IGP says police to get modern technology

PESHAWAR: Inspector General of Police Salah-ud-din Khan has said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police officers would be linked with the general public through the latest modern technology very soon.

He stated this while addressing a police darbar at the Swat Police lines on Thursday which was largely attended by officers and jawans of different units and wings of Malakand Region Police. Deputy Inspector General of police for Malakand, DPOs of Swat, Buner, Lower Dir, Upper Dir and Chitral were also present.

The police chief informed the participants that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police was equipped with modern training and new technology, adding more attention would be given to acquire technology in the coming days and its due use.

The IGP termed the police Act 2017 a milestone in the history of police, saying the basic theme of the act was to make police system more judicious and transparent. The IGP awarded police officers and jawans who performed well against miscreants and outlaws. He met the members of Dispute Resolution Councils Swat and appreciated their services for the resolution of petty disputes. The IGP said that these councils would be further strengthened in the province keeping in view the trust of the people.