Shoaib Dastgir takes charge as new IGP

LAHORE: Shoaib Dastgir assumed the charge of his office as new IGP Punjab Thursday. On arrival at the CPO Lahore, he was received by senior officers. A smartly turned out contingent of police presented guard of honour to him. Talking to media personnel, he said that if someone thought that he would misuse his powers due to power of uniform then he would not be accepted at any cost and system of punishment and reward would be made better by ensuring professionalism and observation of merit in the department. Negligent and careless officers who misuse power should be held accountable strictly, he added.

He said that the modern projects and other good trends set by the former officers would be continued. He said the concept of State of Madina could not be met within one or two days and basically it was the concept of a welfare state where equal implementation of law and protection to the citizens with justice would be imparted and Punjab Police would adopt this guide line for its line of action. After this, IG Punjab held first meeting with officers of Central Police Office and issued important directions regarding fulfillment of professional tasks.