‘Friendly policing to be ensured’

Islamabad : Effective poling measures are being adopted by Islamabad Police to resolve public issues, curb crime and bridge the gap between police and public.

This was stated by SP (Rural) Malik Naeem Iqbal while addressing the people at ‘Khuli Kutchery’ held at in the Shahi Fort, Rawat. This interaction with public was held following directions of IGP Islamabad Muhammad Aamir Zulfiqar Khan and DIG Waqar Ud Din Syed for effective interaction of police with public. DSP Rukhsar Medhi, Station House Officer (SHO) Sihala police station Inspector Asjad Mehmood and Chairman Union Council Rawat Ch Azhar, a large number of people and other police officials were also present on the occasion.

The SP (Rural) said that people should identify the elements in the police or in their surroundings supporting the anti-social activities so that action could be initiated against them. He urged people to cooperate in the registration of new residents of slum areas so that unidentified people could be apprehended. People ensured their cooperation with Police and the Public didn’t make any complaint of inappropriate police behaviour.

He said that police has the responsibility to take care of the people and police officials should be informed in case any personnel demand bribe for or delay registration of cases. He said that policy of free registration of crime has bene adopted by Islamabad police while effective action is underway against land mafia, drug pushers and other anti-social elements.

The SP (Rural Area) said that police succeeded to ensure effective policing in the area through public cooperation. He said that disciplinary action would be taken against those policemen involved in sluggish policing.

He also directed the police officials to ensure interaction with respected people in their respective areas and resolve public grievances through prompt action.