman Anwar Wednesday met with police employees and their families at the Central Police Office and listened to their pleas. The IGP directed the AIG Development to provide relief to Lady Assistant Director of the CPO Shagufta Naz.

He asked the DIG Welfare and Finance to provide relief to the widow of deceased Constable Muhammad Waris. The IGP issued directions to the officers concerned regarding the issues of Inspectors Abdul Ghaffar, Muhammad Aslam, Nadeem Abbas, and Khalid Mahmood and constable Muhammad Shahbaz.

Farewell for CPO Registrar

A farewell ceremony was held on the retirement of Registrar Central Police Office Ghulam Mustafa on Wednesday. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar and senior police officers lauded the services of the Registrar. The Registrar thanked the IGP and all other officers for their encouragement.