SOP to investigate child abuse cases issued

Islamabad : On the direction of Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court Justice Athar Minallah, the Islamabad Police on Thursday issued Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to investigate the cases of sexual abuse against children.

The SOP has been issued on the directions of Inspector General of Police (Islamabad) Muhammad Aamir Zulfiqar while Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operations) Waqaruddin Syed would supervise the entire investigation process into such cases and prompt action would be ensured against the perpetrators of this shameful act.

IGP Islamabad also took notice about poor investigation in a child abuse case reported in Bhara Kahu Police Station area and directed to suspend investigation officer and conduct inquiry against him on merit. He asked DIG (Operations) Waqaruddin Syed to ensure disciplinary action against all involved in conducting investigation improperly and in a negligent manner.

DIG (Operations) has constituted a special investigation team particularly into this case reported at Bhara Kahu police station and Superintendent of Police (Investigation) Syed Mustafa Tanveer would supervise this team. This team would investigate into this case keeping in view various aspects.

IGP Islamabad also directed to issue show cause notice to Station House Officer (SHO) of Bhara Kahu police station over improper investigation and dissenting notices to SP (City Zone) and Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Bhara Kahu.